I’m in the very privileged position of testing the best cameras, from compacts to medium format bodies and everything in between. More than a year of testing these cameras has proven one thing to me: the Leica hype is real, and these cameras are in a league of their own. And the camera that proved that? The Leica Q3 43, which I tested for a week — I had tears in my eyes when I returning the loan unit.
The Q3 43 is an exceptional compact camera. It’s tactile to handle and intuitive to use, and it’s very easy to travel with, barely taking up space in your backpack. Fitted with a 43mm lens whose field of view resembles human vision, and a 60.3MP CMOS sensor, the camera takes stunning images packed with plenty of detail and beautiful colors. The autofocus performs well for stills while the Maestro IV processor captures a wide dynamic range. For casual videographers, the Q3 43 offers the ability to shoot 8K/30fps and 4K/60fps footage too.
