Dear Subscriber First Name,

Today we would like to talk a bit more about our Monochrome camera. Oh wait: are we just announcing a new product!?
Almost, read on…

Monochrome Camera

Up until now, the only way to take true B&W images was either expensive or tedious. On one hand, dedicated cameras came at a significant cost and added complexity. On the other hand, post-processing conversion required real expertise and work to achieve similar results.

Pixii is offering a solution to enjoy the real B&W experience by directly capturing true RAW monochrome images!

Switch to Monochrome

Flick a switch in the app or use a double-click shortcut on the camera and Pixii now offers two cameras in one:

• the high-quality color camera you already know about

• and an authentic monochrome camera that allows you to work in a purely B&W workflow.

Pixii is the first camera capable of shooting both in true RAW monochrome or color!

The complete system is compatible with all Pixii camera models with a software update, so owners of the previous generation can still enjoy the same benefits.

The Monochrome Magic

But, “How does this work?” you may ask.

Well, image sensors are monochrome in essence, except most of them are covered by a Bayer filter. The filter helps them see colors. We have filed a patent for a system that can cancel the effect of the Bayer filter. This technology is an integral part of Pixii cameras. While the filter cannot be physically removed, its influence on the photons received by the sensor largely can.

To learn more about it, take a look at the new page dedicated to Monochrome on our website.

And to complement our website, our new ambassador, Mattias Burling, has already posted a video on his Youtube channel to illustrate the experience and benefits with his own personal Pixii “Monochrome” camera.

The Pixii Monochrome mode is obviously for serious shooters.

We hope you are as excited about this innovation as we are. Let us know what you think, and feel free to send your questions.

We have already assembled a list of frequently asked questions and we will update it during the Summer, along with more examples and comparisons.

If you already own a Pixii camera, you can now update your firmware and find the monochrome mode in your camera and app menus. 

And if you were on the fence about buying one, you’ve now got a much easier equation to solve…

You can directly order a new Pixii Camera on our online store.

Have a great day,
Isabelle & the Pixii team.