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Leica Q3 43 Monochrom

3 stories tracked since 6 Aug 2026 — latest 3 Sept 2026. This page updates itself as new coverage lands.

  1. 6 Aug 2026 · Camera Rumour

    Leica Q3 43 Monochrom Confirmed for Fall Release

    Leicarumors is reporting a confirmed Leica Q3 43 Monochrom for this fall, no announcement date pinned yet. The Q3 43 is Leica's fixed 28.4MP full-frame compact with a 43mm-equivalent Summicron lens; a Monochrom version would add a native black-and-white sensor to that line, per the pattern set by the Q2 Monochrom and Q3 Monochrom.

  2. 7 Aug 2026 · Industry News

    Leica Q3 43 Monochrom Confirmed, Plus Firmware and a New Pentax DSLR in Production

    Leica has confirmed the Q3 43 Monochrom is coming this fall, and has also released firmware updates for the D-Lux 8, SL2, SL2-S, and Q3. A separate report — unconfirmed — says a new Pentax DSLR is already in production, while Ricoh's Q1 financials credit the GR series for solid camera earnings.

  3. 3 Sept 2026 · Launch Rumour

    Leica Rumours Roundup: M12, Q3 43 Mono, SL Lenses and More

    LeicaRumors has posted a September 2026 roundup of unconfirmed Leica products in the pipeline. Bodies include the M11-P Hammertone limited edition, an M11-R, a Q3 43 Monochrom, an SL3 Reporter in metal gray, and a Leica mirrorless medium format camera — with the M12 flagged as a 2027 rumour. Lens rumours span both M-mount and L-mount, with an SL 85mm f/1.4 noted as probably based on a Sigma design. All items are unconfirmed per LeicaRumors.