According to LeicaRumors, the Leica Q3 Monochrom (28mm lens) is set to launch in the US this Thursday, November 20th 2025, with new accessories expected to drop alongside it.
Price is $7,790
It uses a 60 MP monochrome sensor with Triple Resolution Technology, so 60, 36, and 18 MP options
Built in Summilux 28 f/1.7 ASPH with macro mode
8K video
Maestro IV image processor
Precision hybrid autofocus
Tilting touch screen
Works with the Leica FOTOS app
5.76 MP OLED EVF
Content Credentials support
IP52 rated protection
New accessories available
In the box you get the BP SCL 6 battery, a USB C cable, a hood, a lens cap, a hot shoe cover, a strap, and the booklet.
Price is $7,790.
It uses a 60 MP monochrome sensor with Triple Resolution Technology, so 60, 36, and 18 MP options.
It has a built in Summilux 28 f/1.7 ASPH with macro mode.
It shoots 8K video.
There is a tilting touch screen.
It works with the Leica FOTOS app.
The EVF is a 5.76 MP OLED.
Content Credentials are included.
There are some new accessories.
pre-ordered this morning.. I so wish it was a 43, but 60MP at least allows for some decent crops. Pricing was choke-worthy for sure.. :/ No info on shipping as of yet.
Price is $7,790
It uses a 60 MP monochrome sensor with Triple Resolution Technology, so 60, 36, and 18 MP options
Built in Summilux 28 f/1.7 ASPH with macro mode
8K video
Maestro IV image processor
Precision hybrid autofocus
Tilting touch screen
Works with the Leica FOTOS app
5.76 MP OLED EVF
Content Credentials support
IP52 rated protection
New accessories available
In the box you get the BP SCL 6 battery, a USB C cable, a hood, a lens cap, a hot shoe cover, a strap, and the booklet.
Fred Miranda wrote:
Almost 90% increase since the original Q.
The original Q was released in 2015 - at the time Leica Camera still made more entry-level focused cheaper camera gear like the M-E camera series and the Summarit-M lens plus the more affordable CL camera line. This all changed around 2020 when Leica stopped the more affordable lines and focused only on luxury brand attributes. Since then price hikes for new Leica gear are seen commonly and are kind of expected - unfortunately for regular consumers.
retrofocus wrote:
The original Q was released in 2015 - at the time Leica Camera still made more entry-level focused cheaper camera gear like the M-E camera series and the Summarit-M lens plus the more affordable CL camera line. This all changed around 2020 when Leica stopped the more affordable lines and focused only on luxury brand attributes. Since then price hikes for new Leica gear are seen commonly and are kind of expected - unfortunately for regular consumers.
Yes, Leica wants to be seen as high end (and obviously high margin) and products like the Summarit lenses and the CL/TL2 cameras did not fit that image... so sad...
SlowDriver wrote:
Yes, Leica wants to be seen as high end (and obviously high margin) and products like the Summarit lenses and the CL/TL2 cameras did not fit that image... so sad...
Nevertheless we need to admit that currently regarding their profits this strategy works. How it works in the longer run by cutting off a more regular consumer base from brand new products remains to be seen. Not the first time that just looking in one direction forced companies to change later. In Leica's case, they will IMO sooner or later merge with Zeiss (who itself also has its homemade problems).
because they can.....I wonder when the first newly released Leica camera cracks the $10K mark! Soon!