NEWS AGENDA Leica goes full mono If you need to record high-quality 8K black & white footage from a compact camera, Leica offers Q3 Monochrom, the second dedicated mono-only model in its Q series. The £5800/$7790, full-frame Q3 Monochrom is built around a 60-megapixel sensor that captures only luminance, not hue – resulting in extra sharpness, tonal depth and clarity you can’t get from colour filter sensors. With an ISO range from 100 to 200,000 and the fast but fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH lens, the camera excels in low light. It is built to produce rich, low-noise images with the nuanced textures and micro- contrast monochrome image makers prize. With no low-pass filter to soften the image, the camera records mono footage at up to C8K/30p resolution of 8192x4320 pixels in MP4 and MOV in H.264 and 265, as well as 24-bit ProRes to an SD card or externally via HDMI. In C4K it reaches 60p and in FHD 120p. The Q3 Monochrom stays true to the Q series silhouette, although with a more
90mm, macro capability down to 17cm and integration with the Leica Fotos app. With the sensor using Leica’s Triple Resolution Technology, it’s possible to get 60-, 36- or 18-megapixel stills capture with high dynamic range. leica.com
minimalist aesthetic. It has a matte black metal body, monochrome engravings and leatherette cover with no Leica red dot, a 5.76-megapixel OLED viewfinder, tilting touch display and hybrid AF system. Also featured are weather sealing rated to IP52, a digital zoom that reaches
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Inspired by the warmth of seventies optics, the Thypoch Ksana 21mm f/3.5 lens brings vintage character to a compact package ideal for handheld documentary filmmaking. At the heart of the look is Thypoch’s new Epoch Coating 73, designed to recreate the subtle bloom, gentle contrast and organic colour response associated with classic cinema glass. Highlights roll off smoothly, flares feel intentional rather than distracting and colours lean toward a softer, more filmic palette. These are all qualities increasingly prized by filmmakers looking to stand apart from ultra- sharp, AI-polished imagery. Weighing just 131g/0.29lb and measuring only 27mm/ 1.06in long, it’s ideal for gimbal work and discreet street filmmaking. The wide 21mm field of view and close focus capability opens up creative framing for detail shots and environmental storytelling. Available in Leica M-Mount only, the lens costs £419/$549 in black or silver. thypoch.com
Nikon has expanded its full-frame Z mount line-up with the launch of the £529/$547 24-105mm f/4-7.1, designed as a true everyday lens but lighter and more affordable than the £800/$997 24-120mm f/4 model. Weighing a mere 350g, it pairs well with compact full- frame bodies such as the Z 5II, creating a lightweight kit that’s easy to carry all day. One of the lens’s standout features is its close- up capability. With a 0.5x reproduction ratio and a minimum focusing distance of just 0.2m at the wide end, you can get in close. Fast, quiet autofocus driven by a stepping motor ensures smooth performance for both stills and video, while weather sealing adds reassurance when shooting outdoors. nikon.co.uk NIKON’S WALKAROUND WONDER
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