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I still love black and white prints. Like most of you, back in the day I had a black and white analog dark room and exclusively printed black and white.
I currently own over 40 digital cameras, but none of them are dedicated monochrome bodies, until now...
Leica makes a number of full frame "Monochrom" cameras. The are expensive running $4,000 USD to around $10,000 USD.
About a year ago, Pentax came out with a Monochrome APS-C DSLR camera body. I finally decided to purchase one, it is scheduled to arrive tomorrow. It costs $2,200 USD new; mine is an "open box" copy I bought from Amazon.com for $1,600 USD. While still expensive, it is much more affordable than one of the Leica "Monochrom's".
I'm greatly looking forward to learning how to use my new B&W body. I've got 6 or 7 colored filters all ready to try out. Also plan to try IR filters and polarizing filters too. Initially, I'll be shooting: Zeiss ZF 25/2.8, Pentax 28/2.8 shift, Leica 50/2 Summicron R, the Pentax 77/1.9 limited (voted Pentax' best lens), and a Pentax 50-135mm zoom lens. Should be lots of fun!
Why does Nikon not make a monochrome camera? Do you think they ever will? If Nikon did make a monochrome camera, would you buy one?
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