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Read on for solutions for achieving accurate capture of colour through proper camera calibration, simple options for white balance, and of course we have classic colour charts and even tools for testing and/or calibrating the focus of your camera and lens combination!
We also have the innovative spot colour measuring and matching device - 'Palette Cube'
(Perhaps you're looking for Monitor and Printer Calibrators?)
The Calibrite ColorChecker Passport Photo 2 has become the de-facto industry standard colour chart. Packed in a petite, easy to carry, small plastic cased form factor is a LOT of simple colour accuracy.
Of course it contains a small version of the classic 24 patch ColorChecker chart you can use as a simple visual or by-the-numbers reference in your processing, but this cheap as chips tool allows you to do so much more than the classic chart:
If you need more advanced calibration, for example for your high end flatbed scanner or for art reproduction photographic work, the Calibrite Digital ColourChecker SG has a vast array of patches for greater accuracy. Make sure your calibration software supports this target before you pick one up, of course!
DataColor have their own versions of the popular targets, and they can offer good value.
Modern digital cameras routinely have focussing issues, and fortunately many now support focus calibration to help overcome these issues. Modern lenses are also very, very complex instruments involving lots of precisely aligned elements and many even have their own internal motors - so it's often hard to tell if your particular lens is up to scratch.
The Spyder LensCal is a simple and unique tool to assess and (if your camera offers this) - correct focus issues with you camera and lens combinations. If you've ever been faced with a nagging sense your shots should be sharper, this is the perfect tool to tell you where the problem lies - whether it's your equipment or your technique.
Theses calibration charts are perfect for moving image shooters. Want to get your drone footage colour balanced? Or making the transition from photography to video?
Get your colour, exposure and focus bang on with these essential charts.
Just measure, match and use!
The Palette Cube is a simple to use device for spot measurement of colour, that also measures ambient temperature and light intensity.
You can sync the device to desktop software and excellent mobile apps which allows you to import your colours and match to a host of over 75,000 digital colour profiles - including Pantones!
The only limit to this device is your imagination and it's a tool that should be in any designer or visual artist's tool box.
The Pico is the younger brother - a sleek, quick & affordable colour reader for those looking for something smaller. A great little device to bring with you on the go!