Datacolor Spyder Checkr Photo White Balance Card

Datacolor Spyder Checkr Photo White Balance Card is a compact professional reference card designed for fast and accurate white balance, exposure control and verification of highlight detail. It features a spectrally neutral white target together with an integrated grayscale strip, helping photographers and videographers achieve consistent and natural colour reproduction in a wide range of lighting conditions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Who is it for?

 

The card is designed for photographers, videographers and content creators who require accurate colour reproduction. It is particularly useful for product, portrait, fashion, commercial, wedding and studio photography, as well as mixed or challenging lighting conditions.

 

 

Key advantages

 

• Spectrally neutral white reference target.
• Integrated grayscale strip.
• Helps achieve accurate white balance.
• Suitable for exposure control.
• Helps preserve detail in bright areas of the image.
• Reduces unwanted colour casts.
• Can be used in-camera and during post-processing.
• Compact and easy to carry.
• No dedicated calibration software is required.

 

Comparison with alternatives

 

Compared with the Spyder Checkr Photo Gray Balance Card, the White Balance Card is primarily designed for precise white balance and highlight control. The Gray Balance Card uses an 18% gray reference and is particularly useful for evaluating exposure and midtones.

 

FAQ

 

 

Can it be used to set custom white balance?

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

 

 

Can it also be used for exposure?

Yes. Datacolor specifies the card for precise white balance and exposure settings as well as defining detail in bright areas of the image.

 

 

Does it require special software?

No. It can be used directly with a camera or as a reference during post-processing.

 

 

How is it used?

Place the card under the same lighting as the subject, capture a reference image and use the neutral target to set or correct white balance.

 

 

Specifications

 

Product type: white balance reference card
Main target: spectrally neutral white
Additional reference: grayscale strip
Use: white balance, exposure and highlight control
Applications: photography and videography
Calibration software: not required
Model: SCK3-WC1