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Hi Jack,Thank you Joel, that's great feedback. I have read that monochrome converted cameras deliver more detail due to removal of the Bayer filter and each pixel getting to count for itself. Did you find that true for yours? I understand the light sensitivity increase for sure.
Oren, I had this same reaction initially, and for me this search is all about the tonal scale and not so much the increased resolution. I got pretty close with a full-spectrum converted Sony using a cut filter and special output curve in post, but overall it was not a satisfying process, especially since the on-cam review was not really close to the final product I was seeking. I then set up one of my normal D810 bodies as dedicated monochrome though through the jpeg menu with some tweaks. End of day I was most pleased with this since the on-cam review was quite close and I could add filtration in post that actually rendered a very similar effect to what they would have on B&W film. But while the tonal curve was close, it was never quite right; whites still opened a bit too quickly and blacks weren't long enough. Which brings me back to why I'm asking about the newer cameras and the conversion to dedicated mono. Worst case, I will set an un-altered Z cam up similar to what I did with the D810 -- for now that seems to perhaps be the best digital mono solution for me...As it happens, and very unfortunately since I prefer monochrome to color for my work, I'm not happy with the tonal rendering of any of the monochrome-only digital cameras, though that's certainly a matter of personal taste.
how to replace details by sharpness?and the added base detail seems to be fairly easily regained with careful sharpening.