 | |  | | | GENUINE WhiBal G7 Certified Neutral White Balance Card - Pocket Kit (2.1"x3.3") | | | | | SKU:
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Usually ships in 1 business days | | | | | | With more than 40,000 customers, the Genuine WhiBal has become the standard in the industry for precision WB Reference "Gray Cards". Each and every card is measured with a precision spectrophotometer to assure you that *your* card meets our industry leading specification of +/-0.5 within the a* and b* channels. Do not be fooled by RGB measurements (they have no meaning in this context). Very simply, WhiBal combines all the best features of all available White Balance cards, and meets or exceeds their technical performance in a unique package that can be used conveniently in all your shooting situations. In addition, WhiBal provides convenient neutral White and Black reference areas for setting dynamic range in your digital capture using the Black and White Eyedroppers available in RAW conversion software, PhotoshopTM, and most other editing software. Check out the educational videos on-line. (Search for WhiBal). They tell the entire story. Feature Summary: ? It fits in your shirt pocket.(same size as an American business card ...2.1x3.5 inches)...so you will actually use it rather than have it in your bag! ? It is basically indestructible, waterproof, etc ? Both Pocket and Studio versions come with convenient stand for ease of setup on tables or flat surfaces. No need for someone to hold the WhiBal. ? All 4 reference "colors" are essentially equal to or better than all tested "reference cards" for neutrality and spectral flatness. ? All cards are designed for low reflectivity, except the BlackPoint sticker which intentionally is highly reflective so that maximum Blackpoint level may be achieved. ? Larger are smaller sizes are available ? Can be used to set white balance reference, Black point and White point. ? Fits shirt pocket or can hang on studio hook or lanyard, or set on a table with included table stand. ? WhiBal is a product of PictureFlow LLC, is patent-pending and proudly made in the USA. | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 3.35 inches | | Product Width: | 2.1 inches | | Product Height: | 0.04 inches | | Product Weight: | 0.06 pounds | | Package Length: | 8.0 inches | | Package Width: | 5.5 inches | | Package Height: | 0.4 inches | | Package Weight: | 0.05 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 40 reviews |
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| | Features | Best specs of any gray card product (a*&b* < 0.5 from perfect neutral)Only WhiBal is precision measured to certify specs of each and every card shipped.Designed for perfect compatibility with Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.Sturdy and virtually indestructible only .040" thick. Scratch, fade, and water resistant..Complete kit with WhiBal, dual-purpose S-BinerTM stand and S-hanger/clip, TyvekTM storage case, and quick release lanyard.
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22 of 22 found the following review helpful:
 Great, but isn't automatic. Aug 04, 2008
By Albert J. Lee
When I first got this card, I thought all my white balance problems were fixed. However, as I used it for a few months, it became clear that it is not a dummy-proof solution.
It is imperative that you get a shot of the card in exactly the same lighting conditions as the picture you want to adjust in post-processing. This can be a challenge if you're outside with your kids and you're poking in and out of buildings and the trees are casting deep shadows in an otherwise sunny day. You'd potentially have to get many card exposures for all the various light settings you encounter throughout the day. The immediate surroundings have a large effect, as well. Take the same sunny conditions, and pictures on a grass field will have a different tint than ones taken on parking lot or on a brick road.
I also noticed that chromatic noise skewed my post-processing attempts when I used my software's water-dropper tool. If I happened to pick a pixel that was actually a blurp of chromatic noise, then the WB got terribly skewed. So, I'd either have arbitrarily pick a pixel that looked grey to me or smooth the results with chromatic noise reduction. Best results are had with well-exposed, low-ISO pictures where the card shows up as a uniform, solid grey with as little noise as possible.
Though with the caveats above, I highly recommend this card. It's easy to carry and is a better WB solution than relying on in-camera settings or eyeballing it in post-processing (which works, too, if you can get the hang of it). Remember to constantly take shots of the card and using the lowest ISO and you should get accurate results in post-processing.
24 of 25 found the following review helpful:
Indispensable for digital photography Aug 11, 2005
By J. C. Schochet
To get the most out digital photography, I shoot RAW all the time. And to get the most accurate white balance, I use the WhiBal. It's so convenient and ingeniuous, it's one of those "why didn't I think of that" items. Just photograph the WhiBal and you now have a white balance reference. Shoot it before other photos, in the middle or at the end - it doesn't matter as long as it's in the same light as your subject. Then when you're processing your photos, click on the WhiBal to set your white balance; and copy that setting to the other photos. It's that easy. And because the WhiBal is so small, you never have to leave home without it. I carry it on the lanyard and stuff it in my pocket or shirt, and it's always ready. It's basically indestructible; but even if you were to chip it, no matter -- the card is the same color through and through, the color is not painted on. If you're serious about digital photography, this is a "gotta have it."
11 of 11 found the following review helpful:
An essential tool Aug 11, 2005
By M. Poster
No matter what the lighting conditions I can expect perfectly neutral results using the WhiBal. I shoot only raw and often in varying combinations of daylight, incandescent, and fluorescent lights. I don't believe there's a better way to obtain digital color accuracy than an accurate reference and I don't believe there's a more accurate or convenient reference than a WhiBal.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Perfect Tool to Improve My Color Workflow Oct 03, 2007
By T. J. Loeb
I was skeptical when I saw the WhiBal for the first time. How could a small piece of plastic improve my photos?
WhiBal out performed my wildest expatiations. Take a shot with the card included using the same same light as all your other images.
Jump into CS3 or Lightroom or any other imaging processing package you use. Click on WhiBal and you are done. If you have a number of images bring them all into your editor and sync them.
If you are worried about "wasting" a shot just crop the WhiBal out of the image after you have corrected your images.
A wonderful product.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
The Cat's Cojones May 14, 2007
By N. C. Boyde
This is the thing you need to get your white balance correct. If your white balance is correct, chances are all your colours are correct, and you don't need the GretagMacbeth colour card at 10 zillion dollars apiece.
And it fits in your pocket.
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