New Leica Q3 43 | BEST Camera 2024 | 5 Reasons Why

[@StephenPodrasky]

Leica also has the largest network of Galleries in the world. The perfect way to really view images. Printed and hung up. No other camera company has this much dedication to photography. This is another reason the community is so strong. Wonderful video and images. Thank you

[@mathphotographer]

Thank you so much, Stephen. And fully agree, the Leica network is one of the strongest in the world!

[@AdamHouston]

I always enjoy visiting Leica stores & galleries when I travel. I admit that I’m fortunate that the main Leica store in my city includes a complete floor devoted to gallery space, but even some of the pocket galleries in some stores provide some of that community feeling.

[@paulboskerphotography]

I agree 100%. Nice review and beautiful images. And thank you for all your helpful video's. I have both Q3's and am enjoying them, the community and ecosystem as you say. Happy New Year!

[@mathphotographer]

Many thanks Paul, happy new year and all the best for 2025.

[@bartpeterleroy932]

Fantastic video! Love the input from Ms Mathphotographer junior!

[@mathphotographer]

Haha thanks!

[@dr.michaelbraida9186]

Thank you for all of the great and very informative videos. The NYC panorama pictures are stunning!

[@mathphotographer]

Thanks a lot, appreciate your kind words.

[@1946gsp]

What a precise and informative post. Really enjoy your presentations.

[@mathphotographer]

Many thanks! Great you liked it.

[@chrismcr]

Thank you for your extraordinary work on your channel. From a very happy Q3 43 owner.

[@mathphotographer]

Great you have the Q3 43, happy shooting. And many thanks for your encouraging words, much appreciated.

[@stephenelliott7071]

You should consider picking up the 'Haoge Square Metal Lens Hood for Leica Q3-43' as it allows filters and macro mode access.

[@mathphotographer]

Thanks for the hint, will look into it. Much appreciated.

[@sromrell]

In 2024 I picked up a R3 Safari at auction and have to say it’s been a blast. Love the SL3. AMAZING photos of NY. Happy New Year Maths…. and ✌️out

[@mathphotographer]

Thanks so much, happy new year and yes of course, peace out!

[@flofroschmayer]

Jetzt war ich so überzeugt, mit der 28mm richtig zu liegen… und dank Dir überlege ich nun wieder intensiver die 43 doch auch noch zu holen. En guete Rutsch!

[@snappyft]

Love my Q3 43. It really is a joy to use.

[@mathphotographer]

I love it too. For a while this is the only camera I have with me on travel :)

[@gurugamer8632]

@@mathphotographerM11 better !!

[@ducgerard2361]

great photos!.... I enjoy very much the panoramic image. Did you use a tripod?

[@mathphotographer]

Thanks and yes, I used a tripod. The exposure times were too long to shoot hand-held.

[@antoniofattorini2494]

Hi, what screen protector do you use? Thank you

[@GermanRozoZ]

Thanks for these videos. Very helpful. And I am super happy with my Q3 43 :) With regards to traveling light... and long exposures... what's the tripod you are using? Thanks again and Happy '25!

[@richarddenise3886]

43 thumbs up! Thanks for the effort!

[@laurenthag3427]

Hello !!very convincing video of this Q3-43, having acquired my first Leica this year "a Q3-28" I am fully satisfied with it, this Q3-43 seems just as incredible to me!! 👌

[@Keenonhang]

I've the Leica Q3 43. Am loving it. Still learning new things about it and your videos have helped. It's a beaut of a camera and I feel inspired and excited when I use it. I'll be keep an eye on your channel in 2025. Thanks and good luck : )

[@mathphotographer]

Thanks - much appreciated. There will be new interesting content in 2025, you have my word :)

[@Keenonhang]

@ If any videos are on the Q3 28 or 43 I’ll be watching 👀

[@jonlieberman997]

Great video. I picked up the Q3 43 a couple of weeks ago. I have owned a multitude of the best system camera for specific purposes and I enjoy and marvel at the photographic quality and improvements of high end point-and-shots. The Q3 43, as with all of the other Q camera are incredible professional quality cameras that can also function as the best point-and-shoots money can buy. If I want to really craft a shot I have the ability to intuitively put the entire system into manual focus, aperture, and shutter speed. Purchased it for some of my upcoming travel where I will only take one camera, other than my iPhone. I really, really like this camera and totally like 43 lens vs the 27mm lenses of my Q2 Mono and Q1.

