Welcome to Monochrome Imaging Services

   Over 250 conversions and counting!

Specializing in the conversion of Sony mirror less cameras to monochrome (B&W) by removing the Color Filter Array (CFA) from the digital sensor, also known as sensor de-bayering. I can also convert these cameras to be sensitive to IR light, either Full Spectrum, or at a given wavelength of your choice. You can also opt for a bare sensor monochrome conversion for use with ultra-wide angle range finder lenses.

Current List of Cameras that I’m Converting and pricing (19-Mar-2024):

All Sony mirror less cameras … $1,200

SIGMA FP & FP-L … $1,200

Nikon Z6 & Z7/II … $1,500

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6, Lumix S5 … $1,500

  Considering the Leica Monochrome? Don’t want to pay the heavy price? Consider this conversion as an alternative. You can use Leica lenses on these Sony cameras, and virtually any lens ever made will adapt. I call this the poor man’s Leica Monochrome. Please look through the Galleries and the Technical section to learn how well the conversion works.

  What are the benefits you should expect from using a converted camera?

  • Increased Resolution & Sensitivity, see HERE
  • The camera has a more film-like response; high ISO noise looks cleaner
  • The use of increased ISO with less objectionable effects

    Please note: the only minus you can expect from a conversion is that the Phase Detect AF no longer functions on the models that have that feature. But the Contrast Detect AF does continue to work. Some cameras perform poorly without PDAF, such as the Nikon ZF and the Sony a7C/CR. All other features continue to function as expected, such as focus peaking, the zebra function etc. 

  I convert APS-C and full-frame sensors of all resolutions. My recommended conversion is of the a7RIII or IV if you are seeking high resolution—it never hurts to have extra pixels to play with in post processing.

“Camera arrived this afternoon – took a few IR photos handheld, ran them through Monochrome2DNG and was blown away by the results — thanks for doing such a great job.–Jonathan Sachs, a7R II(m)”
“The A7rII(m) is a sheer joy to use.  Even the humble old Olympus OM 50/1.8 is magical on it!” –Vivek Iyer
“I am very pleased. The photo looks silvery like film, and makes the image sharper.” –Antonius Widjaya, a7R II(m)
“I am really glad I did not buy a Leica Monochrome now and I couldn’t be more pleased with the quality of these A7(m) images.” –Gary Benson
“The camera is really brilliant.” –Robert Saltzman, a6300(m)
“Even my trickiest lens—a tiny 25mm rangefinder—is showing almost no distortion/smearing at the edges and corners. Amazing.”—Matthew O’Sullivan, a7 II(m) bare sensor

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