Monochrome, IR filters and Confusion

[RichardJ]

Can anybody please explain to me what the effect of the M8 IR problem is on black and white capture. How does the magenta casting manisfest itself on a greyscale?

If Leica decides that fitting an IR filter is the pro tem solution pending a more permanent resolution, would that effectively preclude me from rectrospectivley converting any raw image into monochrome without creating an IR effect?

Am I being stupid here or would the potential solution of a filter to overcome the IR issue simply mean that I would have to remember to dismount the IR filter if I wanted to shoot in monochrome?

Any advice appreciated.

Richard

Just thought of another question, can one mount an IR filter directly on top of an existing UV filter? Cheers