Calibrite ColorChecker Grey Balance

Calibrite ColorChecker Gray Balance Mini: A Pocket-Sized Color Balancing Solution

The Calibrite ColorChecker Gray Balance Mini is a compact tool perfect for on-site work. With its dimensions of 6.4 x 10.9 cm, this pocket-sized tool is a miniaturized version of the 18% grey reference square found in the standard 24-patch ColorChecker. Its portable size means it is not only useful during shoots but also in post-production, thus saving precious editing time.

Scientifically designed, the Calibrite ColorChecker Gray Balance Mini exhibits a uniform surface that is spectrally neutral—reflecting equal amounts of red, blue, and green in all lighting conditions. This unique feature allows photographers to utilize the ColorChecker Gray Balance Mini as their first reference shot in a series, to easily correct image color under various lighting situations by balancing on the mean gray value.

• It offers studio photographers the valuable ability to quickly set up the appropriate studio lighting ratio between key and fill lights for precise color capture which requires minimal post-shoot tweaking.
• Also, the ColorChecker Gray Balance Mini provides reference values that allow quick checks and color adjustments within most widely-used image editing software.

ColorCheckers have been the leading color reference for image makers for more than 40 years. They have played a significant role in creating custom DNG profiles for workflows in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. Additionally, a custom ICC camera profile can be created for use in Capture One or other ICC software through the combination of the ColorChecker card with Calibrite ColorChecker Camera Calibration software.

Possible applications include:

• Digital photography: Checking images to correct white balance, verify exposure, create balance between key and fill lights.
• Analog photography: Checking films, lighting, filters, and paper.
• Graphic designing: Reviewing the print and proofing process.
• Digital image editing: Checking scanners, monitors, and proofing devices.
• Cinematography (TV and video): Checking the set for lighting, film, and the camera itself.

It also offers support for various third-party software such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom, Color Finale, Black Magic DaVinci Resolve for color grading in a video editing workflow, Hasselblad Phocus for ICC camera profiling, 3DLUT Creator, and DxO Photolab 4.

Features of the Calibrite ColorChecker Gray Balance Mini:

• Offers reference implementation for color verification and adjustment.
• Allows users to instantly correct colors by adjusting the mid-tone gray value.
• Enables swift setup of appropriate studio lighting ratio between key and fill lights.
• Usable at a humidity level of 85% or lower, non-condensing.
• Dimensions: 6.4 x 10.9 cm - ideal for location shooting.

The package includes:

Calibrite ColorChecker Gray Balance Mini.