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For folks that want to get into photography as an artist or a career and wonder additional tools they would need to go with their camera and lenses, well, look no further. For the art photographer...maybe??
You got to give it to Xrite to eliminate the guess work of accurate colors and temperature, during shoots and in post! Although a bit of a pain in the a$$, once you get used to the set-up and workflow, it's pretty easy to use. The price may seem steep for most, but with it's professional and slight tactical appeal with rugged weather resistant construction, you'll easily realize you don't have to bust out that old janky, paint swatch covered, DIY calibration board you made from Home Depot parts and thought it was a great idea to use for a Bridal shoot, again. Those days are over and with this, you'll thank yourself for the investment well spent.
This pack also have a white and grey cards included, which is great for video and even to calibrate your white balance on your camera. I even use this with my camera phone. It's great for bloggers to do a quick 5 - 10 second clip of them holding the ColorChecker Passport flashing all sides if they're on location and in fairly consistent lighting conditions, like on an over cast day. So much stuff on Youtube avail to watch on how to use this valuable tool in your photography.
Most of us now have a nice bit of extra cash in our pockets, technically making this very affordable. Of course, I must say, this will only improve the color accuracy to a specific standard, for the sake of accuracy and consistency in their true visual representations. So, if your interested in industry work, such as, but not limited to; Product Photography, Hair Color Photography, Beauty, Fashion, Nature, even Reference Photography for 3D projects, or any type of photography where accurate colors are critical, this is the tool for you. It will make color matching and white balance less of a challenge.
All of that being said, it really comes down with usage. Art Photography, by the very nature of it, open-ended to interpretation by the artist (photographer), colors can be manipulated to fit a certain tone and emotion created by the artists vision. I guess if you needed accurate colors to have a good foundation to start with, especially if the imagery were grouped together and you want to stay consistent to a theme, then this may be a good investment for you.
What this product cannot do is make you a better photographer if you are not using it.
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X-Rite ColorChecker Range for Photographers
X-Rite ColorChecker targets are photographer and filmmaker references that ensure predictable results in all lighting conditions. Capture professional and accurate colours from the beginning and minimise editing time to achieve true-to-life colour.
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X-Rite ColorChecker NanoFor those extremely small or close up projects, the Nano version of the ColorChecker target provides a precision colour reference for the tightest or most close up shots. Measuring just 24 x 40mm, the Nano is the smallest target within the ColorChecker range and is an ideal tool for macro, art and object photography. Use the ColorChecker Nano to create custom camera and scanner profiles, colour grade video footage or use as a visual reference. |
X-Rite ColorChecker Passport Photo 2The Passport Photo 2 combines four photographic targets into one pocket-size protective case that adjusts to any scene, allowing you to set exposure, create custom white balance, colour profiles and much more. Together with its camera calibration software and Lightroom plugin, you get the ultimate functionality, flexibility and portability for a more perfect colour journey. |
X-Rite ColorChecker ClassicThe ColorChecker Classic target is designed to deliver true-to-life colour reproduction so that photographers and filmmakers can predict and control how colour will look under any illumination. Each of the 24 colours represents the actual colour of natural objects and reflects light just like its real-world counterpart. The ColorChecker Classic can be used to create camera profiles, correct white balance, colour correction, colour grading and more. |
X-Rite ColorChecker Classic XLThis is a larger version of the ColorChecker Classic for those shots taken at a greater distance like at an outdoor event or for drone photography. Measuring an impressive 53 x 37 cm, the Classic XL is the second-largest photographic target, with only the ColorChecker Classic MEGA overshadowing its size. The XL target is an ideal tool for things such as wide landscape shots, large set and interview shots and aerial photography. It's also available with a black portable sleeve or rugged black portable case. |
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X-Rite ColorChecker White BalanceThe ColorChecker White Balance target is spectrally neutral to deliver accurate white reproduction for both photo and video workflows. Use it to perform custom in-camera white balance to ensure precise, uniform, neutral white - under any lighting condition. |
X-Rite ColorChecker Grey BalanceThe ColorChecker Gray Balance card is a pocket-size 18% grey reference for exposure metering and grey balance in photography and adjusting your camera's colour sensitivity to exactly match the ambient lighting conditions, as well as verifying grey balance in video workflows through camera, light and film configuration. |
X-Rite ColorChecker 3-Step GreyScaleThe 3-step ColorChecker Grayscale target lets you balance your images or video footage, allows you to align the exposure and contrast of cameras and simplifies the task of balancing your studio lighting. A white, grey and black target all on a single card make colour adjustments and grading faster and easier with your photo processing or video editing software. |
X-Rite ColorChecker Digital SGObtain the widest colour gamut available! The Digital ColorChecker SG target includes the highest quality colour reference standards available where each of the 140 patches have been chosen for its location in colour space to expand the colour gamut, so you can create profiles that capture the full capabilities of your digital camera and scanner. |
