As always interesting and informative. I haven't shot B&W since returning from overseas in 1969 with a Minolta SRT 101. Definately will explore the possiblities. Thanks for the inspiration!
Ok here we go! My favorite camera is my (2004) Konica-Minolta A2 Bridge camera. It has a 7x optical zoom GT lens. (Good Glass) Yes the CCD sensor is only 2/3 - 8.2 megapixels. But it uses an EVF which when I set the mode to B&W, that is what I see through the view finder. You could say it is a Mirrorless camera from (2004). Takes great photos! Yes it is a dinosaur, but I still love it.
great vid i only have a cannon pocket camera any tips on how to stop the sky in my pics coming out over exposed . cheers and well done to all the people in your pics for posing and letting you take their pics
Yes! I shoot MF w the 100s and the 50r. I almost pulled the trigger on a Leica Monachrom with a Summi lens. Instead I developed a Leicaesque BnW preset for myself and that’s what I now try and shoot on with my 50r.
When I"m shooting B&W, I'm doing it on my M10M 99.999% of the time, or maybe film. Yeah, you don't have the colors to adjust in post, but I just put a yellow or orange filter on and I'm good to go. That M10M is not only amazing with respect to the gradations of luminance you can capture, but also is one heck of a low light monster.
Yes, good tips. Interestingly, I had just started to see that using the EVF instead of the meter can result in a better picture. But perhaps not always. Lately, I have been taking two shots of the same scene, one with the meter and the second with my eye. I am somewhat surprised at how often I like what the meter does. My eye tends to darken the scene. Sometime too much I think.
How to apply rule #1 with an X-T5?? I can shoot B&W while saving both jpg & RAW; or toggle Custom 1 with B&W on to choose and off to shoot; but don’t see how to make the EVF B&W while saving color.
Tip number 6. If any 'real', 'proper' (probably film) photographer says you converted a colour picture to black and white to make it more interesting. Ignore them.
Hi Mr.Brownstone. thanks for the amazing video. I'd like to ask you an important question: what camera would you suggest to a beginner? Without spending a fortune. Thanks 🙏🙏🙏
Thanks for the tips, very useful from an experienced photographer. I guess the last two aren’t specific to B&W though. What about using red, green and yellow in-camera-digital and glass filters please?
I don't like futzing with filters, but if one has a Monochrom sensor, filters are the way to go! I also like preserving the option of shooting and displaying in color, rare as that might be. 😊
I find I only resort to B&W when my color compositions is horrible. Usually in super high contrasty scenes. That and/or my ISO is too high and I need a way to fix that mess. Otherwise, B&W is in a weird space. It can look absolutely great. But I have to want to look at it to appreciate it. Not something I want to go out of my way to see.
Try this (Per SONY): Go to camera settings and scroll through the pages until you come to the screen with Creative Style. Depending on your camera and firmware version, the exact place in your menu might be different. Enter the Creative Style settings and scroll down to select Black and White. Note: You can customize the sharpness and contrast to create your own look. This is analogous to having different film emulsions at your disposal. Next, be sure that you have the Live View Display, Setting Effect: On. With Picture Effect Setting On, the creative style is applied to the image in the viewfinder so what you see is what you get. If you prefer to compose on the LCD, you'll see the scene in black and white there as well. Lastly, to give you full control over the image in post-production, be sure to shoot in RAW or RAW + JPEG so that you’ll have the raw files to massage down the line. >Mark
You can't shoot in color and see on the camera in B&W. Cameras don't work that way. RAW is always in color. Jpeg can be set to Color or monochrome but not both.
Not just for beginners. I shot b&w on film 50 years ago, now I’m learning on a mirrorless camera. Thanks.
I still shoot in black and white film with my Cannon F1
Nice video and love that Hugh presented not only these tips but multiple different camera bodies/lenses are represented.
Thank you! Very helpful tips
This definitely are helpful. It’s giving me great ideas. Thank you.
Maria, once again: how lovely! 😊🖖🏻
Great tips, thx for sharing your expertise and knowledge
Thank you for providing such useful tips. Everyone else tends to give the obvious. Greatly appreciated your tips.
My pleasure! 😊
As always interesting and informative. I haven't shot B&W since returning from overseas in 1969 with a Minolta SRT 101. Definately will explore the possiblities. Thanks for the inspiration!
Those photos are awesome.
Thank you, David - we had fun (we always do!).
AWESOME TIPS!🤘🏾🤘🏾
Thanks for this. Concise and useful.
Glad you found it useful! 😊
Agreed, I always have a histogram in my EVF, exposure metering is not good enough.
These are GREAT SHOTS!
Thanks so much!
Ok here we go! My favorite camera is my (2004) Konica-Minolta A2 Bridge camera. It has a 7x optical zoom GT lens. (Good Glass) Yes the CCD sensor is only 2/3 - 8.2 megapixels. But it uses an EVF which when I set the mode to B&W, that is what I see through the view finder. You could say it is a Mirrorless camera from (2004). Takes great photos! Yes it is a dinosaur, but I still love it.