[@mathphotographer]

Great comment, thanks for sharing. The Q3 43 is indeed a universal camera and ideal for travel. And the 43mm ... oh my gosh, how much I love it :)

[@theonlyredspecial]

How do you like the q2 mono? Was considering buying one.

[@jonlieberman997]

@@theonlyredspecial I picked up the Q2 mono when it was first released. I never knew how incredible a dedicated monochrome Leica could be. The dedicated monochromes don’t just digitally convert digital images to B & W. It seems that when processing color is totally removed from the task of the sensor and processor the power of functioning in low light is beyond my expectations. The Q2 mono almost “sees in the dark” with very little noise. I purchased the camera as a challenge when I know that I was moving to one of the most colorful places in the world for a year or so. I am still totally impressed. However, I started into photography before color film was invented so was totally dazzled with B & W and the concept that any image could be captured. I always want to keep a dedicated monochrome camera around. I would love to have a M10 or M11 monochrome because I have a bunch of great Leica M glass. It is important for me to that some of my cameras are robust in foul weather. The Q2 and Q3 are good for such. My Q2 mono performed flawlessly in the humid jungle with lots of rain.

[@kennethmalament4926]

BRILLIANT! I HAVE LEARNED SO MUCH FROM YOU. I AM VISITING YOUR BEAUTIFUL CITY OF ZURICH FOR THE HOLIDAYS

[@mathphotographer]

Great - you will like Zurich a lot. Its my home town and there is a lot to love about Zurich. And thanks for your kind words, I try my best to deliver good content and if someone writes to me that the content is helpful like you just did then this is my award for the work :)

[@srana2000]

Again great video 👍

[@mathphotographer]

Thanks a lot!

[@NikCan66]

This was excellent video and thought provoking

[@mathphotographer]

Thanks, always good to read your comments here and many thanks for the kind feedback.

[@NikCan66]

@mathphotographer your welcome and continued success in 2025

[@patrickmolloy6994]

I still love my Hasselblad with the V lenses. A really interesting review. Yours always are. I especially LUST after that Q3 007 version. Thanks for all your videos this tear and I certainly look forward to what you share in 2025. Best wishes to you and yours.

[@mathphotographer]

Many thanks Patrick. Always appreciate reading what you have in mind when you post your comments. A James Bond Q3 43 Edition would be my favourite, fully agree. Reporter-style green finish and a lens hood with the 007 logo :) I will let Leica know that this is what we want! All the best for 2025 and see you next year on my channel.

[@JJCPhotography]

Support your ideas☺☺

[@zoltankaparthy9095]

Mensch, Du hast das recht. I am with you every step of the way. The Q3 43 is a jack of all trades/bonne a toute faire camera. It shoots the same angle I can see and I can use the electronic zoom so I do not need a tele. Color and IQ are very good. It is not an X2D but it is good. It is not perfect but no camera is. But for a camera that can be picked up and used for just about everything, the Q3 43 is what we have today. Great review. Knowledgeable, concise, orderly and well presented. Thanks.

[@mathphotographer]

Thank you so much, Zoltan. Always appreciate your engagement on the channel and your comments. Happy new year and all the best for 2025.

[@eugenheller4182]

I love the NY pictures. Makes me want to go! I think the Q Series is perfect for traveling, if you are short on space. I once rented the Q2 for a weekend to take some pictures. It was a blast. Is it expensive, yes, but the camera makes you want to go out and shoot(at least for me). And I think if a camera, does not matter what brand, is capable of doing so it is worth every penny. 😊 Hope you had a nice X-Mas. Hope you will have a superb New Years Eve. Also, almost 50k!!! So close. I bet you can reach 50k before New Years. I will try and help by posting on my social media. Every single follower counts 😊😊😊

[@mathphotographer]

Many thanks Eugen. The Q-cameras are Leica's best value proposition for sure. And thanks for helping with the subscriber counting, I am super happy that 2 hours ago the 50k have been reached :) Happy new year and all the best for 2025.

[@eugenheller4182]

@mathphotographer Yay 50k. Gratulation in the milestone

[@alextsayun]

Oh, I'm torn between Leica q3 43 and Hasselblad x2d, and after this video, even more so :) Leica looks like a smaller version of Hasselblad with a 55v lens. Thanks for the video!

[@DudeGamer-roo]

I have the 28 and in two minds about trading in and buying the 43... Have you had many instances where the 43 was too restrictive??? Im very happy with the 28 so far. Fantastic camera

[@GurmeetSingh-fr8uo]

How does the image quality / rendering / bokeh compare with Leica Q343 with Canon EOS R5 Mark II with Canon RF 50mm f1.2L USM Lens?

