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Re: [Digital BW] Re: Digicam in BW mode, how to test

2002-02-08 by John Labovitz

> Basically, "Monochrome Mode" is provided as a feature for marketing
> purposes. This mode was never expected to be utilized for fine
> photography, nor should it.

True enough, although I've found monochrome mode great for *visualizing* a
scene in B&W.  It's better than squinting, or using an orange filter.  You
can always change the mode to color and re-shoot.

john

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