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Product Description
The color values of Opteka Digital Grey Card set have been tested under varying light conditions and show a high degree of spectral neutrality. Using the industry-standard X-Rite spectrophotometer, LAB values of L* 63.8, a* -1.6, b* -0.4 are measured from the surface of the grey card under D50 standard illuminant. For optimum color correction, the black card achieves truly deep blacks (RGB 16,16,15). The grey card displays superior spectral neutrality with measured values of 162, 162, 160. The white card has a tested RGB value of (220, 224, 223). All three cards have excellent uniformity across a range of light sources.
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42 of 45 people found the following review helpful
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As you can see from the item description, you get three cards in the set; one black, one white, and one grey. I realize I could use the black and white cards, but the reality is that I'm only ever really going to use the grey one. Still, that's just fine with me. At that price, even if it had been just the grey card, I'd be satisfied. But it gets better ...
All three cards are exactly the same size as a credit card. So if you're like me and you're only going to use the grey one, that's perfect because you can just slip it in your wallet where a credit card would normally go and it fits perfectly. You don't have to bother with the neck strap. But it still gets better ...
The neck strap that comes with these cards is actually really nice. It's got a quick-release plastic buckle on the end. It's a pity to leave it lying around a drawer if you're carrying the card in your wallet, so you can use it for tons of other things. If you work at a place that makes you wear an ID badge, it'll work for that. If you want to carry your car keys around your neck, but still be able to quick-release them for driving or whatnot, it'll work for that.
So, to summarize, you get the grey card at a great price (which is probably why you're buying this anyway). You get a black and a white card that you're probably not going to use (no biggie). And you also get a pretty nifty neck strap that you can use for something else even if you don't use it to carry around these cards.
The only criticism I have is that the grey card comes with the company branded logo on a sticker on one side. Given that it's a small card, that sticker is pretty big and it means that you're going to be using the other side of the grey card unless you peel off the sticker ...... Read more ›
All three cards are exactly the same size as a credit card. So if you're like me and you're only going to use the grey one, that's perfect because you can just slip it in your wallet where a credit card would normally go and it fits perfectly. You don't have to bother with the neck strap. But it still gets better ...
The neck strap that comes with these cards is actually really nice. It's got a quick-release plastic buckle on the end. It's a pity to leave it lying around a drawer if you're carrying the card in your wallet, so you can use it for tons of other things. If you work at a place that makes you wear an ID badge, it'll work for that. If you want to carry your car keys around your neck, but still be able to quick-release them for driving or whatnot, it'll work for that.
So, to summarize, you get the grey card at a great price (which is probably why you're buying this anyway). You get a black and a white card that you're probably not going to use (no biggie). And you also get a pretty nifty neck strap that you can use for something else even if you don't use it to carry around these cards.
The only criticism I have is that the grey card comes with the company branded logo on a sticker on one side. Given that it's a small card, that sticker is pretty big and it means that you're going to be using the other side of the grey card unless you peel off the sticker ...... Read more ›
48 of 54 people found the following review helpful
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These color cards are only a thin veneer of color on a white core. Don't even think of keeping loose in a pocket. My cards are already transfering colors between cards from slight rubbing together. The gray card has also picked up a brown tint (making it useless for white balance) by simply sitting next to my leather wallet--and try as I might, I cannot clean this tint--it is pemanently stained it seems.
White card has black splothes that won't come off, black card has white showingvthru from wear, gray card stained. Pretty sad--especially since I kept these iny pocket just once.
White card has black splothes that won't come off, black card has white showingvthru from wear, gray card stained. Pretty sad--especially since I kept these iny pocket just once.
19 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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A very helpful photography tool for setting white balance & compensation exposures. Glad I got it. The compact size (the cards fit in my Tamrac 515 camera case) and ease of wearing around my neck on the provided lanyard means I carry the cards with me anywhere I take my camera; without inconvenience, bulk or a lot of extra weight. It's a great product design. Glad I bought the set - it's useful to have the white and black as well as the 18% grey cards.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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I've used some great Opteka products before but this one turned out to be worse than I expected. I'm not going to say it won't work. It does exactly what it's supposed to do; help me get a better white balance at the shoot.
