[Leica] M 246 or M Monochrom

[Robert Meier]

Leo,

Yes, that is very true.  I like, for example, Silver Efex Pro for converting rather than LR CC.

Robert

> On Jan 17, 2016, at 12:22 PM, Leo Wesson <leowesson at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Robert,
> 
> I think that there are too many variables in how to convert a color file to
> a bw file to really have an "objective" conclusion.  You would need to play
> with it yourself to see if you like the results.
> 
> Leo Wesson
> Photographer/Videographer
> 817.733.9157
> www.leowesson.com
> 
> On Sun, Jan 17, 2016 at 10:22 AM, Frank Filippone <red735i at verizon.net>
> wrote:
> 
>> Amazing how many articles a Google search will find....
>> 
>> http://tinyurl.com/hn3kqo4  Bottom of the page lists several.....
>> 
>> 
>> From Erwin....., who has 3 different articles.....
>> 
>> http://www.imx.nl/photo/leica/camera/styled-11/
>> 
>> I think the issue is how much computer work do you LIKE to do?  Vs.  Your
>> wallet.......
>> 
>> Ask someone that has both to send you the SAME photograph from each
>> camera... One in color ( M240) and the other in B+W (M246) and play with it
>> yourself in LR,PS, or whatever you like to use.........
>> 
>> If you get 2 differing subject images, you have no way to see if your
>> skills at Post are up to the differences in the cameras' hardware....
>> 
>> 
>> Frank Filippone
>> Red735i at verizon.net
>> 
>>> 
>>> I wasn’t asking for comparisons of the two Monochroms, but a comparison
>> of the current Monochrom with the 246 (which the Monochrom is based on)
>> converted to B&W.
>>> 
>>> I’m wondering if I could get along with the 246 and converting to B&W
>> when I want B&W, but have color otherwise, and not lose quality in
>> comparison with the Monochrom.
>>> 
>>> Robert
>> 
>> 
>> 
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