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04/07/2004 09:19:44 AM · #1
I was wondering if anyone might know how to kick a digital Rebel into B&W mode, or if it even has b&w mode. Sorry if this has already been asked before!
04/07/2004 09:21:08 AM · #2
The rebel doesn't have b/w mode. You can do this in post processing software like Photoshop, Elements or Paint Shop Pro.
04/07/2004 09:25:46 AM · #3
How sad. :( Thanks though!
04/07/2004 09:35:40 AM · #4
Originally posted by narilka:

How sad. :( Thanks though!


Why? other than the preview to see what b&w looks like (which you don't get with a film camera with b&w film either) why shoot the orignial in b&w? there are several ways to make it b&w in PS or any editing program (one click or very complex with layers for adjustability)and you still have your orignal color shot for other uses or effects.
04/07/2004 09:48:51 AM · #5
Normally images taken in black and white mode have very poor contrast and more akin to a weak grayscale. Even if your camera did have a b&w mode it would be more beneficial to convert or tweak the shot in editing software.

PS. It doesnt have a 'movie' mode either :P

Message edited by author 2004-04-07 13:49:22.
04/07/2004 09:51:07 AM · #6
Originally posted by narilka:

How sad. :( Thanks though!


LOL
Yeah, bummer.
You could just shoot black and white things. That would work! ;-)
04/07/2004 10:04:36 AM · #7
For convenience, mostly.

And I didn't want a movie mode, thanks. :-p I just wanted black and white "film". It's not like I'd take colour film pictures and try to put them on black & white paper, so I figured I'd ask about the equivalent on digital.
04/07/2004 10:26:07 AM · #8
i did that plenty of times in my darkroom - using color negatives to print BW prints.... you have to know how to look at them in a BW sense though or they will be flat - like BW mode on a digi cam

you'll get better results converting color digital to BWon the pc than any -on camera- BW setting.

Originally posted by narilka:

It's not like I'd take colour film pictures and try to put them on black & white paper, so I figured I'd ask about the equivalent on digital


Message edited by author 2004-04-07 19:29:23.
04/07/2004 03:24:09 PM · #9
Yeah, I was upset that my 10D didn't have B/W or Sepia either. But, that's because I didn't know how to do it in PS. Now, I am learning. It really is better since there is more control. As for developing film in the darkroom... I did that for years! Color film is such a pain in the butt to do in B/W. You need a ton of patience to get the photo right... and then, the roll may not be consistent, so you have to change all your settings for your next picture! I prefer to shoot 35mm IN B/W film if I am going to do b/w developing. :)
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