라이카 루머스(LeicaRumors.com)에 따르면, 라이카 Q3 43 모노크롬(Leica Q3 43 Monochrom) 카메라가 2026년 12월 초에 발표될 것이라는 루머가 돌고 있습니다. 이는 지난 2026년 2월에 진행된 설문조사에서 예상했던 내용과 일치하는 것으로, 당시 설문 결과가 맞아떨어진 셈입니다.
라이카 Q 시리즈 베스트셀러, 모노크롬 버전 추가 가능성
라이카 Q 시리즈는 현재 라이카에서 가장 많이 판매되는 카메라 라인업으로 꼽힙니다. 라이카 Q3는 28mm 고정 렌즈를 탑재한 기본 모델과 43mm 고정 렌즈를 탑재한 Q3 43 두 가지 버전으로 출시되어 있는데, 이번에 루머로 돌고 있는 모델은 43mm 렌즈 버전에 모노크롬 전용 센서를 탑재한 변형 모델인 것으로 보입니다. 이미 라이카는 기본 Q3 모델의 모노크롬 버전(Leica Q3 Monochrom)을 공식 출시한 바 있어, Q3 43 역시 같은 방식으로 모노크롬 전용 버전이 추가되는 것은 자연스러운 라인업 확장으로 해석됩니다.
라이카 루머스는 Q 시리즈가 라이카에서 가장 잘 팔리는 카메라인 만큼 새로운 Q3 43M의 등장은 충분히 타당하다고 전하며, 추가 소식이 나오는 대로 업데이트하겠다고 밝혔습니다.
다만 이번 소식은 아직 라이카의 공식 발표가 아닌 루머 단계이므로, 정확한 발표 시점이나 세부 사양은 확정되지 않았습니다. 추가 정보가 공개되면 이어서 전해드리겠습니다.
Summilux 28 f/1.7 ASPH. prime lens with macro mode
8K video
Precision hybrid autofocusing
Tilting touch display
Leica FOTOS App support
5.76 megapixel OLED viewfinder
Content Credentials
IP52-rated protection
New accessories
Package includes: BP-SCL 6 Battery, USB-C cable, lens hood, lens cap, hot shoe cover, carrying strap, and a booklet
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The second monochrome generation of the Leica Q family featuring a dedicated black-and-white sensor
A century ago, the Leica I defied convention and transformed the field of photography by becoming the first mass-produced 35mm camera. This pioneering spirit endures in Leica’s monochrome cameras, defined by an unwavering commitment to pure black-and-white photography and the bold choice to deliberately renounce colour. The same is as true now as it was back then – these cameras embody a mindset of stepping beyond the familiar to explore new visual frontiers. With the arrival of the Leica Q3 Monochrom, a new chapter unfolds in the evolution of compact mirrorless full-frame cameras – dedicated wholly to the art of composing with light and shadow.
As the second monochrome generation in the Q family, the Leica Q3 Monochrom distils photography to its purest form, capturing only brightness data with its dedicated black-and-white sensor. Its 60 MP monochrome sensor with Triple Resolution Technology delivers remarkable sharpness, impressive dynamic range and exceptional tonal depth – no colour filters and no compromising on detail. It captures images at resolutions of 60, 36 and 18 MP across an ISO range from 100 to 200,000, and records video with up to 8K resolution. Alongside the fast Leica Summilux 28 f/1.7 ASPH. with its wide angle and fixed focal length, it delivers low-noise images rich in nuance and texture – consistently, and even in challenging lighting conditions.
The design of the Leica Q3 Monochrom stays faithful to the contemporary Q family while embracing the unmistakable monochrome aesthetic. Made in Germany, it exemplifies functional beauty in its design and superb craftsmanship in the tactile quality of its finest materials. The all-metal body and lens hood are finished in black, with engravings – such as the “Monochrom” lettering on the top plate – rendered in understated black or grey, while the leatherette covering features a refined, stylish finish. Finally, the intentional absence of the red Leica logo accentuates the camera’s minimalist design.
The high-resolution 5.76 megapixel OLED viewfinder, rapid and precise hybrid autofocus, and tilting touch display highlight the Leica Q3’s impressive performance capabilities. The Q3 Monochrom offers maximum creative freedom to dedicated black-and-white photographers and filmmakers by allowing them to effortlessly switch to macro mode at a close focus distance of 17 cm and choose between automatic or manual control. With its IP52 rating, this durable camera is safeguarded against dust and splashes of water.
With digital zoom ranging from 28 to 90 mm and a whole host of video features, the Leica Q3 Monochrom provides extensive possibilities for capturing black-and-white imagery in exceptional quality throughout everyday creative practice. Thanks to reliable, user-friendly connectivity with the Leica FOTOS App via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C and Micro HDMI, content can be securely integrated into mobile workflows with exceptionally fast transfer speeds.
The Leica Q3 Monochrom features a well-organised, intuitive user interface with a distinct separation between photo and video functions. Each follows its own colour scheme and, combined with the carefully designed icons and menu navigation, allows for especially intuitive operation. Leica will introduce this new operating concept for Q-Cameras to both the Leica Q3 and the Leica Q3 43 through a firmware update at the end of the year.
The Leica Q3 Monochrom also plays a pioneering role within the Q family through its innovative use of Content Credentials technology. It is the first Q-Camera to offer images with a digital signature compliant with the Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI), ensuring tamper-proof verification of their origin and any subsequent modifications.
Optional accessories broaden the creative possibilities and enable personalisation of the Leica Q3 Monochrom. The new monochrome camera is compatible with accessories designed for the Leica Q3, further enhancing its functionality. Alongside the Q3 Monochrom, Leica is also launching a handgrip with wireless charging and a coordinated leatherette covering, a red filter, and a selection of carrying straps.
The Leica Q3 Monochrom will be available worldwide from 20 November 2025 at Leica Stores, in the Leica Online Store and from authorised dealers. The recommended retail price is EUR 6,750 including VAT.