[@AshBashSneakers]

Speaking of build quality I’ve seen a lot of people say while yes it’s a solid piece of kit.. it chips and nicks pretty easily and looks used easily

[@mathphotographer]

Interesting, have used my Q-cameras heavily and never found that they scratch easily or get damaged. In any case, thanks for chiming into the discussion and providing your thoughts.

[@ttr6611]

You are definitively right: The Q3 43 is really delivering in an outstanding way. I got mine since 3 weeks now and the images are sharp, sharper, sharpest! Even sharper than my Fuji GFX 100S with the 50mm lens (to my mind the most under rated GFX lens) and which is the lens having almost the same field of view as the 43… And for what it is delivering, it is still a small camera. I was opting for the Q3 since ist came out, but never wanted the 28mm, as this is just too wide for what I like to shoot.

[@mathphotographer]

Spot-on comment, many thanks. I love the 43mm and the 28mm is great but often too wide for street, fully agree with you.

[@kqschwarz]

I have been waiting for years for a Q3 with a 40 mm lens instead of the 28 and Leica has finally delivered. Now that it is here, I find myself in a quandary between the Q3 43, a Hasselblad x100 with 55 mm lens or upgrading my Sony system with an A1-2. I know these are first world problems, so I apologize for that up front. The reason for me to get the Q3 43 or the Hasselblad is to simplify my photography carry, particularly on trips (one camera, one lens). The Q3 43 biggest advantage IMO is weather sealing and biggest negative will be critical autofocus. The Hasselblad with 55 mm lens biggest advantages for me are (1) something new and totally out of the box and of course (2) huge resolution. The Hasselblad's negatives are critical autofocus and the cost of the system. The Sony A1-2 biggest advantage for me is it expands my existing system with a body that enables photography of fast-movers (like birds) due to incredible autofocus. I like to shoot with shallow DOF where the position of the focus point is critical. It is for this reason I will likely end up with the Sony A1-2, but I will be making a trip to B&H soon to try out all 3 and make a final decision. If you have any thoughts, I would love to hear them. All the best.

[@mathphotographer]

Thanks for sharing, much appreciated. The new Sony A1 Mark II is a beast, I will post my initial thoughts in the next weeks. And with some smaller GM-lenses you can keep the volume of your gear low profile. The X2D has the big negative on the autofocus side as you spot-on pointed out. The autofocus of the Q3 43 is light years better than the X2D's autofocus but still no match for the new Sony A1 II when it comes to focus tracking. I actually think if fast autofocus and focus tracking is the main feature you expect from your gear then Hasselblad is definitely not the right choice and Leica might work but will not match the autofocus speed of a Sony A1 II or a Nikon Z9 or Z8.

[@xyz7960]

❤❤Thank You very much for all your W⭕️RK, TIME & EFFORT ‼️🙏🏻 I start following your channel since I got the SL2-S where I get no idea about ISO , f , .DNG , anything …. 2 years ago . Now I can play with my camera when I go out . 😂. I am going to get the Q3 43 soon . All the best for you and your family in 2025 . Greeting from H⭕️NG K⭕️NG and must take some F⭕️T⭕️ of the Victoria Harbour and show them in your channel 😊‼️ Stay cool and peace 🤗🤗‼️

[@o2mpx]

For landscapes, was thinking of adding a Q3 43 to support longer range cropping to current Q2 Ghost Edition for wides. OTOH, instead of carrying 2 cameras, perhaps more sensible to add a SL3+24 or 28-70 zoom for 1 camera 1 lens to get full 60 mp resolution?

[@mathphotographer]

Sure, the SL3 is always a good choice. Its not as compact as the Q3 though. "Q2 Ghost Edition", very nice, beautiful camera :)

[@EverydayRoadster]

What is the state of software with Leica? The Hasselblad Phocus creates me a lot of headaches and efforts, e.g. due to non-compliance in the EXIF data it produces. But one would need this piece of Chinese software for a tethered shooting. How would such a setup look like with Leica, as an alternative leaf shutter cam, pure Leica software, explicitly considering a non-Adobe setup?

[@aurum6265]

I wanted to ask if you used the perspective control function cause all of your pictures are perfectly straight vertically with the buildings

[@mathphotographer]

Good point, I did not activate perspective control but always correct perspective in post-processing for straight lines, manually.

