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First time monochrome, "street" shots

  
 
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p.1 #1 · First time monochrome, "street" shots


I tried out some monochrome photography day using my G9MKII with a Lumix 35-100 f/2.8 lens today. I was quite happy with the results since this was my first time trying the camera out in monochrome. One thing that was odd, is that when I imported the RAW images into LRC, they were all in color. Anyone have any idea why this happended? I had to reconvert to B&W using one of the presets.

Constructive critiquing welcomed




  DC-G9M2    LUMIX G VARIO 35-100/F2.8II lens    68mm    f/5.0    1/500s    100 ISO    0.0 EV  






  DC-G9M2    LUMIX G VARIO 35-100/F2.8II lens    80mm    f/2.8    1/2000s    100 ISO    0.0 EV  











  DC-G9M2    LUMIX G VARIO 35-100/F2.8II lens    85mm    f/2.8    1/2000s    100 ISO    0.0 EV  






  DC-G9M2    LUMIX G VARIO 35-100/F2.8II lens    89mm    f/2.8    1/2000s    125 ISO    0.0 EV  






  DC-G9M2    LUMIX G VARIO 35-100/F2.8II lens    89mm    f/2.8    1/2000s    200 ISO    0.0 EV  






  DC-G9M2    LUMIX G VARIO 35-100/F2.8II lens    75mm    f/5.0    1/1600s    160 ISO    0.0 EV  






  DC-G9M2    LUMIX G VARIO 35-100/F2.8II lens    100mm    f/5.0    1/1600s    200 ISO    0.0 EV  




Sep 17, 2025 at 08:49 PM
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p.1 #2 · First time monochrome, "street" shots


If you want your "Filter Settings" or "Photo Style" settings to go from your camera to your importing device, as shot, you'll need to shoot in jpeg. Or RAW+jpeg if you want to have the option to process the RAW images differently.

Nice shots, btw.



Sep 18, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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p.1 #3 · First time monochrome, "street" shots


I don't find B&W makes these any more appealing than color. Whites are blown out and shadows too dark. JMO


Sep 18, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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p.1 #4 · First time monochrome, "street" shots


I like these. I'm a fan of contrasty black and white. Especially mid day when the light is harsh and someplace like Jax beach pier doesn't always have an appealing color palette midday.


For your color profiles from JPG, make sure under Lightroom Preferences > Presets the RAW Defaults Global is set to "Camera Settings"



Sep 18, 2025 at 11:54 AM
 


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p.1 #5 · First time monochrome, "street" shots


Thanks for the advice. I will make the change.


Sep 18, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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p.1 #6 · First time monochrome, "street" shots


I will go through the images again and see if I can fix the highlights and shadows. Sometimes I prefer B&W depending on the subject. This ws my first time trying this.


Sep 18, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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p.1 #7 · First time monochrome, "street" shots


My eyes are seeing a slight green temperature cast on the conversion. Am I nuts?


Sep 18, 2025 at 01:17 PM







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