Next up: capturing images in B&W

You can see the full write-up with larger sized sample images at http://esfotoclix.com/blog1/?p=470. The basic gist goes something like this:

1) As an aid to visualize B&W compositions, shoot RAW and set your camera to a monochrome mode. The image you get may not be optimum B&W, but should give you some rough idea as to how the capture would work in that format.

http://backup.cambridgeincolour.com/...issub-01bw.jpg

2) Since you shot RAW, you can then take the captured image, convert it back to color and make any adjustments (WB, exposure) you deem necessary in ViewNX.

http://backup.cambridgeincolour.com/...issub-01cl.jpg

3) In your favorite editor (PSPX2 for me) perform a filtered B&W conversion

http://backup.cambridgeincolour.com/...pspmono-01.jpg

4) Perform any edits you deem necessary on the image (contrast, sharpness) -- though I haven't decided if it's better to do these before or after conversion.

http://backup.cambridgeincolour.com/...issub-01pp.jpg