[@aurum6265]

@ thanks for letting me know and the tutorial :)

[@tobiashupf]

Die Panoramas sind atemberaubend schön ! Unglaublich wie scharf dieses objektiv ist ! Klar die Kamera ist teuer aber dafür bekommt man ein sorglos Paket !

[@mathphotographer]

Vielen Dank, Tobias. Die Bilder sind gut genug für grossformatige Prints - und das ist es, was ich typischerweise benötige und anbiete. Die Leica Kameras sind alle relative teuer, aber man bekommt auch sehr gute Qualität dafür und die Community im Hintergrund ist einfach cool.

[@lesterlefton7895]

who is mathphotographer? why is identity so mysterious? I love his videos. excellent .

[@mathphotographer]

Haha thanks, I am the Leica ghost who reviews photography gear :)

[@Households1234]

Great video as always, but I dispute your statement that a 43mm is good for portraits. Nothing beats a 105mm. Will Leica ever deliver a q with a proper portrait fashion shooters lens? Not just cropping in, but with the background compression. Thank you.

[@mathphotographer]

Thanks for your positive feedback and your thought is spot-on of course, 105mm is way off superior than 43mm for portraits. Having said that, 43mm is already much superior to 28mm when it comes to people photography and portraits. And I doubt that Leica will go longer in focal length for future Q-cameras because they want to keep the Q as universal as possible so that you still also can shoot landscape and architecture with your Q-cameras. And of course you can shoot landscape with 105mm, gives that nice compressed look, but will for many people nevertheless not be wide enough in terms of angle and Field of View.

[@Households1234]

Thank you for your response.

[@artistwithcameras]

I knew you are the real James Bond

[@mathphotographer]

Haha not really but if I would I could not tell, lol :)

[@philociraptor6751]

Wondering if u can provide some tips to fight GAS. Seems u have the same issue as I have, only at a far more extreme level 😂

[@mathphotographer]

Haha - looking for a cure against GAS for a long time ... :) If you by any chance find the pill that cures GAS, please let me know :)

[@avnidvyi]

I wondered if we could have a 50mm Q3, and then they gave us 43, which is fantastic. Then I understand why they made the Q 28mm in the first place. I love 43mm Q3, but I must admit that the 28mm version is more versatile. I got one 43mm when it was just released and then sold it. I will wait for the Q4 43mm.

[@mathphotographer]

It really depends on what scenes you typically shoot, whether you prefer 28 or 43. The next Q4 will however take some time to arrive, I guess not before 2026 but let's see. Since I get new gear from Leica before they announce it I will hopefully be quick enough with my review when a new Q4 gets in scope :)

[@avnidvyi]

@@mathphotographer

Some technical questions on your panorama shots 1. How many pictures are stitched up in photoshop? 2. Do you use portrait or landscape mode for each of the component pictures? 3. What brand of tripod and ball head have you engaged for Q3? 4. Would the same result be achieved by Q3 28 as they have the same sensor? in fact you may shoot one or two pictures less as 28 is a wider lens

[@edwardkurek5355]

This question isn’t about this video. Not long ago you mentioned in a past video that it’s not necessary to turn in body stabilization when shooting on a tripod. I have watched other photographers on KZbin and they always point out to turn off in body stabilization when shooting on a tripod. Can you explain why it doesn’t matter in your opinion it is not necessary to turn off in body stabilization?

[@mathphotographer]

Look, its simple. Whenever I shoot long exposures on tripod I do not deactivate IBIS and it always gives me great results. So why bother and change a setting.

[@walkingmeditation61]

Nice video, I have both the Q2M & Q2. I'm considering selling the Q2 and buying the Q3 43. I don't think I want all three. What's your opinion? Also many have said the 28mm on the Q2 & Q3 is closer to a 25mm. Is the Q3 43 a true 43mm? has it been tested???

[@timhoughton5174]

Interested in this! I wonder if it’s actually a little lower?

[@walkingmeditation61]

@@timhoughton5174 I would say it is. From what I understand Leica correctly calibrated the color temperature EVF and back screen unlike the Q2

[@mathphotographer]

I would keep the Q2M and replace the Q2 by a Q3 43, spot-on. I heard a lot about the 28mm not being precisely correct. But I have not tested it myself.

[@walkingmeditation61]

@@mathphotographer thanks that's what I was wanting to do

[@wilfredshum3703]

For me, I think a full body shot with background scenery using a 43 mm is preferable than the 28 and even 35 mm in most situations.

