Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/05/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Craig as noted by the other respondents, DNG capture is much superior. BW jpg advantages: You get the file immediately, that is no developing (if you are happy with defaults) or Raw conversion required. The camera bw conversion with settings adjusted may be all you need The files are somewhat smaller, (shooting jpg only) so more fit on a card You can preview the bw file on the LCD if you set up right DNG advantages: All captured information preserved (jpg throws away a lot) Greater dynamic range much more flexibility to redevelop the files later colour version is obviously still available Much greater flexibility in a bw image (not stuck with the default camera conversion) Several methods of conversion available in the Raw convertors. Photoshop and dedicated programs too if you want the most control. I went and shot for a morning alternating bw jpg and DNG. Demonstrably superior to do it in the Raw. 2009/5/7 Craig Semetko <csemetko at gmail.com> > Hey All, > > This may be one of those dumb questions, even though there aren't supposed > to be any of those... > > What are the advantages and/or disadvantages of shooting an M8 in B&W over > shooting in color and converting to B&W in PS or Aperture or whatever? > > Thanks, > > Craig > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > -- Cheers Geoff 'Life's not B&W, except at both ends' http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/gh/ http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman