Leica has announced a special-edition camera in partnership with Formula 1, priced at $9,950 and inspired by racetrack design.
01Summary
- 01The Leica Q3 43 Formula 1 Edition will be available from 20 October for $9,950.
- 02The camera features carbon-fibre detailing on its handgrip, thumb rest and shutter button, and Microvelour covering modelled on F1 steering wheels.
- 03An exclusive 'Formula 1' photography setting boosts contrast and colour saturation to capture the racetrack atmosphere.
- 04The limited-edition model shares its technical foundation with the existing Leica Q3 43, including a fixed 43mm APO-Summicron f/2 lens.
- 05Leica will launch the camera on 20 October at its Los Angeles store with F1 presenter Ariana Bravo and former world champion Jenson Button.
02Why it matters
This matters to photography enthusiasts and Formula 1 fans as it combines high-end camera technology with exclusive design elements and a unique photo setting that cannot be replicated on standard models.
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