# Colorblind Cameras The Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) Shoots Black-and-White Only By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-05-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica-m-monochrom-typ-246 References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/leica-m-monochrom-black-and-white/37285/) & [us.leica-camera](http://us.leica-camera.com/Photography/Leica-M/LEICA-M-MONOCHROM2/) The Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) is the latest version of the M Monochrom, a camera which shoots only in black-and-white. The new version however offers significant improvements on the image quality of predecessors by using an all-new 24-megapixel black-and-white CMOS sensor. The camera is also equipped with [Full HD video recording](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica-q3-43-camera). The Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) is powered by a sensor that doesn't have a color filter array or optical low filter. This allows it to deliver images that are sharper and offer greater clarity and depth. Black-and-white images may seem like a relic of the past but they have always remained favored by many photographers. This camera uses the latest technology to embrace an old-world school of photography. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Black-and-white Photography:** The Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) exemplifies the trend of embracing the timeless appeal of black-and-white photography. - **Enhanced Image Quality:** The all-new 24-megapixel black-and-white CMOS sensor in the Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) highlights the trend towards improved image quality in camera technology. - **Niche Camera Market:** The popularity of the Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) reflects the trend of catering to a niche market of photographers who prefer black-and-white imagery. ### Where This Applies - **Photography and Imaging:** The Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the photography and imaging industry, particularly for high-end camera manufacturers seeking to cater to specific photography preferences. - **Technology and Electronics:** The advancements in image quality and sensor technology showcased in the Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) open up disruptive innovation opportunities for the technology and electronics industry, particularly in the development of specialized camera sensors. - **Art and Design:** The revival of black-and-white photography through devices like the Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) creates disruptive innovation opportunities in the art and design industry, particularly for artists and photographers who embrace the aesthetic appeal of monochrome imagery. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Monochrome Sensor Digital Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensor-digital-camera.md) - [Kevlar-Wrapped Monochrome Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q2-monochrome-reporter.md) - [Digital Black-and-White Camera Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ricoh-gr-iv-monochrome.md) - [Analogue-Like Digital Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica-m11d.md) - [Compact Triple Resolution Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m11.md) - [Sleek Limited Edition Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Hiroshi-Fujiwara-1.md) - [Elegantly Modernized Camera Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica-m6.md) - [Rangefinder-Free Premium Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica-m-ev1.md) - [High-End Full-Frame Camera Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica-q3.md)