Calibrite ColorChecker White Balance

Overview

The Calibrite ColorChecker White Balance is a spectrally neutral white balance target designed to help photographers and filmmakers achieve accurate tonal response across a wide range of lighting conditions. Measuring 21.6 x 27.9 cm, it provides a consistent reference for setting custom white balance in-camera or for correcting colour shifts during post-production.

Unlike ordinary paper or nearby white objects, the target is engineered to remain neutral and consistent under different light sources. Its anti-reflective surface helps provide a reliable reference for matching your camera’s colour sensitivity to the ambient lighting conditions, reducing colour casts and improving consistency between shots, cameras, and lighting setups.

Core Features

• Spectrally neutral target provides a reliable reference for setting accurate custom white balance.
• Anti-reflective surface helps maintain consistent readings under a broad range of lighting conditions.
• Light grey target colour is designed to deliver accurate white balance results without clipping or unwanted reflections.
• Helps reduce colour casts and improve consistency between different lighting environments.
• Supports more accurate camera display previews and more reliable histograms during capture.
• Portable 21.6 x 27.9 cm size makes it easy to handle in studio, location, photo, and video workflows.

Why Use a Dedicated White Balance Target?

White balancing from ordinary paper or nearby objects can produce inconsistent results because most surfaces are not truly neutral under every light source. The ColorChecker White Balance provides a controlled reference, helping you create a more accurate baseline for colour correction and faster editing.

Efficient Capture and Editing Workflow

Using the target at the start of a scene or whenever lighting changes can help reduce the need to neutralise each image individually. This is useful for RAW workflows, JPEG capture, video production, and any situation where consistent colour matters from capture through final delivery.