Thanks Hugh !
Liked this video and the 5 tips.
great vid i only have a cannon pocket camera any tips on how to stop the sky in my pics coming out over exposed . cheers and well done to all the people in your pics for posing and letting you take their pics
Love your tip #5. ;)
That's an interesting camera he's using, a "Lecia". Not heard of that brand before.
Tipps # 1 and 3 - one of those "ah-ha! moments" in learning. Thank you.
So nice to see you here, Ed!
Looking at Urban Photography in B&W, everyday angles & Shapes, maybe people, etc. please provide your advice
Yes! I shoot MF w the 100s and the 50r. I almost pulled the trigger on a Leica Monachrom with a Summi lens. Instead I developed a Leicaesque BnW preset for myself and that’s what I now try and shoot on with my 50r.
Nice advice, and very concise. Regarding MF and EVF’s, what about bracketing, just to be sure? Thank you very much!
Nice one!
When I"m shooting B&W, I'm doing it on my M10M 99.999% of the time, or maybe film.
Yeah, you don't have the colors to adjust in post, but I just put a yellow or orange filter on and I'm good to go.
That M10M is not only amazing with respect to the gradations of luminance you can capture, but also is one heck of a low light monster.
Yes, it is! Have one in-house at the moment with the 50 APO!
Excellent, thank you!
Kit! Thank YOU!
very good tips
Thanks, Sajjad!
Yes, good tips. Interestingly, I had just started to see that using the EVF instead of the meter can result in a better picture. But perhaps not always. Lately, I have been taking two shots of the same scene, one with the meter and the second with my eye. I am somewhat surprised at how often I like what the meter does. My eye tends to darken the scene. Sometime too much I think.
the last tip is the hardest probably can never get
Great comment on using your eyes and not the meter. That's my problem !
How to apply rule #1 with an X-T5?? I can shoot B&W while saving both jpg & RAW; or toggle Custom 1 with B&W on to choose and off to shoot; but don’t see how to make the EVF B&W while saving color.
Awesome :)
Glad you liked it, Krishnan! 🙏🏻
Have Nikon digital and a regular nikon how to set for black and white
Tip number 6. If any 'real', 'proper' (probably film) photographer says you converted a colour picture to black and white to make it more interesting. Ignore them.
Hi Mr.Brownstone. thanks for the amazing video. I'd like to ask you an important question: what camera would you suggest to a beginner? Without spending a fortune.
Thanks 🙏🙏🙏
Thanks for the tips, very useful from an experienced photographer. I guess the last two aren’t specific to B&W though. What about using red, green and yellow in-camera-digital and glass filters please?
I don't like futzing with filters, but if one has a Monochrom sensor, filters are the way to go! I also like preserving the option of shooting and displaying in color, rare as that might be. 😊
Totally up to you Christian. Experiment always. There is no best method - just what works for you or your customer. >Mark
Nice content, but i need more elaborations on tips no 3 please. i dont really get the idea. Thanks
I find I only resort to B&W when my color compositions is horrible. Usually in super high contrasty scenes. That and/or my ISO is too high and I need a way to fix that mess. Otherwise, B&W is in a weird space. It can look absolutely great. But I have to want to look at it to appreciate it. Not something I want to go out of my way to see.
It's good for shooting concerts where they lighting they have on the performers kills a color shot....B&W makes them very useable then.
@@chilecayenne Agreed
We're going to have to work on you, Chris! 😉
can you set the evf black and white on sony a1?
Unfortunately, the EVF on the Sony A1 cannot be set to Black and White.
Try this (Per SONY):
Go to camera settings and scroll through the pages until you come to the screen with Creative Style. Depending on your camera and firmware version, the exact place in your menu might be different.
Enter the Creative Style settings and scroll down to select Black and White.
Note: You can customize the sharpness and contrast to create your own look. This is analogous to having different film emulsions at your disposal.
Next, be sure that you have the Live View Display, Setting Effect: On.
With Picture Effect Setting On, the creative style is applied to the image in the viewfinder so what you see is what you get. If you prefer to compose on the LCD, you'll see the scene in black and white there as well.
Lastly, to give you full control over the image in post-production, be sure to shoot in RAW or RAW + JPEG so that you’ll have the raw files to massage down the line. >Mark
Excellent
Just get a Pentax K3 III Monochrome ... and You will learn quickly just by doing.
What’s the music that’s playing?
Maria, this is a question for you -- and I agree -- great music!
Orange by Siny - we're glad you enjoyed the music!
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Love Hugh! Thanks for bringing such interesting series on great topics!
Tip #1, high-resolving Lenses on almost any Camera Body.
You can't shoot in color and see on the camera in B&W. Cameras don't work that way. RAW is always in color. Jpeg can be set to Color or monochrome but not both.
Yes you can.....
Personally, I thought that was rubbish 🤷♂️ Even if it was being aimed at beginner's.
Right? Some of us beginners don't have a $2,000+ mirrorless camera. And what the heck is "keystone"?