Debayering a Color Sensor
2013-11-30 • SEND FEEDBACK | 
Related: Bayer matrix color filter array, black and white, Dan Llewlyn, digital sensor, Nikon, Nikon D800, Nikon D800E, Nikon DSLR
Related: Bayer matrix color filter array, black and white, Dan Llewlyn, digital sensor, Nikon, Nikon D800, Nikon D800E, Nikon DSLR
See the Nikon D800 monochrome discussion.
Images here are from a Canon 5D, courtesy of MaxMax.com. They show a before and after sensor.
Sensor from Canon 5D showing RGGB Bayer matrix
After debayering, the color filter matrix (Bayer matrix) is gone. All pixels are then equally sensitive to all colors of light.
Sensor from Canon 5D after removal of RGGB Bayer matrix
