B&W only DSLR

leadbelly · 08-05-2013, 10:26 PM

What happened to my message? It's blank. Did the admins move to the proper forum?

Anyway, was just wondering how to remove the color array filter of my K100D, after reading how Canon users remove theirs from old 1000D's. Any ideas? Thanks!

Last edited by leadbelly; 08-05-2013 at 11:08 PM.

Adam · 08-05-2013, 11:45 PM

Originally posted by leadbelly

What happened to my message? It's blank. Did the admins move to the proper forum?

Anyway, was just wondering how to remove the color array filter of my K100D, after reading how Canon users remove theirs from old 1000D's. Any ideas? Thanks!

I think that was a temporary glitch. If you were to remove the CFA, would you need to use a different program to decode the raw files?

yusuf · 08-06-2013, 01:20 AM

Originally posted by Adam

If you were to remove the CFA, would you need to use a different program to decode the raw files?

Interesting. Anyone converted any Pentax DSLR?

leadbelly · 08-06-2013, 08:12 AM

I'll try to track down the blog I read where they removed the color filter array themselves. They basically scratched and peeled it off (in one sample shot, there were still bits of color left along the edges where the filter wasn't removed completely). Apparently it makes images sharper, more sensitive ISO, and better DR. But yeah, anyone tried this out themselves?

edit: here's the link - http://petapixel.com/2013/08/04/scratching-the-color-filter-array-layer-off-...per-bw-photos/

**gofour3** · 08-06-2013, 10:01 AM

I guess that’s a cheaper alternative than getting a Leica “Monochrom”!

Or you could just shoot film and switch between colour and b&w whenever you want using the same camera.

Phil.

08-05-2013, 10:26 PM	#1
leadbelly Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 597	B&W only DSLR What happened to my message? It's blank. Did the admins move to the proper forum? Anyway, was just wondering how to remove the color array filter of my K100D, after reading how Canon users remove theirs from old 1000D's. Any ideas? Thanks! Last edited by leadbelly; 08-05-2013 at 11:08 PM.

08-05-2013, 11:45 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Originally posted by leadbelly What happened to my message? It's blank. Did the admins move to the proper forum? Anyway, was just wondering how to remove the color array filter of my K100D, after reading how Canon users remove theirs from old 1000D's. Any ideas? Thanks! I think that was a temporary glitch. If you were to remove the CFA, would you need to use a different program to decode the raw files? Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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08-06-2013, 01:20 AM	#3
yusuf Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palo Alto, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,497	Originally posted by Adam If you were to remove the CFA, would you need to use a different program to decode the raw files? Interesting. Anyone converted any Pentax DSLR?

08-06-2013, 08:12 AM	#4
leadbelly Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 597 Original Poster	I'll try to track down the blog I read where they removed the color filter array themselves. They basically scratched and peeled it off (in one sample shot, there were still bits of color left along the edges where the filter wasn't removed completely). Apparently it makes images sharper, more sensitive ISO, and better DR. But yeah, anyone tried this out themselves? edit: here's the link - http://petapixel.com/2013/08/04/scratching-the-color-filter-array-layer-off-...per-bw-photos/

08-06-2013, 10:01 AM	#5
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,090	I guess that’s a cheaper alternative than getting a Leica “Monochrom”! Or you could just shoot film and switch between colour and b&w whenever you want using the same camera. Phil.