Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Written Review & Sample Images kenrockwell.com/leica/q3.htm
Pro Tips & Secrets kenrockwell.com/leica/q3-users-guide.htm
I got mine at bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1768277-REG/leica_19080_q3_digital_camera.html?BI=287&KBID=1037
I'd also get it at crutchfield.com/i-rKRWc000/Product/Item/Default.aspx?i=91019080
or amzn.to/3ScxqiK
or https://prf.hn/click/camref:1011l5pgBc/destination:https://www.adorama.com/LCQ3.html
or get it used at ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=LEICA%20Q3%20-(43,manual,grip,hood,cap,case,filter,part,parts,for,repair,strap,nikon,adapter,charger,battery)&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5336071501&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1
or used at keh.com/shop/28314738.html?utm_source=kenrockwell&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=kenrockwell
LEICA 14312 Strap kenrockwell.com/tech/straps.htm#leica
get it at ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=LEICA%2014312&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5336071501&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1
How to Win at eBay kenrockwell.com/tech/ebay/index.htm
Radiant Photo Software kenrockwell.com/tech/athentech/perfectly-clear.htm
Skylum Luminar Neo Software kenrockwell.com/tech/skylum/luminar-neo.htm
When you click on the links above to various merchants and make a purchase, this can result in me earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
I get all my gear at kenrockwell.com/links.htm#stores
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How to Take Great Pictures kenrockwell.com/tech.htm
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Shot 24 June 2026, edited & uploaded 29-30 June 2026, aired
Lit with Norwegian-made Luxli lights at 3500K kenrockwell.com/tech/luxli/index.htm
Left & Right: Luxli Timpani at 67% with Angler soft boxes bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1334362-REG/angler_lcsb_1212_led_collapsing_soft_box.html?BI=287&KBID=1037 & Angler grids bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1334360-REG/angler_lcsb_grid_grid_led_collapsing_soft.html?BI=287&KBID=1037
Top rear: Luxli Cello at 35% bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1560011-REG/luxli_orc_cello_m2_10_rgbaw_led_light.html?BI=287&KBID=1037 with Luxli diffuser bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1375412-REG/luxli_orc_cello_10_dk_diffusion_filter_soft_box.html?BI=287&KBID=1037
Shot with iPhone 17 Pro Max kenrockwell.com/apple/iphone-17-pro-max.htm at about 1× zoom at 1,080/25.
Audio recorded with one Senal SCM-660 microphone Nr517 set to figure-of-eight kenrockwell.com/audio/senal/scm-660.htm
on Auray desk stand kenrockwell.com/audio/auray/tt-6220.htm
with Auray PFNY-6 Pop Screen kenrockwell.com/audio/auray/pfny-6.htm
on my TASCAM DR-100 MK II kenrockwell.com/audio/tascam/dr-100mkii.htm set to manual level control 10 at M gain with 40 Hz HPF at 44.1/16 WAV.
Audio processed in GB with 50Hz HPF Q=0.71 at 48 dB/oct, +6 dB Gain/Mono, no AUDP, MP at +6.0 dB, limit at 0.0, -1.0 dB to file
DR-100_0356 Q3 Review 50Hz HPF mono gain +6 dB (no AUDP) MP +6r0 dB - 6/29/26, 12.17 PM.wav
Rendered at "high quality, better" to file "LEICA Q3 Review by Ken Rockwell.mp4," which was 4.25 GB. It took ~28 minutes to upload.