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| X-Rite ColorChecker Nano | X-Rite ColorChecker Passport Photo 2 | X-Rite ColorChecker Classic | X-Rite ColorChecker Classic XL | X-Rite ColorChecker Classic XL with Sleeve | X-Rite ColorChecker Classic XL with Case | |
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| Price | — | $109.99 | — | — | — | — |
| Application | Macro / close up photography | General Photography - multiple reference targets | General Photography | Distance Photography – XL sized target | XL sized target plus durable sleeve for protection | XL sized target plus durable case for protection |
| In Camera White Balance | ✓ | |||||
| Colour Balance | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Number of Targets Included | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Size | 2.4 x 4 cm | 6.36 x 10.8 cm | 21.59 x 27.94 cm | 53.34 x 37.45 cm | 53.34 x 37.45 cm | 53.34 x 37.45 cm |
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An Indispensable Tool for Color-critical Work
Paraphrasing that beer commercial, I must admit that I do not use this product for all my photography, but when I have to have faithful color reproduction, I do rely on this X-Rite ColorChecker. When used as instructed, it does its magic, saving hours of fiddling with sliders and ensuring the colors of the final output stay true to the subject. So if you do product photography, digitize color documents for archival purposes, care about skin tone in portraiture, or want to preserve the nuances of, say, the most delicate hue gradations of flower petals, please do yourself a favor and get one.The ColorChecker book is well made and feels as solid as a product made out of plastic can feel. Opening and closing it could have been smoother, though. Also, it does make quite loud sounds, making me freak out and double-check that I have not broken anything.The last gripe I have is with Lightroom workflow: once you have run X-Rite ColorChecker Camera Calibration software, Lightroom has to be restarted. Otherwise, it won't see the newly generated camera profile. I wish X-Rite and Adobe could talk to each other and find a solution.I am attaching a sample photo I took with Sony 7RM3. Hopefully, even after Amazon's recompression, the differences will translate. They are definitely there in my original image: subtle yet noticeable.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2021
The ColorChecker book is well made and feels as solid as a product made out of plastic can feel. Opening and closing it could have been smoother, though. Also, it does make quite loud sounds, making me freak out and double-check that I have not broken anything.
The last gripe I have is with Lightroom workflow: once you have run X-Rite ColorChecker Camera Calibration software, Lightroom has to be restarted. Otherwise, it won't see the newly generated camera profile. I wish X-Rite and Adobe could talk to each other and find a solution.
I am attaching a sample photo I took with Sony 7RM3. Hopefully, even after Amazon's recompression, the differences will translate. They are definitely there in my original image: subtle yet noticeable.
Style: Colorchecker Passport Photo 2Verified Purchase
An Indispensable Tool for Color-critical Work
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2021
Paraphrasing that beer commercial, I must admit that I do not use this product for all my photography, but when I have to have faithful color reproduction, I do rely on this X-Rite ColorChecker. When used as instructed, it does its magic, saving hours of fiddling with sliders and ensuring the colors of the final output stay true to the subject. So if you do product photography, digitize color documents for archival purposes, care about skin tone in portraiture, or want to preserve the nuances of, say, the most delicate hue gradations of flower petals, please do yourself a favor and get one.Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2021
The ColorChecker book is well made and feels as solid as a product made out of plastic can feel. Opening and closing it could have been smoother, though. Also, it does make quite loud sounds, making me freak out and double-check that I have not broken anything.
The last gripe I have is with Lightroom workflow: once you have run X-Rite ColorChecker Camera Calibration software, Lightroom has to be restarted. Otherwise, it won't see the newly generated camera profile. I wish X-Rite and Adobe could talk to each other and find a solution.
I am attaching a sample photo I took with Sony 7RM3. Hopefully, even after Amazon's recompression, the differences will translate. They are definitely there in my original image: subtle yet noticeable.
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Paolo De Novi
Indispensabile
Reviewed in Italy on July 23, 2022Style: Colorchecker Passport Photo 2Verified Purchase
Legin
Una maravilla
Reviewed in Spain on October 4, 2021Style: Colorchecker Passport Photo 2Verified Purchase
EIRL Olivier TORRES
La qualité à un prix
Reviewed in France on June 12, 2021Style: Colorchecker Passport Photo 2Verified Purchase
Ritter
Tolles Produkt
Reviewed in Germany on March 3, 2021Style: Colorchecker Passport Photo 2Verified Purchase
Rusty
IT DOES HAVE A LANYARD. Check the packaging thoroughly!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 25, 2021Style: Colorchecker Passport Photo 2Verified Purchase
Rusty
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 25, 2021
The colour chips themselves are impossibility matt and don't seem to reflect much at all, which is good.
Lots of extra features I didn't expect, for instance, aside from the TRUE white, grey and black chips, there is also a graduation of greys that are tinted subtly cool or warm. If you then use a white balance picker on these chips in post, you achieve very natural levels of temperature adjustment. I'm assuming the software has to compensate in the opposite direction because the white balance picker is expecting true grey or white, devoid of colour.
Some people mention this doesn't come with a lanyard. It does. It is very well hidden in the box. I don't have the box anymore for a picture, but it is hidden in between layers (this will make sense if you get one). I recommend pulling the box apart if you can't find it, it is in there! People saying it's hasn't got one either have a different version/edition, or they binned it without realising...
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