HighlandK Posted January 25, 2018 Share #101 Posted January 25, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) Following the theme: Basilique Sainte-Marie-Madeleine, Saint-Maxime-la-Sainte-Baume, Provence Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 16 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/266371-leica-q-for-bw-photography/?do=findComment&comment=3447673'>More sharing options...
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bobcamacho Posted February 12, 2018 Share #102 Posted February 12, 2018 I love this camera! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Lyka Posted February 15, 2018 Share #103 Posted February 15, 2018 Can anyone report any advantage or disadvantage to using the monochrome scene mode in the camera, as opposed to simply converting to B&W in PP? I'm assuming none whatsoever, other than having a B&W jpeg straight OOC. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg_may_ Posted February 15, 2018 Share #104 Posted February 15, 2018 Pretty sure it just creates a B&W jpeg. RAW remains as colour. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
uffehagen Posted February 15, 2018 Share #105 Posted February 15, 2018 Pretty sure it just creates a B&W jpeg. RAW remains as colour. RAW is just data from the sensor, and has to get converted to a picture in some kind og RAW processor. IMO the only reason to use monochrome scene is, if you want to have an idea of that look before PP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leica Guy Posted February 15, 2018 Share #106 Posted February 15, 2018 I use monochrome when I want to see tones on the display and for manually focusing. The moving stripes are in color. Easier to see the focus peaking areas. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighlandK Posted February 15, 2018 Share #107 Posted February 15, 2018 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Agree with all the above comments. The benefit of seeing B+W in the EVF is that it enables you to concentrate on tonal relationships and contrast when shooting - which is what B+W is all about. Also shooting in RAW+Mono JPEG is that if the OOC JPEG is good then you have an image immediately. Having said that I would much prefer to work on a RAW and convert it in Lightroom/Photoshop or Silver Efex Pro. This gives you far more control over the luminence values of different colours, contrast, shadow control and so on. As good as the Q is it is not as good as Fuji with its in camera B+W film simulations which I found when I had the X-Pro2 were excellent. My image above of the Basilique is an example of working on a RAW to get exactly the tonal range I wanted. Edited February 15, 2018 by HighlandK 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macberg Posted February 18, 2018 Share #108 Posted February 18, 2018 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 8 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/266371-leica-q-for-bw-photography/?do=findComment&comment=3463984'>More sharing options...
creidtaylor Posted May 31, 2018 Share #109 Posted May 31, 2018 The last couple of weeks I've been shooting B/W jpegs along with Raw. Often they need little or no correction to make decent images for Flickr etc. There may not be some of the nuance of using Silver Efex Pro, but the workflow is quick and satisfying. I'm spending several months traveling and want to post lots of pics, but not spend too much time editing. I've even uploaded pics using the Leica Q on my iPhone with almost no edits. Many examples on my Flickr and smugmug. Lunch behind the market by C. Reid Taylor, on Flickr 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
heatlarx Posted May 31, 2018 Share #110 Posted May 31, 2018 The last couple of weeks I've been shooting B/W jpegs along with Raw. Often they need little or no correction to make decent images for Flickr etc. There may not be some of the nuance of using Silver Efex Pro, but the workflow is quick and satisfying. I'm spending several months traveling and want to post lots of pics, but not spend too much time editing. I've even uploaded pics using the Leica Q on my iPhone with almost no edits. Many examples on my Flickr and smugmug. Lunch behind the market by C. Reid Taylor, on Flickr What is the best JPEG setting in camera for B&W? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bags27 Posted May 31, 2018 Share #111 Posted May 31, 2018 I'd be really interested in reading answers to your question. Of course you're just dealing with contrast and sharpness, because saturation sets the B&W. And contrast and sharpness are easily regulated in post-processing. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
creidtaylor Posted June 1, 2018 Share #112 Posted June 1, 2018 I use medium high contrast and standard sharpness. It's easy enough to take a few picks with a few combinations to see what you like. I especially like the way higher ISO pics maintain a film-like quality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
heatlarx Posted June 1, 2018 Share #113 Posted June 1, 2018 I use medium high contrast and standard sharpness. It's easy enough to take a few picks with a few combinations to see what you like. I especially like the way higher ISO pics maintain a film-like quality. Thanks for the information..I’ll try those settings in my Q. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
uffehagen Posted June 1, 2018 Share #114 Posted June 1, 2018 The last couple of weeks I've been shooting B/W jpegs along with Raw. Often they need little or no correction to make decent images for Flickr etc. There may not be some of the nuance of using Silver Efex Pro, but the workflow is quick and satisfying. I'm spending several months traveling and want to post lots of pics, but not spend too much time editing. I've even uploaded pics using the Leica Q on my iPhone with almost no edits. Many examples on my Flickr and smugmug. Lunch behind the market by C. Reid Taylor, on Flickr Sometimes it's a good idea to challenge yourself, and shoot for example jpg only, black and white. Iy sharpens ones vision 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg_may_ Posted June 8, 2018 Share #115 Posted June 8, 2018 A few photos from our recent trip to Scotland. Iona Abbey L1030619-Edit.jpg by Greg.May, on Flickr L1030621-Edit.jpg by Greg.May, on Flickr L1030622-Edit.jpg by Greg.May, on Flickr L1030626-Edit.jpg by Greg.May, on Flickr 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg_may_ Posted August 16, 2018 Share #116 Posted August 16, 2018 L1000022-Edit.jpg by Greg.May, on Flickr Vaux-le-Vicomte 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bags27 Posted August 16, 2018 Share #117 Posted August 16, 2018 foggy by the bay by Bags 27, on Flickr 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bags27 Posted August 30, 2018 Share #119 Posted August 30, 2018 feng shui by Bags 27, on Flickr 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazesus Posted August 31, 2018 Share #120 Posted August 31, 2018 Untitled by dimanatti, on Flickr 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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