Calibrite ColorChecker Gray Balance

The Calibrite ColorChecker Gray Balance is scientifically designed to provide a precise uniform surface that is spectrally neutral and reflects the same amount of red, blue and green under all ambient lighting conditions.

Photographers can use ColorChecker Gray Balance as the first reference shot in a series to quickly and easily correct image color under ambient lighting conditions by matching to the average gray value.

The Calibrite ColorChecker Gray Balance allows studio photographers to quickly set the correct studio lighting ratio between guide lights and fill lights to capture accurate color without the need for extensive post processing.

In addition, ColorChecker Gray Balance provides reference values that can be quickly checked and used within the most popular imaging software packages for color adjustment.

ColorChecker have been used as the leading color reference for photographers for over 40 years. ColorChecker maps have been used in the development of custom DNG profiles for workflows in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.

You can also create a custom ICC camera profile for use in Capture One or other ICC software by combining the ColorChecker card with Calibrite ColorChecker Camera Calibration software.

Areas of use

• Digital photography: checking shots to correct white balance, check exposure, create a harmonious balance between main and secondary lighting.
• Analog photography: checking films, lighting, filters and paper
• Graphic design: control of printing and proofing process
• Digital imaging: checking scanners, monitors and proofing equipment
• Cinematography (television and video): Checking the set for lighting, film and the camera equipment itself

Third-party software support
Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom via free plugin
Color Finale
Black Magic DaVinci Resolve for color grading in a video editing workflow
Hasselblad Phocus for ICC camera profiling
3DLUT Creator
DxO Photolab 4

Features of the Calibrite ColorChecker Gray Balance

• Provides reference values for checking and adjusting colors
• Allows users to instantly correct color images by setting the mid-gray tone value
• Allows users to quickly set the correct studio lighting ratio between the main and fill lights
• Use in 85% or lower humidity, non-condensing conditions

Dimensions: 21.6 x 27.9 cm, ideal for shooting on location

Package contents

• Calibrite ColorChecker Gray Balance