Gretag Macbeth Colour Charts
Image science can supply any of the Gretag Macbeth colour checker charts. If you want to control colours when capturing images, including one of these in the frame of your image can be a big help!
- ColorChecker - Color chart with 24 squares used for calibrating and evaluating color reproduction systems.
- Mini ColorChecker - A small version of the ColorChecker that is 3.25" x 2.25" in size.
- Digital ColorChecker SG - Chart designed to meet the needs of digital photography. Used for checking digital reproduction, white balance and creating ICC profiles
- ColorChecker White Balance - Photo target used for performing custom white balance and evaluating color reproduction systems
- ColorChecker Gray Scale - Three step gray-scale target used for performing quick color adjustments and evaluating studio lighting conditions
ColourChecker
The ColourChecker is a checkerboard array of 24 scientifically prepared colored squares in a wide range of colors. Many of these squares represent natural objects of special interest, such as human skin, foliage and blue sky. These squares are not only the same color as their counterparts, but also reflect light the same way in all parts of the visible spectrum. Because of this unique feature, the squares will match the colors of natural objects under any illumination and with any color reproduction process.
The ColorChecker provides a totally non-subjective standard of comparison to help determine the true color balance of any color rendition system. It provides the needed standard for comparing, measuring and analyzing differences in color reproduction in various processes, thereby avoiding costly mistakes.
Some of its applications include:
- Photography: Check films, lights, filters and paper.
- Graphic Arts: Check any printing or proofing process.
- Electronic Publishing: Check scanners, monitors and proofing devices.
- Television: Check cameras, monitors, lights and film.
Just $145 (including GST)
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Mini ColourChecker
as above, but smaller - 3.25" x 2.25" in size.
The ColourChecker is a checkerboard array of 24 scientifically prepared colored squares in a wide range of colors. Many of these squares represent natural objects of special interest, such as human skin, foliage and blue sky. These squares are not only the same color as their counterparts, but also reflect light the same way in all parts of the visible spectrum. Because of this unique feature, the squares will match the colors of natural objects under any illumination and with any color reproduction process.
The ColorChecker provides a totally non-subjective standard of comparison to help determine the true color balance of any color rendition system. It provides the needed standard for comparing, measuring and analyzing differences in color reproduction in various processes, thereby avoiding costly mistakes.
Some of its applications include:
- Photography: Check films, lights, filters and paper.
- Graphic Arts: Check any printing or proofing process.
- Electronic Publishing: Check scanners, monitors and proofing devices.
- Television: Check cameras, monitors, lights and film.
Just $119 (including GST)
[Add to cart]
You can buy online using the links above, or contact us to make your order.
Digital ColourChecker SG
The new Digital ColorChecker Semi Gloss (SG) is specifically designed to meet the needs of digital photography. Check and compare the digital reproduction of a real scene or a test pattern, make a white balance with a digital camera, or use the chart with camera profiling software to create an ICC profile of your camera.
Quality you can “picture”
The Digital ColorChecker SG chart includes the highest quality color reference standards available. GretagMacbeth and the Munsell Color Laboratory manufacture products in conformance to the accreditation practices and procedures set forth by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). All production instrumentation and equipment is traceable to NIST. The GretagMacbeth Munsell Color laboratory is an internationally recognized laboratory holding accreditations from ISO 9001 and ISO 2000.
Designed to mirror all the colors you can see
- 140 patches chosen specifically for their location in color space expand the color gamut and allow you to create profiles that capture the full capabilities of your digital camera and scanner.
- Includes standard ColorChecker chart colors. Many of these squares represent natural objects of special interest, such as human skin, foliage and blue sky. These squares are not only the same color as their counterparts, but also reflect light the same way in all parts of the visible spectrum.
- More skin-tone reference colors deliver greater accuracy and consistency over a wide variety of skin tones.
- Gray scale steps provide accurate control of camera balance and maintain a neutral aspect regardless of light source.
- Sturdy, standardized target size of 8.5 x 11 inches (21.6 x 27.9 cm) easily fits into a full frame shot.
Just $509 (including GST)
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ColourChecker White Balance
The GretagMacbeth ColorChecker White Balance card is a full size version of the white reference square used in the standard 24-patch ColorChecker. This white is scientifically engineered to provide a precise uniform surface that is spectrally neutral (reflects equal amounts of red, blue and green) in all types of light conditions. The photographer can now have confidence that the camera’s raw image is as close to real life as possible.
ColorChecker White Balance gives photographers a way to adjust the 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 often changes based on ambient conditions - outdoor it is perceived to be cooler, indoor it is perceived to be warmer and under fluorescent light it is perceived to be greener. Even in a controlled studio environment, establishing an accurate custom white balance ensures an accurate image from the start of each new photo session.
ColorChecker White Balance Features and Benefits:
- Full size version of the white reference square from the ColorChecker
- Provides a precise uniform surface that is spectrally neutral under all lighting conditions
- Ensures that the digital camera’s raw image accurately portrays real life
Just $105 (including GST)
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ColourChecker Grey Scale
The GretagMacbeth ColorChecker Gray Scale card is a full size version of the white, 18% gray and black reference square used in the standard 24-patch ColorChecker. This target is scientifically engineered to provide a precise uniform surface that is spectrally neutral (reflects equal amounts of red, blue and green) in all types of light conditions.
Photographers can use the ColorChecker Gray Scale as the first reference shot in a series to easily correct image color under most lighting conditions by balancing on the mid tone gray value. For the studio photographer, the GretagMacbeth ColorChecker Gray Scale lets them quickly set up the proper studio lighting ratio between main and fill lights for capturing accurate color without a lot of after-the-fact manipulation. In addition, the ColorChecker Gray Scale provides reference values that can quickly be checked and used to adjust colors within most common photo processing software packages.
ColorChecker Gray Scale Features and Benefits:
- Provides reference values to check and adjust colors
- Allows you to instantly correct color images by setting the mid-tone gray value
- Enables quick setup of proper studio lighting ration between main and fill lights.
Just $119 (including GST)
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You can buy online using the links above, or contact us to make your order.