Written on Nov 27th, 2008 by Dave Adams
Posted In: Camera Tips
Black and White Photography - in-camera vs post-processing
Post Information and Notes
Black and White photography - create/convert in-camera or in post-processing.
- Level:Beginner
- Tools:Camera
- Time:N/A
Digital cameras often give you a choice of shooting in black and white or in colour. At one time, this choice was dictated by the film you loaded into your camera, meaning that you would have to shoot a whole roll of film before you could switch. With digital, you can quickly switch between black and white photography and colour photography simply by selecting the relevant option as and when appropriate.
However, before you jump in and select that black and white photography mode on your camera gives some consideration to what this will actually acheive.
In-camera vs Post-Processing
If you decide to produce black and white photos direct from your DSLR camera, you are conciously deciding that you are not interested in the colour aspects of the scene your are shooting. Is this correct? Are you sure that you will never want to see that image in full colour?
Lyme Park Courtyard in Black and White - converted in Photoshop
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