A Monochrome Pentax D-SLR! Would you buy it?

alexcox · 06-03-2015, 08:45 AM

I have a K-01 converted to IR by one of the companies that does that.
The IR filter removes almost all traces of colour (there are various filters which
you can chose). So essentially I have a "monochrom" type camera (though
with infrared visuals!) for the cost of the K-01 and the conversion.
Less than $500!

DeadJohn · 06-03-2015, 09:38 AM

I think the era of needing a dedicated B&W DSLR is over. Modern sensors are so good that the loss from the Bayer filter array is negligible. When I want B&W I can do a conversion in-camera (the Ricoh GR is great at this) or in software.

There are edge cases where a B&W sensor offers significant benefits but total sales will be low.

**LaurenOE** · 06-03-2015, 09:50 AM

The only way I would buy one if it was something like 24bit, had large photosite sizes, a super fast processor and could also do amazing video.

AquaDome · 06-03-2015, 10:05 AM

A monochrome pseudo-rangefinder APSC with K-mount would appeal to me.
Add a monochrome EVF with rangefinder-style manual focusing and IR capabilities and I'm in for $500.

LFLee · 06-03-2015, 10:08 AM

they will sell more if they re-release the LX.

Shanti · 06-05-2015, 08:11 PM

A 12 or 16MP B&W 16bit sensor would be great,Samsung is rumored to be working on one,but not sure if it ever sees the light

shuttles12000 · 06-05-2015, 10:12 PM

I'm an unreservedly YES
I've often said, take away the Bayer Filter on a K-30 and use all the pixels and you've got 48MP of sensor available!

View Poll Results: Would you buy a B&W only camera?
Yes	14	14.14%
May be, if price is right	27	27.27%
LoL! Why would i ?	58	58.59%
I am rich and i will buy a Leica & use it with Apple Photos App	0	0%
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06-03-2015, 08:45 AM	#31
alexcox Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Colestin, OR Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 79	monochrome K-01 I have a K-01 converted to IR by one of the companies that does that. The IR filter removes almost all traces of colour (there are various filters which you can chose). So essentially I have a "monochrom" type camera (though with infrared visuals!) for the cost of the K-01 and the conversion. Less than $500!

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06-03-2015, 09:38 AM	#32
DeadJohn Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,834	I think the era of needing a dedicated B&W DSLR is over. Modern sensors are so good that the loss from the Bayer filter array is negligible. When I want B&W I can do a conversion in-camera (the Ricoh GR is great at this) or in software. There are edge cases where a B&W sensor offers significant benefits but total sales will be low.

06-03-2015, 09:50 AM	#33
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690	The only way I would buy one if it was something like 24bit, had large photosite sizes, a super fast processor and could also do amazing video.

06-03-2015, 10:05 AM	#34
AquaDome Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: New Carlisle, IN Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,475	A monochrome pseudo-rangefinder APSC with K-mount would appeal to me. Add a monochrome EVF with rangefinder-style manual focusing and IR capabilities and I'm in for $500.

06-03-2015, 10:08 AM	#35
LFLee Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,292	they will sell more if they re-release the LX.

06-05-2015, 08:11 PM	#36
Shanti Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Western Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 927	A 12 or 16MP B&W 16bit sensor would be great,Samsung is rumored to be working on one,but not sure if it ever sees the light

06-05-2015, 10:12 PM	#37
shuttles12000 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Hobart TAS Posts: 87	I'm an unreservedly YES I've often said, take away the Bayer Filter on a K-30 and use all the pixels and you've got 48MP of sensor available!