I've recently taken delivery of the K-3 II and was looking at my venerable K-5, thinking to myself, if I could have the the Bayer pattern array removed from the sensor, then I would have a fine monochrome camera. Heck, I could just set it to monochrome - a lot less fuss even if less effective. At least that way I get to use digital filters rather than depend on coloured glass . I used to enjoy the working with the discipline of a b/w film in the old MX, you've given me the impetus to take my rambling thought a little more seriously. It will be just like the old days, one camera with Ektachrome 100 asa, the other with Ilford HPR 400 asa.
Pah! Nostalgia ain't what it used to be.
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Originally posted by G.E.Zekai Although we already have 2 digital cameras that only shoots B&W from Leica, their price is very steep for consumer market. And even if any brand will try something similar it will probably be Fuji,rather than Pentax.
But lets say Pentax is releasing K-S2M or K-3M. Same features as the original models only sporting a new sensor lacking a colour array, like Leica Monochrome, with a similar launch price of Pentax models i have mentioned.
or
Q-M1 which is same as Q-S1 but with a new monochrome sensor and a viewfinder. With market price of £300- £400.
Would you buy such a niche camera from any brand if price is reasonable?
We can but dream, but maybe some day Pentax will release a mirrorless with a viewfinder - they did it before with the Optio 750z which in its day was a very cool camera. It's just that the last three offerings, K-01, M-X, and less so the Q range have just not penetrated the market like they might have, if fitted with a viewfinder. Quite fancy a
monochrome EVF in the Q.
Actually that last comment is a bit of an understatement, it would be absolutely fandabatastic if Pentax released a Monochrome Q (original body) with a MONOCHROME E.V.F. - make the most of the 12mp sensor! Go for it P.