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This was a different conversion than the monochrome conversion subject to the thread.
I've been watching developments in monochrome cameras for a few years now. Each time I look into it again I do my own personal benefit-cost analysis. So far I've always concluded it's not worth it to me. I don't relish the prospect of carrying around filters again, and the benefits of being able to adjust channels in post are huge for me.I imagine the difference is the same or similar as the D850/D850 monochrom, Leica M/M Monochroms, or P1/P1 achromatic. More detail, more subtle tonal conversion, etc. of course it’s subjective - these types of differences are night and day to some, subtle and not worth it to others. You also lose the ability to change the color filters of the BW image conversion (yellow, orange, red, etc) in post and have to do it on the lens.
That's correct. You need to process the file with a program like Monochrome2DNG before you bring it into whatever software you use to work on the files. I used to process my X-T2 RAFs with Iridient X Transformer to create DNGs before importing into Lightroom. The amount of effort is about the same (i.e., not a lot).My understanding is there’s also another processing step in that the camera doesn’t know the RAW file is monochrome only, so you may have to convert the raw first with a program like monochrome to DNG or the like to get the most out of it. I’m more curious about the post-processing than image comparisons but hopefully someone gets around to it!
Strictly speaking, the problem is that the raw converter software doesn't know it's monochrome, and applying the usual conversion matrix that assumes RGGB with particular weightings can yield artifacts. But the practical implication is as you say - you need to do a pre-conversion step.My understanding is there’s also another processing step in that the camera doesn’t know the RAW file is monochrome only, so you may have to convert the raw first with a program like monochrome to DNG or the like to get the most out of it.
The answer is obvious. GFX50S + GFX100 + GFXS Full Spectrum = Range Rover + Jeep Wrangler + _______________ ? It's gotta be an AMG G Wagon to fill in the blank.H ... although I have been wondering what to do with my ‘spare’ well used GFX50S after upgrading to the GFX100 and also buying Ken’s full spectrum GFX50S outfit. :facesmack: :bugeyes:
I think I'll stick with FP4+.
I think I'll stick with FP4+.