One reason it could be helpful, and probably not the reason it's on
there, is that compositions work differently in b/w than in colour. So
when chimping for final b/w it could be beneficial to chimp in b/w.
James
On 29 Feb 2008, at 16:20, Ali Shah wrote:
>
> Interesting article in the current edition of Outdoor
> Photographer Magazine regarding the "Perfect Black and
> White". A comparison of sorts between the different
> methods and what it takes to get a good looking BW
> print. The article mentions getting the most out of BW
> during post processing. It also talks about doing BW
> in-camera or doing an in-camera conversion to BW.
>
> The writer says: "While most cameras offer
> black-and-white in-camera conversion for amazing
> prints, it’s generally accepted that it’s best to
> shoot in color. In-camera black-and-white or sepia
> modes are great for previewing images, but you’re
> essentially throwing away information when capturing
> that way. Also, digital technology has made
> black-and-white conversion as easy or as difficult as
> you want it to be, so there’s little reason to take
> images only for grayscale use."
>
> I take this to mean that although you set the camera
> to BW - if you are shooting RAW the camera doesnt care
> what BW settings you are using. The camera just gives
> you whatever data the sensor happens to pick up during
> the exposure which is mainly color information?!!? If
> that is the case - why do manufacturers include a "BW
> MODE"?!
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