What I'm not happy about is the condition of the product when I took it out of it's own packaging. The box was cheap, clear plastic folded into a box shape. It offered no protection. Stuffed inside that were the cards, lanyard, and "instructions". The plastic box was scratched up and looked like it had been in the console in my truck for 6 months. The cards were scratched up pretty bad too and looked like they had been stuck to the bottom of my camera bag. If I buy something new, I want the chance to scratch it up!
What I'm not happy about is the condition of the product when I took it out of it's own packaging. The box was cheap, clear plastic folded into a box shape. It offered no protection. Stuffed inside that were the cards, lanyard, and "instructions". The plastic box was scratched up and looked like it had been in the console in my truck for 6 months. The cards were scratched up pretty bad too and looked like they had been stuck to the bottom of my camera bag. If I buy something new, I want the chance to scratch it up!
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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I am a little disappointed in these cards for a couple of reasons. First, they are smaller than I expected - but not smaller than advertised. They are the size of a business card. That makes them convenient, but not useful for setting the custom white balance in my Canon dslr cameras since Canon wants you to focus on a white or 18% grey object that completely fills the viewfinder. The cards also do NOT have the "individually numbered certification label and focus target patch" as promised in the instructions (but not the ad). I think the instructions, titled "DGC-Introduce" are written for another product. Since I shoot mostly raw, I will be able to use the cards as a reference when the subject doesn't include anything with a pure enough white color to be used as a reference in processing. But a bigger size would serve my needs better. The "convenient neck strap" will end up in the trash.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Albeniz
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Nice for post processing White Balance start point.
Too small to be used for setting in camera custom WB.
Too small to be used for setting in camera custom WB.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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This white balance card kit is a must have for most photographers. Even if you shoot it RAW which allows you to edit the white balance 'after the fact' using these cards will allow you to set the white balance correctly while you shoot and cut down on editing time later. Small enough to slip into even a small camera bag and connected to a lanyard so they're easy to carry, if you're anything like me you'll find yourself using them all the time. Especially useful if you're doing a series of photographs in a controlled environment and you want to make absolutely sure you get your skin tones correct.
For the price these are a no-brainer.
For the price these are a no-brainer.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
Balances out the grey tones and makes the whites really much better than setting them myself or even using an auto balance. I like the lanyard that comes with it.
Published 10 days ago by Rae
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good product, over priced
These do what they're supposed to do. But don't expect any miracles. For the price, i would have expected a little higher quality card.
Published 1 month ago by Joel Abeyta
5.0 out of 5 stars
I tell everyone about this
I am a professional photographer and this is my saving grace! Love this product so much, it stays in my camera case and I go nowhere without it
Published 1 month ago by annette
4.0 out of 5 stars
Handy, worth the money
Great for setting white balance without taking up too much of the picture. Convenient neck lanyard, very easy to use.
Published 2 months ago by Francis J. Webb
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excelente
Excelente producto, entregado según lo indicado por el vendedor, con la calidad esperada, cubriendo tadas las espectativas tanto en puntualidad como calidad del servicio
Published 3 months ago by Hector Martinez
4.0 out of 5 stars
2 years later
2 years since I ordered this set and it's still my primary mode of white balance on-location. Keep the cards on the provided lanyard in my bag and wear it for the entire shoot.
Published 3 months ago by Greg Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Handy Addition to Your Photography Bag
Getting the White Balance correct in a photograph is so important, especially when producing portraits of people under varying lighting conditions. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Jill Clardy
3.0 out of 5 stars
Okay
Not really what I was expecting! Very flimsy and thin. I don't use it, it's for my husband. he says it gets the job done, but he is nervous that it will crack or break at any... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Kristy Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just what you need sometimes!
I really only got this for the grey card but have used the black and white on several occasions. great size, great color, great material, great lanyard... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Shauncho
3.0 out of 5 stars
Grey Card
Inexpensive cost and quality item. The cards and strap arrived on time but stuck together. I carefully separated the strap from cards and packaging. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Daniel