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Ken Rockwell® is a registered trademark
00:00 Introduction
00:06 Lululemon Sample Image
00:27 L'Occitane Sample Image
01:43 Ice Cream Cone Sample Image
02:05 Guards Red Porsche 911 Sample Image
02:51 BMW Shop Sample Image
03:52 Porsche Treffen Sample Image
04:38 Perspective Control Sample Image
05:50 Liquor Store Sample Image
06:30 Crazy Colors Sample Image
07:20 Trellis Sample Image
08:54 What's Good: Sync Speed & More
10:03 Digital Lens Converter
10:20 Construction Quality
10:57 What's New Since the Q2
11:30 MACRO Mode
11:55 Exposure & MODE Selections
12:42 Autofocus
13:20 More What's New
15:20 Secret Menu System
15:38 What's Bad
18:18 LEICA-Stolz
18:27 Conclusion & Thanks
Written Review & Sample Images kenrockwell.com/leica/q3.htm
Pro Tips & Secrets kenrockwell.com/leica/q3-users-guide.htm
I got mine at bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1768277-REG/leica_19080_q3_digital_camera.html?BI=287&KBID=1037
I'd also get it at crutchfield.com/i-rKRWc000/Product/Item/Default.aspx?i=91019080
or amzn.to/3ScxqiK
or https://prf.hn/click/camref:1011l5pgBc/destination:https://www.adorama.com/LCQ3.html
or get it used at ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=LEICA%20Q3%20-(43,manual,grip,hood,cap,case,filter,part,parts,for,repair,strap,nikon,adapter,charger,battery)&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5336071501&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1
or used at keh.com/shop/28314738.html?utm_source=kenrockwell&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=kenrockwell
LEICA 14312 Strap kenrockwell.com/tech/straps.htm#leica
get it at ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=LEICA%2014312&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5336071501&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1
How to Win at eBay kenrockwell.com/tech/ebay/index.htm
Radiant Photo Software kenrockwell.com/tech/athentech/perfectly-clear.htm
Skylum Luminar Neo Software kenrockwell.com/tech/skylum/luminar-neo.htm
When you click on the links above to various merchants and make a purchase, this can result in me earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
I get all my gear at kenrockwell.com/links.htm#stores
Reviews of Everything kenrockwell.com/tech/reviews.htm
How to Take Great Pictures kenrockwell.com/tech.htm
FART First for Fantastic Fotos kenrockwell.com/tech/fart.htm
Contribute at paypal.me/kenrockwell
Shot 24 June 2026, edited & uploaded 29-30 June 2026, aired
Lit with Norwegian-made Luxli lights at 3500K kenrockwell.com/tech/luxli/index.htm
Left & Right: Luxli Timpani at 67% with Angler soft boxes bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1334362-REG/angler_lcsb_1212_led_collapsing_soft_box.html?BI=287&KBID=1037 & Angler grids bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1334360-REG/angler_lcsb_grid_grid_led_collapsing_soft.html?BI=287&KBID=1037
Top rear: Luxli Cello at 35% bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1560011-REG/luxli_orc_cello_m2_10_rgbaw_led_light.html?BI=287&KBID=1037 with Luxli diffuser bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1375412-REG/luxli_orc_cello_10_dk_diffusion_filter_soft_box.html?BI=287&KBID=1037
Shot with iPhone 17 Pro Max kenrockwell.com/apple/iphone-17-pro-max.htm at about 1× zoom at 1,080/25.
Audio recorded with one Senal SCM-660 microphone Nr517 set to figure-of-eight kenrockwell.com/audio/senal/scm-660.htm
on Auray desk stand kenrockwell.com/audio/auray/tt-6220.htm
with Auray PFNY-6 Pop Screen kenrockwell.com/audio/auray/pfny-6.htm
on my TASCAM DR-100 MK II kenrockwell.com/audio/tascam/dr-100mkii.htm set to manual level control 10 at M gain with 40 Hz HPF at 44.1/16 WAV.
Audio processed in GB with 50Hz HPF Q=0.71 at 48 dB/oct, +6 dB Gain/Mono, no AUDP, MP at +6.0 dB, limit at 0.0, -1.0 dB to file
DR-100_0356 Q3 Review 50Hz HPF mono gain +6 dB (no AUDP) MP +6r0 dB - 6/29/26, 12.17 PM.wav
Rendered at "high quality, better" to file "LEICA Q3 Review by Ken Rockwell.mp4," which was 4.25 GB. It took ~28 minutes to upload.
©KenRockwell.com. All rights reserved.
Ken Rockwell® is a registered trademark
00:00 Introduction
00:06 Lululemon Sample Image
00:27 L'Occitane Sample Image
01:43 Ice Cream Cone Sample Image
02:05 Guards Red Porsche 911 Sample Image
02:51 BMW Shop Sample Image
03:52 Porsche Treffen Sample Image
04:38 Perspective Control Sample Image
05:50 Liquor Store Sample Image
06:30 Crazy Colors Sample Image
07:20 Trellis Sample Image
08:54 What's Good: Sync Speed & More
10:03 Digital Lens Converter
10:20 Construction Quality
10:57 What's New Since the Q2
11:30 MACRO Mode
11:55 Exposure & MODE Selections
12:42 Autofocus
13:20 More What's New
15:20 Secret Menu System
15:38 What's Bad
18:18 LEICA-Stolz
18:27 Conclusion & Thanks
