There’s a dubious rumor circulating about OM System launching an OM-3 Monochrome camera in 2026. While there are plenty of reasons to doubt the rumor, there are even more reasons why an OM-3 Monochrome is actually a really good idea. 4/3 Rumors describes the rumor as “wild but exciting,” and that language certainly covers it. I’m not too interested in determining how believable this rumor is, and am happy to leave it at “doubtful.” What I am interested in doing instead is discussing why OM should make an OM-3 Monochrome. It’s a great idea, and I sure hope OM Digital Solutions’ recent corporate shakeup has emboldened the company to take big risks, like releasing a black-and-white camera, for example. OM System OM-3 | Credit: OM System It’s a good time to launch a monochrome camera. Much like analog photography has experienced a massive resurgence, we are in something of a renaissance for monochrome photography, too.…