Seeing Monochome Through The Viewfinder

in #monomad • 6 years ago (edited)

One of the joys of a mirrorless camera is the ability to shoot in monochrome and see how it will look before you press the shutter. I love how removing colour redefines the light, showing the highlights and shadows much more dramatically. I like to shoot in a grainy Tri-X film simulation mode because of how bold the light and shadows are in the EVF. I don't like grain, however, so I use the jpg as a reference for what I saw, then develop the monochrome shot from the RAW file. Basically, I try to make it look the same without the intense grain.

Through the Barber Shop window: EM-5 Mk ii 24mm, f/2.8, 1/30sec, ISO800

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I love the ability to shoot hand-held at night with shutter speeds like this - 1/5th of a second is not a problem.

The Street Cafe: EM-5 Mk ii 24mm, f/2.8, 1/5 sec, ISO800

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These photos are for the daily #monomad photo contest, sponsored by @brumest & @monochromes. Please click for a full-screen view, thanks for taking a look!

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       6 years ago 

      The first one is awesome! I love those old, vintage barber shops reminding you of other times.

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         6 years ago 

        Thank you! I need to go back when they are open. They keep a red piano on the sidewalk in front of the store.

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           6 years ago 

          Definitely! I hope you can take more pictures.

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             6 years ago 

            so pretty both of them, the first one is really nice and moves u to the past :) have a nice weekend!

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