Datacolor Spyder Checkr Photo Gray Balance Card

Datacolor Spyder Checkr Photo Gray Balance Card is a compact professional reference card designed for accurate white balance and exposure control. It features a large spectrally neutral 18% gray target together with an integrated six-step grayscale strip, helping photographers achieve consistent, natural colour and reliable tonal reproduction.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Who is it for?

 

It is designed for photographers, videographers and content creators who require accurate white balance and exposure. It is particularly useful for product, portrait, fashion, commercial and studio photography, as well as mixed or difficult lighting conditions.

 

 

Key advantages

 

• Spectrally neutral 18% gray reference target.
• Integrated six-step grayscale strip.
• Helps achieve accurate white balance.
• Useful for exposure and tonal evaluation.
• Helps eliminate unwanted colour casts.
• Compact and easy to carry.
• Compatible with digital cameras.
• Can be used with popular RAW processing and photo-editing software.

 

Comparison with alternatives

 

Unlike a simple white balance card, the Gray Balance Card provides an 18% neutral gray reference that can be used for both white balance and exposure evaluation. The additional six-step grayscale strip also helps assess tonal reproduction from highlights to shadows.

 

 

FAQ

 

Can it be used to set white balance?

Yes. Accurate white balance is one of its primary purposes.

 

 

Is it an 18% gray card?

Yes. The large central target is a spectrally neutral 18% gray reference.

 

 

What is the six-step grayscale used for?

It helps evaluate exposure and tonal reproduction.

 

 

Does it require special software?

No. It can be used in-camera and as a neutral reference during post-processing.

 

 

Specifications

 

Product type: gray balance reference card
Main target: spectrally neutral 18% gray
Grayscale: 6-step
Use: white balance, exposure and tonal control
Dimensions: approx. 3.4 × 2.1 in / 8.6 × 5.3 cm
Compatibility: digital cameras and photo-editing software
Model: SCK3-GC1