Monochrome and Black & White

[Adow2]

Hi all

This is prob a very basic question hence why I've posted it in here!

Is there a difference between a black & white shot and a monochrome shot. I see all the time people describing their shots using both names. My canon 400d has a monochrome setting ( I often use) but other cameras have a black n white setting. Is it just the usual wording differences between camera manufacturers or is there a definite difference?

Sorry if it's a stupid question, but I always think a stupid question is one which isn't asked in the first place!

Ta!
Alan

 

[Ady N]

mono (one) chrome (colour)

An image could be toned such as sepia, etc so therefore not b&w but that is usually called a toned image but can be referred to as monochrome

 

[ernesto]

All B+W are monochrome but not all monochrome are B+W.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monochrome

 

[Adow2]

All makes sense now! Thanks for the info, much appreciated!