Leica Q3 Monochrom

Storytelling Using Light and Shadow

Taking pictures in black and white is a deliberate choice to opt for timeless aesthetics shaped purely by light and shadow. Freed from the distraction of colour, the focus shifts to subject, structure, and mood. With the Leica Q3 Monochrom and its dedicated black-and-white sensor, this fascination can be experienced in its purest and most intense form.

Monochrome Design, Timeless Elegance

The Q3 Monochrom unites the Q series’ contemporary design language with a pared-back black-and-white aesthetic. It is meticulously made in Germany using exquisite craftsmanship and the finest materials.
The matte-black paintwork and subtle engravings in black and grey contribute to the camera’s timeless elegance, as does its refined leatherette covering. Operation is equally straightforward and intuitive. The user interface enables seamless switching between photo and video modes, each featuring its own colour scheme and sophisticated menu navigation.

60 MP Exclusively for Black-and-White Photography

The 60 MP monochrome sensor ensures expressive images characterised by exceptional sharpness, dynamic range, and a sense of depth.

Simple, Clear, and Intuitive

A customisable user interface offers optimal support for your personal photo and video workflow.

Timeless Monochrome Aesthetics

The matt-black finish and elegant engravings emphasise the camera’s minimalist monochrome design.

One Sensor, for Black and White Only

Without shadow there is no light; without light there is no black-and-white photography. Equipped with a dedicated 60 MP monochrome sensor and Triple Resolution Technology, the Q3 Monochrom intentionally forgoes colour filters, resulting in image quality that is distinguished by exceptional richness of detail. Capture images at 60, 36 or 18 MP resolution with outstanding dynamic range and superb noise performance, or record video in up to 8K resolution with remarkable sharpness and clarity. Even in challenging lighting conditions, the mood of the moment can be captured faithfully, without distortion.

The Strengths of the Q3 Family

Technically rooted in the Q3, this sister model likewise impresses with cutting-edge, high-performance, and versatile technology. The precise autofocus, tilting touch display, and high-resolution 5.76 MP OLED viewfinder – paired with its specialised sensor – make the Leica Q3 Monochrom a camera that seamlessly blends timeless design with boundless creative potential. Compact and versatile, dependable and exacting – designed to translate your vision into expressive imagery. Thanks to IP52-rated protection against dust and splashing water, the camera remains reliable even in challenging environmental conditions.

Impressive Lens Speed and Sharpness

The Summilux 28 mm f/1.7 ASPH. the lens with optical image stabilization stands as the fastest lens ever integrated into a compact full-frame camera. It delivers exceptional clarity and brilliance – even in the most demanding lighting conditions – thanks to ISO sensitivity reaching up to 200,000. Its integrated macro mode enables close-ups from just 17 cm, revealing even the subtlest details with striking precision. Whether you’re capturing street scenes, sweeping landscapes, or architectural detail, the Summilux wide-angle lens – paired with digital frame selection from 28 to 90 mm – offers remarkable flexibility for composing creative perspectives.

Perfection Down to the Last Detail

Q3 accessories are also compatible with the Q3 Monochrom. You can opt for a multifunction handgrip with wireless charging and matching leatherette covering for the camera, along with colour filters in red, green, yellow and orange to enhance contrast. What’s more, you can personalise your Q3 Monochrom with stylish accessories, including a round braided carrying strap available in a range of designs.

Mobile Workflow with Content Credentials

The Leica Q3 Monochrom is fast and fully connected. Thanks to seamless integration with the Leica FOTOS App via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, it enables rapid image transfer to your smartphone and supports an effortless mobile workflow. The USB-C connection enables tethered shooting and supports external microphone input: ideal for professional video production workflows. For the first time in the Q camera series, you can embed Content Credentials into your images – a tamper-proof digital signature that verifies the origin and creative history of each file.

Leica Blog Highlights: Leica Q3 Monochrom

Authentic Emotions in Black and White

Photography is not merely a profession for Carlo Carletti. He sees his world through it. Accompany the award-winning wedding photographer through the winding alleys of Siena and the serene dunes of Tuscany and hear his thoughts about photography as an art form and in everyday life.
Whether he’s capturing a couple’s most incredible day or the rhythm of daily life, with his keen sense for light, form and emotions, he brings those quiet, candid moments to life that often remain hidden. Genuine, unfiltered and deeply human.

When Colour Steps Back, It Makes Room for Feelings

The truth is simple: every story is different and as unique as the people who experience it. Black-and-white photography allows Carlo Carletti to capture beauty and emotion that surpasses our expectations. A fleeting glance, an absentminded gesture, a quiet moment: black and white makes the invisible visible.

“I always take pictures in the hope that I will transform the act of observing into a deep and intimate experience, which I will then want to share with the world.”

Carlo Carletti

The True Story Comes Alive in the In-Between Moments

When most people think of a wedding, the big moments like the vows, the kiss and the first dance come to mind. But the quiet moments out of the limelight often carry the most weight. The real story takes place in the in-between moments and only shows itself in small gestures and momentary expressions, which Carlo Carletti captures in black and white.

“The Leica Q is not only for professionals but for all those who see meaningful moments in everyday life.”

Carlo Carletti

“Many a day, I wished I had a camera like the Leica Q3 Monochrom.”

Black-and-white photography slows us down, increasing our awareness of the essentials. For professional photographer Carlo Carletti, no day, no couple and no wedding is the same. Everything tells its own, unique story. He’s not chasing the perfect shot. To him, it’s about remembering how the moment felt long after it has passed.
In his private life, Carletti especially expresses himself through black-and-white landscape photography imbued with tranquillity and strength, where he loses himself, only to find himself, again and again.

Dedicated to Black-and-White Photography

Leica Q3 Monochrom

With its special black-and-white full-frame sensor featuring Triple Resolution Technology and its fast wide-angle fixed focal length, the Leica Q3 Monochrom offers you direct access to this timeless, authentic and beautifully pure visual language. It enables you to enjoy the fascination of black and white anew every day.