LEICA Q

LAUNCH EDITION

PRODUCTION RUN II

SUB13 Production Run II for Leica Q

Designed for Leica Q cameras, SUB13 have engineered and built an optically correct dome port for the Leica Q2 and Q3, and a separate design for the Leica Q3 43. Our uniquely curved proprietary domes ensure full optical performance is realised underwater, delivering unmatched image quality and corner-to-corner sharpness. Achieving this level of optical precision required partnering with a specialised engineer, months of research, design revisions, and testing. The housing also features an optional USB-C charging bulkhead for direct battery charging and image transfer without removing your camera from the housing.

Independently certified by DOER Marine to the maximum recreational scuba depth.

Leica Q2, Q3, and Q3 43 compatible.

  • Fully Functional Underwater Housing, Specifically Designed for Leica Q2 and Leica Q3 Cameras.

    Main Body Accommodates the Q2 and Q3, Requiring Only an Additional Backplate for a Seamless Switch Between the Two Cameras.

    Full Control over Manual Aperture Settings.

    For Macro Photography, Macro Mode Must Be Selected Before the Housing Is Assembled.

  • Main Body, Port Options, and Backplate, All Precision CNC Machined from High-Grade Billet 6061 Aluminum, Sandblasted, and Finished in Hard Anodised Black Coating.

  • PVD-Coated Solid Titanium Hardware for Exceptional Durability and Corrosion Resistance. Each Piece of Hardware Is Meticulously Designed and Crafted to Achieve the Perfect Balance between Form and Function, from Knurled Handles, Bolts, and Dials to Sleek Pushers, Even Extending to the Baseplate Upon Which Your Camera Rests.

  • Flat Port, Dome Port, and Custom-Fitted Viewing Windows Equipped with High-Quality Optical Crystal Glass for Uncompromised Clarity.

    Flat Port and Dome Port Glass is AR-Coated, Inside Only.

    Flat Port:

    Similar to the Effect a Diver’s Mask Has on the Human Eye Underwater, the Flat Port Magnifies Your Focal Length by Approximately 1.33x Due to Refraction.

    Dome Port:

    Two Fully Optically Correct Dome Ports. One Specifically Designed for the Leica Q2 and Q3, and One Designed for the Q3 43.

  • Charge Your Battery and Transfer Images Without Opening Your Housing.

    An Innovative Addition for Extended Use, Allowing You to Keep Your Housing Sealed Between Dives, Reducing Setup Time.

  • CNC Machined Left and Right Dedicated Leash Attachment Points, Engineered for Security Against Potential Loss.

    Two Deliberately Placed and Sized Finger Grooves Enable Effortless Housing Breakdown when Pressurised.

    Three Individual Tripod Mounts Support Underwater Photography and Versatile Attachment Options, Ensuring Flexibility for Future Accessories and Adaptability to Advancing Technology.

    Non-Slip Rubber Inserts Protect the Underside of Your Housing and Other Surfaces while Ensuring Stability Onboard Watercraft.

  • Ships in a Dedicated Pelican 1507 Air Hard Case, Complete with CNC-Machined Storage Compartment. Protects During Transit, While Minimising Single Use Packaging and Lowering Our Carbon Footprint.

  • All Necessary Tools Provided:

    5 mm Hex Key

    1.5 mm Hex Key

    Delrin Aperture Gear

    Tef-Gel

    Silicone Grease

    Spare Main O-Ring

  • Each Individual Q Housing Is Identified by a Unique Serial Number, Laser Engraved and Paint-Filled in Black.

    Raw-Machine Finishes and XXX Serial Numbers Are Exclusively Reserved for Prototypes.

  • Independently Certified by DOER Marine to the Maximum Recreational Scuba Diving Depth of 40 m / 130 ft.

    A Prototype Unit Fitted with a Flat Port from the Launch Edition Was Pressure Tested to Failure, Reaching 95.89 m / 314.52 ft.

  • 3 kg / 6.6 lb With Flat Port.

    3.9 kg / 8.6 lb With Dome Port.

    Designed and Engineered for Negative Buoyancy.

  • Purchasing Options Cater to Varying Needs, Allowing Users to Choose the Option That Best Suits Their Immediate Requirements and Budget, with the Flexibility to Upgrade in the Future.

    Option One:

    Includes a Flat Port, Ideal for General Underwater Photography, Including Macro Mode, with Advantages Such as Ease of Use, Size, Weight, and Affordability.

    • Q2 or Q3 Backplate

    • Flat Port and Protective Cover

    • Custom Pelican Hard Case

    • Aperture Control Gear

    • Tools

    Option Two:

    Combines a Flat Port and a Fully Optically Correct Dome Port, Providing a Comprehensive Solution for Diverse Photography Requirements.

    • Q2 or Q3 Backplate

    • Flat Port and Protective Cover

    • Dome Port and Protective Cover

    • Custom Pelican Hard Case

    • Aperture Control Gear

    • Tools

“Our Q housing really is the surprise we never planned. Intention grew from demand, momentum and results. What I’ve come to respect about this camera is the balance between form and function. It carries its own charm, with autofocus that places Leica firmly in the now. After twelve years of underwater photography and printmaking, I say this with confidence — the Q3, behind our optically correct dome port, coupled with its sensor and dynamic range, delivers the best still image quality I’ve ever experienced.”

— Matt Draper