The B&W Collection

Ricoh GR III & GR IIIX JPEG Recipes For Monochrome Photography

B&W Negative +Red Filter

B&W Negative +Red Filter Recipe:

Effect: Hard Monotone
High/Low Key: +1
Contrast: +2
Contrast (Highlight): +4
Contrast (Shadow): -4
Sharpness: +2
Toning: Off
Shading: -1
Clarity: -2
Grain Effect: 2
Highlight Correction: On
Shadow Correction: Medium
Peripheral Illumination Correction: On
High-ISO Noise Reduction: Off
White Balance: Fluorescent D – Daylight Color
WB Compensation: B:2 M:14
ISO: up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation: -2/3 to +1/3 (typically)

Reminiscent of black-and-white negative film captured with a red filter.

Dramatic Monochrome

Dramatic Monochrome Recipe:

Effect: Hi-Contrast B&W
High/Low Key: -1
Contrast: +3
Contrast (Highlight): -3
Contrast (Shadow): -3
Sharpness: 0
Toning: Off
Filter Effect: 2
Shading: 0
Clarity: +1
Grain Effect: 3
Highlight Correction: On
Shadow Correction: Low
Peripheral Illumination Correction: On
High-ISO Noise Reduction: Off
White Balance: CT 10000K
WB Compensation: A:0 M:14
ISO: up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation: -1/3 to +1/3 (typically)

High-contrast black-and-white aesthetic with bright highlights and deep shadows.

Monochrome Film

Monochrome Film Recipe:

Effect: BW Monotone
High/Low Key: +3
Contrast: +4
Contrast (Highlight): -4
Contrast (Shadow): -4
Sharpness: +1
Toning: Off
Filter Effect: 2
Shading: -1
Clarity: +2
Grain Effect: 1
Highlight Correction: On
Shadow Correction: Low
Peripheral Illumination Correction: On
High-ISO Noise Reduction: Off
White Balance: Auto
WB Compensation: A:0 M:0
ISO: up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation: +1/3 to +2/3 (typically)

Classic black-and-white print film aesthetic with good contrast.

Moody Monochrome

Moody Monochrome Recipe:

Effect: BW Monotone
High/Low Key: +2
Contrast: +4
Contrast (Highlight): -2
Contrast (Shadow): +2
Sharpness: -1
Toning: Off
Filter Effect: 3
Shading: 0
Clarity: +4
Grain Effect: 3
Highlight Correction: On
Shadow Correction: High
Peripheral Illumination Correction: On
High-ISO Noise Reduction: Off
White Balance: CT 2500K
WB Compensation: B:14 M:0
ISO: up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation: +1/3 to +1 (typically)

Often produces a dramatic B&W aesthetic with strong contrast.

Black & White Negative

Black & White Negative Recipe:

Effect: Hi-Contrast B&W
High/Low Key: +1
Contrast: -2
Contrast (Highlight): -4
Contrast (Shadow): 0
Sharpness: -1
Toning: Off
Filter Effect: Off
Shading: -1
Clarity: +2
Grain Effect: 2
Highlight Correction: On
Shadow Correction: Low
Peripheral Illumination Correction: On
High-ISO Noise Reduction: Off
White Balance: Fluorescent N – Daylight White
WB Compensation: A:14 G:14
ISO: up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation: 0 to +2/3 (typically)