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Freewell Real Lens Hood 49mm CPL Black Mist 1/4 Leica Q3 43 Black

SKU CH-PDNM-MQZM7

A CNC aluminium lens hood with flip-up access and a 49 mm CPL/Black Mist 1/4 hybrid filter for the Leica Q3 43

  • Reduces glare and ghosting with integrated CPL filter
  • Adds cinematic soft-focus using 1/4 Black Mist strength
  • Protects lens via CNC aluminium hood construction
  • Flippable design allows filter changes without hood removal
  • Touchless filter rotation using dedicated red tabs

Leica Q3 43 lens hood

The Freewell Real Lens Hood is a dedicated accessory for the Leica Q3 43 camera, combining a protective hood with an integrated 49mm CPL and Black Mist 1/4 hybrid filter. Constructed from CNC aluminium, it shields the front element from impacts, scratches and dust while reducing flare and ghosting. The hybrid filter cuts reflections and adds a subtle cinematic soft-focus effect. A flippable mechanism allows filter access without removing the hood entirely.

Compatibility check

Verify that your camera is the Leica Q3 43 model, as this hood is engineered specifically for that body and its 49mm filter thread. No adapter rings or step-up rings are mentioned, so the fit relies on the native thread diameter. Ensure the lens front element and barrel dimensions match the hood's internal profile to avoid vignetting or mechanical interference. The package includes an NFC-enabled lens cap; confirm your workflow can use the NFC feature if that support is desired.

Thermals noise power

This is a passive mechanical accessory with no electronics, motors or active cooling, so it generates no heat, draws no power and produces no operational noise. The CNC aluminium body may warm slightly under direct sunlight but does not affect camera performance. Filter rotation is performed manually via external tabs, adding no audible sound during adjustment. The flippable hinge operates silently and requires no lubrication or maintenance.

Highlights

  • Reduces glare and ghosting with integrated CPL filter
  • Adds cinematic soft-focus using 1/4 Black Mist strength
  • Protects lens via CNC aluminium hood construction
  • Flippable design allows filter changes without hood removal
  • Touchless filter rotation using dedicated red tabs

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does the Freewell Real Lens Hood for Leica Q3 43 come with a filter, or must I buy the 49mm CPL Black Mist 1/4 separately?

The hood includes a hybrid 49mm CPL and Black Mist 1/4 filter already installed, so no separate filter purchase is required.

Which filter combination does this model provide for the Leica Q3 43?

It supplies a single 49mm hybrid filter that merges a circular polarizer with a Black Mist 1/4 diffusion element for simultaneous glare reduction and cinematic softening.

How does the touchless filter rotation work when the hood is mounted on the Leica Q3 43?

Red tabs on the filter ring let you spin the CPL or Black Mist effect without touching the glass, and the hood flips up so you can adjust the filter without removing the hood.

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