Brilliant Little Camera
Not too long ago I was going through some old photos that I had taken and re-discovered some black and white images that were taken with my Minolta Dimage 7Hi.

Image from dpreview.
I remember that this little camera could take RAW images too. Not bad for something that was around in 2002. From what I recall, this camera has a relatively large sensor. This coupled with not too many — 5 megapixels — is a recipe for awesomeness.
It is a bummer that the 4AA batteries do not last very long. But that is excusable when you can sync the flash at *any* shutter speed. Off camera!! Without! buying any expensive flash triggers. It does not matter that it only goes down to F/9, when you can set the shutter at 1/2000th of a second. And still sync the flash. Total awesomeness now.
I wanted to give the Black and White in camera settings another go. I must say, I am pretty excited.