Achieve Perfect Color and Exposure Instantly
Stop wasting hours in post-production trying to correct inconsistent color and exposure. The Calibrite ColorChecker 3-Step Grayscale is the essential, straightforward tool for photographers and videographers who demand accuracy and efficiency. By providing a reliable reference for pure white, 18% middle gray, and rich black, this target simplifies your entire color management workflow, from capture to edit.
Integrating the ColorChecker Grayscale into your shoot is effortless. Simply place it in the scene for your first shot to create a definitive reference point. Use this initial image to set a custom in-camera white balance or to quickly balance colors and adjust exposure later using the eyedropper tools in your favorite editing software. In a studio environment, it becomes an indispensable guide for evaluating your lighting, allowing you to perfectly balance the ratio between your main and fill lights and nail your exposure every time. This simple step ensures consistent, predictable results across your entire series of images, giving you the confidence that what you see is what you get.
Built on a foundation of color science, each of the three patches is spectrally neutral, meaning it reflects equal amounts of red, green, and blue light under any lighting condition. This guarantees a precise, reliable reference point whether you're shooting in daylight, tungsten, or with studio strobes. The result is a dramatic reduction in editing time and a significant increase in color fidelity. Whether your medium is digital photography, analog film, or professional video, the ColorChecker 3-Step Grayscale provides the neutral standard you need to produce professional-quality work with true-to-life color.
Key Features
- Three-Step Grayscale: Features spectrally neutral white, 18% gray, and black targets for a full tonal range reference.
- Streamline Your Workflow: Capture the target at the start of your shoot to easily correct color and exposure in post-production, saving valuable time.
- Consistent, Accurate Color: Achieve true-to-life color reproduction by setting a custom in-camera white balance or using it as a reference in your editing software.
- Master Your Lighting: Ideal for studio use to evaluate exposure and balance the light ratio between main and fill lights.
- Broad Compatibility: Works seamlessly with the color correction tools in virtually all major photo and video editing software.
- Professional Grade: Scientifically engineered surfaces ensure uniform reflection under any lighting condition for reliable results every time.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | ColorChecker 3-Step Grayscale |
| Article Number | M50103 |
| Number of Colors | 3 (White, 18% Gray, Black) |
| Dimensions (Classic Size) | 21.6 x 27.9 cm (8.5 x 11 in) |
| Shipping Weight | 230 g |
| Operating Temperature | 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F) |
Shipping policy
Any items which are in stock, will be dispatched immediately - same day if possible and morning of the following business day at the latest. Items which are not in stock at our local warehouse will be routed to us, and dispatched immediately upon arrival to us. In that case, the estimated dispatch time is noted on the product page.
Note that you are always welcome to email info@dittools.eu or call (+372) 5556 0057 for a more accurate shipping time estimate, as this does vary depending on a number of factors.
Standard shipping
Unless otherwise noted, all items are shipped standard via DPD. We normally ship to European Union countries only – do contact us for possible exceptions, particularly other European mainland countries. Shipping times vary between 1 to 10 business days within Europe – an up to date estimate will be given at checkout.
Express shipping
Our shipping partner for expedited deliveries is DHL Express; please contact us directly for a quote.
Returning an item
If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, you can return your item(s) for a full refund within 14 days of confirmed delivery.
Special sales, demo items and promotions may have modified return policies. If an item from a bundle is returned for refund, the total bundle discount or the total value of the gifts will get deducted from the returned item prior to issuing a refund. If the bundle discount (or gift value) exceeds the value of the returned item, the difference must be paid to be able to return the item.
Return autorization
If you would like to return any item(s), please contact us by either emailing info@dittools.eu or calling (+372) 5556 0057. We will share with you a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) code and ask that you clearly mark this code outside of your shipping box as you ship your item(s) back for a refund.
You will be liable for the shipping and any applicable customs/duty fees returning the item(s).
Incorrect items
If the return is made due to a faulty product, or an incorrectly shipped product, or if you are returning the item(s) due to a defect, or functionality issue, or because it is not the item you have ordered, we will gladly email or mail a return shipping label covering all shipping related expenses. In order to determine whether the return is initiated due to a technical problem, we may ask for you to provide visual support like images or a video on the item(s).
Shipping
Returned merchandise must be in its original packaging, and placed in a decent shipping box, e.g. the same box that we shipped the items to you in. Please make sure to clearly mark the RMA code you have received from us outside on the box.
Do not forget to cover or peel off any existing shipping labels on the box.
DIT Supplies OÜ cannot be held accountable for return shipments that have not reached us or returns made without RMA codes. We strongly advise that if you are returning the item(s) with a carrier of your choice that you use a traceable shipping method.
It may take 4-5 business days for your return to reach us. Once it is received and inspected, your refund will be processed and automatically applied to your credit card or original method of payment within 14 business days. Please note that depending on your credit card company, it may take an additional 2-4 business days after your credit is applied for it to post to your account.
Customs, duties & taxes
There are no customs duties or taxes on orders shipping within the EU. Orders shipped outside of the EU may be subject to import taxes, customs duties and fees collected by the destination country. The recipient of an international shipment may be subject to such import taxes, customs duties and fees, which are collected once a shipment reaches the recipient's country. Additional charges for customs clearance must be paid for by the recipient; we have no control over these charges and cannot predict what they may be. Customs policies vary widely from country to country; and when customs clearance procedures are required, it can cause delays beyond our original delivery estimates. We advise that you contact your local customs office for more information.