The ColorChecker®
Custom White Balance target delivers accurate white reproduction. As
lighting conditions change, your camera shifts the way it reproduces
white; resulting in color shifts in your photos. Most white balance
targets aren’t neutral and could cause colors to shift under different
lighting conditions. But the ColorChecker Custom White Balance target is
a scientifically engineered, absolute neutral white reference that
prevents color shifts and provides precise, uniform surface that is
spectrally neutral – in any lighting condition. That means you can be
confident your camera’s image is as close to real life as possible.
ColorChecker White Balance also gives you a way to adjust your
digital camera's color sensitivity to exactly match the ambient lighting
conditions; in effect, change what that the camera “sees.” The
perceived color of white changes based on ambient conditions—outdoor it
is perceived to be cooler, indoor it is perceived to be warmer, and
under fluorescent light, greener. Even in a controlled studio
environment, this can be a problem. Whether on location or in your
studio, establishing an accurate custom white balance before each photo
session ensures accurate colors from the start.
ColorChecker White Balance is a full-size version of the White Balance target found in ColorChecker Passport.