As someone reminded me on a very downvoted comment on another post, you're missing the point. :) It's about presentation or artistic value, not the contents of the image.
You can use an LCD panel to get a similar effect, but you'd need a reflective or transreflective display. Those aren't cheap either.
You can use an LCD panel to get a similar effect, but you'd need a reflective or transreflective display. Those aren't cheap either.