The new Leica M11 Monochrom camera uses exactly the same Sony A7rV sensor with stripped RGB filter (the sensor is listed on Sony’s sensor page). PetaPixel tested the M11 and the result is quite clear: the M11 gives 1 stop advantage and visible increased sharpness compared to the classic Bayer sensor!
I do believe Sony should make a Sony A7rV monochrome version for those reasons:
- It would give us the option of getting the “ultimate” dynamic range and sharpness performance of those superb Sony sensors
- It would be a camera without real competition (the Leica is way too expensive and limited)
- It would not cannibalize any current Sony camera sales as this would find a completely different use.
What do you think?
