Leica’s new smartphone, which will be released on April 19, makes other phones look quite ordinary in terms of photography. This smartphone named Leitz Phone 3 seems to be a turning point especially for photographers.

Leica Leitz Phone 3 sets a standard for photography

One of the most remarkable features of the Leitz Phone 3 is its ability to simulate the aperture stops of classic Leica lenses. The ability to simulate the characteristic features of famous lenses such as the Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2, Summilux-M 28mm f/1.4 and Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 is a very important feature for photographers. With this feature, users can achieve Leica’s bokeh effect and characteristic color simulation directly on their phone.

The design of the Leitz Phone 3 is also remarkable. Reflecting Leica’s quality, this design resembles the Leica M series camera. Detailed touches and textured surfaces enhance the premium feel of the device. Also, details such as the lens cover show the phone’s dedication to photography.

On the software side, the Leitz Phone 3 is also impressive. A dedicated Golden Hour widget reminds photographers of the best time to capture beautiful landscapes. In addition, features such as lens simulations and Leica Tones give users a wide range of possibilities to further personalize their photographic experience.

Another notable feature is “Leica Perspective Control”. This feature is very useful for architectural photography and helps to capture buildings properly. Leica’s software shows the cropping area needed to correct vertical lines, so users can get better results when shooting.

Of course, the Leitz Phone 3 also has some disadvantages. For example, it is only available in Japan and not in other countries. There are also uncertainties about software support compared to other smartphones.

You can check the technical specifications of Leitz Phone 3 from the link above. What do you think? Please don’t forget to share your thoughts with us in the comments section below.