Choosing a camera with a dedicated monochrome sensor requires a deep commitment to black and white photography. The author describes his personal journey to the eventual purchase of a Leica Q3 Monochrom.
Last week, Macfilos celebrated monochrome photography, featuring insights and tributes to notable photographers, and discussions on perceptions of monochrome images from colour conversions.
The article discusses the comparison between dedicated monochrome cameras and colour cameras producing black-and-white images, emphasising differences in quality, processing, and personal choice regarding photographic preferences and investment.
After years of monochrome photography, the author embraced colour with digital but has recently rekindled an appreciation for monochrome, exploring software conversions and techniques while resisting new camera purchases.
Macfilos celebrates the bicentennial of photography this week by highlighting black and white photography's significance, featuring classic articles from renowned photographers, and a review of a future classic monochrome camera.
Paul Reid, an award-winning British photographer, has chosen to focus exclusively on black and white photography, particularly emphasizing street portraits, shot on Leica Monochrom cameras.
Ricoh has launched the GR IV Monochrome camera, featuring a 25.74-megapixel sensor and advanced monochrome capabilities, priced at $2,200 in the USA and ÂŁ1,700 in the UK.
Jonathan Slack reviews the new Leica Q3 Monochrom and delves into the history of the successful Q range and previous monochrome cameras from Wetzlar. Read this definitive view of the Leica Q3 Monochrom
Leica announced the Q3 Monochrom, a dedicated black-and-white camera featuring a 60MP sensor, advanced connectivity, and Content Credentials technology. It retails for £5,800/$7,790/€6.750, available globally from 20 November 2025.
Ricoh will launch the GR IV Monochrome camera in Spring 2026, featuring a modified sensor for improved low-light performance and image quality, while maintaining a compact design similar to the existing GR IV model.
Mark Catto discovers that the charms of having Paris all to yourself for a day are not to be undervalued or dampened by a little rain. And yes, it's still beautiful.