[@mathphotographer]

I love 43 mm and often use it for full body shots with scenery in the background.

[@marleenvandam6931]

I think that the Sony a7R5 with a GM lens is a much better option : better ergonomics. Much better AF and more reliable platform.

[@Reportageandart]

I have the A7RV and Leica and you’re missing the point… the simplicity of Leica is unmatched by Sony. Sure the A7Rv is excellent and is packed with “features” i agree, but Sony is a tech company so we expect nothing less. Leica focuses on optics and photography… they don’t make PlayStations or consumer products like home stereos etc… but the real point is, optics… very few lenses come close to Leica character… I own the 35 50 85v2 and 135 GM Sony lenses and none match the rendering of Leica glass. The Q is elegant and simple with an APO lens and while I agree it’s a bit pricey, it is a wonderful package. Keep in mind, adding a GM lens with an A7RV you’re looking at 5k so not cheap either. At the end of the day I think people should enjoy and be free to use whatever they enjoy and what makes them happy to use… my Sonys have their place as tools but when I travel and when I shoot for myself, my Leica is the one I grab.

[@marleenvandam6931]

@@Reportageandart the complexity of the Sony platform and menu means that it is made for professionals!

[@DonaldHawk]

Agree. I had one but sold it because I am not shooting much and I just downgraded to a D-LUX8.

[@mathphotographer]

Thanks for sharing, Donald. The D-Lux 8 is of course even smaller and more light-weight and still a capable camera.

[@DonaldHawk]

@ Congrats 50K

[@wolfrainerschmalfuss3515]

Ich fotografiere engagiert seit 1964, für mich ist die beste Kamera die, die man im richtigen Momenten, immer dabei hat, völlig egal von welchem Hersteller! 😉

[@ilfotografoviaggiatore]

Per favore inserisci la traccia audio in italiano. Grazie 👍👍👍

[@mathphotographer]

Will do next time, KZbin actually should provide automatic translation. Thanks for pointing out, appreciated.

[@macwestcanon]

Happy New Year my Friend. Mac NYC

[@mathphotographer]

Thanks Mac, happy new year and all the best wishes for 2025!

[@TLOverlander]

Gotta have 3 dials 🤷

[@mathphotographer]

:)

[@timhoughton5174]

Dude considering exchanging my q3 28mm for the 43mm. Most of my work is 35-60mm all my 28 pics end up being cropped. So common sense says 43 suits my style more. What would you recommend

[@07SATS]

That’s perfect 43 choice Dude! Go for it.

[@mathphotographer]

Go for it, the 43mm is YOUR focal length according to your comment.

[@timhoughton5174]

@ ah! I’ve done it - just got home with the Q43! Excited 😜

[@NetvoTV]

Hey Math, my name is Johnny and I'm a freelance logo designer and looking for more much needed works, would you love to have a logo redesign for your photography business and your channel to have a brand image your audience can remember your contents from and also can be one of the merch print you can sell to your fans to buy and own and share the words about your channel too? Let me know if you interested and I would love to work with you to design these for you! :-)

[@07SATS]

Make sure you use Leica 43 for Math’s logo design. Thanks

[@NetvoTV]

Sure, I can create one inspired from a 43 A, just need to get noticed from Math, he is sure busy, hope I can get to work with him, a artistic logo for him, a closer step for me to get a Zf with 28-400mm f4-8 later! :-)

[@mathphotographer]

@@07SATS Love your comment, lol, thanks :)

[@mathphotographer]

Thanks for the offer, will consider coming year.

[@NetvoTV]

Ok will wait for you, hope to create them for you, happy new year to you! 🧀🫕🇨🇭

[@Orlando-t6w]

I'm dreaming about q3 28-50 lens without middle focal length. for me, the macro(not real macro even)feature is basically useless. if there would be a 50mm zoom instead of macro it will be the perfect one for me.

[@07SATS]

Man, I just for 43 and now you are asking more! 😅

[@mathphotographer]

@@07SATS :)

[@userunit1]

Iphone 16 camera is better than this

[@Shawn-ky2tw]

Disagree

[@papsny]

I can give you 100 reasons why not

[@oohyeah1]

Save it😂

[@bertagriese8282]

a game changer… LOL

[@mathphotographer]

Yes indeed :)

[@bertagriese8282]

@@mathphotographer So a new lens is enough to call a otherwise same as before camera a game changer?

[@mathphotographer]

Yes - any Leica shooter will agree that a change from a Summilux to an Apo-Summicron is a true game changer 😊