X-Rite ColorChecker Nano

X-Rite ColorChecker Nano - 24 colour patches in a 24 × 40 mm target

For close-up work where a small object fills the frame, the X-Rite ColorChecker Nano provides a compact colour reference for creating profiles in post-production. Its 24 colour patches sit on a target measuring just 24 × 40 mm, so it can be included in a macro or object-photography setup without taking up much space. It’s also light enough to carry between shoots, which is useful when you photograph artwork or small items in different locations. The target is intended for use with colour-management software, rather than as a general screen-calibration device. Its scientifically determined patches include chromatic colours, primary colours and greyscale values, giving software a set of known references for camera profiling. That’s useful when colour consistency matters across a series of close-up images, such as documenting artwork or photographing a collection of small objects. The same target can also be part of a video colour-correction workflow: DaVinci Resolve is among the listed software options. Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom are supported through a free plugin, and the list also includes Color Finale, Hasselblad Phocus and 3DLUT Creator. The main point is its very small footprint; the trade-off is that the target is intended for small subjects and close-up work.

Colour Reference Features

• 24 colour patches: The target brings together measured colour references for profile creation. Those references give colour-management software values to work from when correcting colour during post-production.
• Chromatic, primary and greyscale patches: The patch range includes distinct kinds of colour information rather than a single set of hues. Greyscale values are part of the target too, providing references beyond saturated colour.
• For close-up and object photography: Its intended work includes macro photography and small subjects. That makes it relevant for detail shots where the photographed object occupies much of the frame.
• Artwork photography: Colour profiles created with suitable software can be used in post-production when photographing art. This is a focused use for a reference target, rather than a general-purpose studio accessory.
• Small 24 × 40 mm format: The compact target can be positioned alongside small subjects in a close-up setup. Its dimensions are especially relevant when a larger reference would take up too much of the frame.
• Lightweight at 50 g: The low weight makes the Nano simple to pack with camera gear for work away from the studio. It takes little space in a kit bag, which suits a target meant for close-up and object work.
• Software options for photo and video: Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom work with the target through a free plugin. The listed options also cover Color Finale, DaVinci Resolve for video colour correction, Hasselblad Phocus for ICC camera profiling and 3DLUT Creator.

What's Included

• X-Rite ColorChecker Nano

Technical Specifications

• Brand: X-Rite
• Model: ColorChecker Nano
• Type: Colour reference target
• Colour patches: 24
• Patch types: Chromatic colours, primary colours and greyscale values
• Dimensions: 24 × 40 mm
• Weight: 0.05 kg
• Software compatibility: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Color Finale, Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve, Hasselblad Phocus and 3DLUT Creator