The Leica Q3 43 is a 60MP full-frame camera that features a single memory card slot that is compatible with SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II / UHS-I) memory cards.
When shooting movies the Leica Q3 43 is capable of recording at bitrates of up to 600 Mbps depending on the recording format. This is around 80 MB/s so you'll want to use an SDXC UHS-II card that is V90 rated to fully utilize its video capabilities.
We would recommend the faster UHS-II SDXC memory cards if you wish to shoot continuous bursts. We also recommend formatting these in camera before first use.
Recommended UHS-II SDCX Cards for Photographers & Videographers
Our top 10 recommended UHS-II SDXC cards based on speed and reliability for the Leica Q3 43 camera are:
| UHS-II Card | Max Write Speed | Max Read Speed | Video Speed Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delkin Devices BLACK | 250 MB/s | 300 MB/s | V90 |
| Delkin Devices Power | 250 MB/s | 300 MB/s | V90 |
| Angelbird AV PRO SD (MK2) | 280 MB/s | 300 MB/s | V90 |
| Nextorage NX-F2PRO | 299 MB/s | 300 MB/s | V90 |
| SanDisk Extreme Pro | 260 MB/s | 300 MB/s | V90 |
| Sony SF-G Tough | 299 MB/s | 300 MB/s | V90 |
| Lexar Professional GOLD 2000X | 260 MB/s | 300 MB/s | V90 |
| OWC Atlas Ultra | 250 MB/s | 300 MB/s | V90 |
| Lexar Professional GOLD 1800x | 210 MB/s | 280 MB/s | V60 |
| Nextorage NX-F2SE Series | 100 MB/s | 280 MB/s | V60 |
Are CFexpress Type B Cards Supported?
No, the Leica Q3 43 only supports SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II / UHS-I) memory cards. CFexpress Type B cards will not physically fit the camera.
Is a V90 rated UHS-II SDXC card required for video?
If you want to shoot with the maximum bitrate of 600 Mbps then yes a V90 rated SDXC card would be required. For bitrates of 480 Mbps and lower a V60 rated card will work.
Full specifications for the Leica Q3 43 can be found on Leica's website.
