Adorama Gray Card Exposure Aid, Pack of 3

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Shopper : Hi, Is the grey card in this set the standard 18% reflective grey?JOHNNIE F PEARS J : YesGARY K : Yes it is 18% grey. It is credit card size and fits right in my wallet. I use it all the time. the other two cards are still wherever I dropped them when I opened the package. Hope this helps.
Shopper : this grey card can be used ti white balance my 5d mark 2 cannon camera. can i use this card for it.?ILIAN K : Yes! Go ahead ;)CHARLES J : I am no expert but yes I believe it can be used for just about any camera. I make the adjustments in Photoshop when i import my images in RAW file format. DARIN H : Yes it can in the manual mode in post processingWade J : Yes, you can use the grey or white card to white balance your camera. The cards are small, so you might need to turn off the autofocus and bring the card in close, while still being properly lit so that the card takes up a majority of the frame. I've found them to be helpful and useful.John W : Yes. It will give you a reference neutral to set white balance in post. If you can fill the camera view with the card and the ambient lighting (hard to do), you can do a custom white balance in camera with the white card. Actually my wife uses it with her point and shoot for PP WB reference when she is taking photos of materials for design clients, where correct color is crucial. On my dslrs, I use an xrite color checker.SEBASTIAN G : You can use them with any camera - (in fact its not much about camera but post-processing software) - very useful little cards :)
Anthony W : What material is it made out of? Can you wash it?RAYLENE B : They are plastic. You can wash them, or at least wipe them off with a cloth.MELISSA C : The cards are made out of plastic or some type of laminate and would be easy to wipe down with a damp cloth and keep clean.WILLIAM A : It's a type of Plastic that has the color clear through it, not just on the surface as a coating. Yes you can wash them and they have a Matt finish so there isn't any glare from the lights. You may want to get the Larger size if you are going to try to use these on a large format Video Camcorder with lens sizes 50mm or larger. The cards are for Digital Cameras not Pro Video Camcorders.CAROLYN S : Made of plastic and yes you can wash it.CHRIS N : Its just a plastic card, similar in thickness to a credit card, but with more of a low to medium luster aka not glossy. Yes you could wash it with soap and water.ROBERT D : They look to be made of some type of plastic - I think they could be gently wiped with a damp cloth without damage, but I have never done that.LAURA C : Yes, it's like a hard plastic, almost like a credit card.ROBERT L : It's hard plastic. Yeah, you can wash it in the sink.DEBORAH S : Plastic. Washes off easily.

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2017-10-16T13:26:56

Rated 5 out of 5

Pocket Cards

Works great for tabletop photography.Write your review here. It must be at least 10 characters long. Consider whether you would recommend this product and what you like or dislike about it.

HIRAM G.

2017-01-29T01:40:36

Rated 1 out of 5

Biggest waste of money

Cards were all stuck to the plastic and would not get them out without ripping the case.

SPECIALTY M.

2016-12-05T09:40:54

Rated 4 out of 5

Card works as described in sales pitch

Card works as described in sales pitch

dana z.

2016-06-17T14:12:30

Rated 5 out of 5

White balance cards - a necessary evil

I've used a number of white balance cards over the years, and I love the convenience and portability on this set. The fact that it's in its own plastic case is a bonus, as well. It's a small enough pouch to tuck into my camera bag, but the cards are large enough that it's not difficult to set the balance. Overall, it's a good compromise between form factor, function, and price. While I might like the cards to be a bit stiffer, and less likely to bend, I think they're well worth the price.

Jonathan N.

2016-06-16T15:39:07

Rated 3 out of 5

Not Great... but good

They are a little smaller than a credit card, and I had to give all of them a scrub with some rubbing alcohol because they had some sticky film that kept grabbing the cheap plastic holder it came with. The plastic was good quality and they work just fine for quick on-the-go balancing. My only issue is that they are really just too small for what I need.

LOGAN M.

2016-01-03T10:15:02

Rated 1 out of 5

The black card is stick and damaged by the plastic bag

The black card is stick and damaged by the plastic bag.

YOUQING W.

2015-10-15T21:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Disappointed

Like other reviewers - the black card stuck to the plastic sleeve and was difficult to remove. The mat black coating peeled off in the process.

Robert

2015-05-02T21:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Very disapointed

The cards arrived in a cheap plastic case the grey and white cards could be removed easily the black card on the other hand could not. When I did manage to get it out half of the matte black finish on the card stayed in the cheap plastic case. Buyer beware you will only be able to use the white and grey cards.

Cory F.

2014-03-17T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great little item

It is compact and fits in my camera bag. Works great!

SHARON G.

2014-02-22T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Get's the job done

The cards are nice, credit-card sized, and sturdy. I used these cards to get good white balance under pretty ugly fluorescent lights with no trouble. At such a reasonable price, I'd definitely buy them again. As for downsides, the focus target from the description was missing, which made my camera hunt for focus. I focused on my thumb and it worked fine. Also, the clear plastic holder on the lanyard was too flimsy to use, so I punched holes to use with a key ring.

RYAN C.

2014-01-30T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Useful gear for mixed lighting conditons

This card set is tiny and also inexpensive. You can easily put these cards in any bags during travel. It work great to help me correct the white balance under the mixed light conditions. The results may not be as good as the photos fine trimmed by other professional color correction kits. But this kit only costs you less then 8 bucks. However, the quality need to be improved. There are several scratches on one of my cards when I just open it.

YI-CHIEN C.

2014-01-23T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Not exactly as described

Pro: Three different colors, small easy to carry, cards are made of a sturdy yet flexible material. Cons: The cards I received were not exactly as shown or described. The image shows cards with a hole in the corner. There was no hole in the corner of my cards. They did come with a flimsy clear plastic case that had a lanyard attached. The description says "Logo label with focus target is affixed to one side of the grey card". Nope. No logos on any of the cards.

JOSHUA Z.

2013-12-31T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Not what I was looking for

Although durable and well made...I made a mistake by ordering this set of Gray Cards. They are too small for my intended purpose. Suggest larger size.

George M.

2013-11-04T19:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

grey card

very small too hard to focus on when using the grey card. for white balance it was fine

lvn

2013-09-30T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Gray Cards with Lanyard

Excellent product, just as described. Used this past weekend for an outside portrait shoot. Great for changing light conditions to set white balance. Every photographer should have a set in their bag!

HAROLD E.

2013-07-01T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Well made & works

Made with plastic, not paper and has a neck loop with quick detach for ease of use. I have used it to calibrate white balance in the camera and put it in the picture for post adjustment--works great either way.

Dick

2013-06-03T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good Cards

These are inexpensive cards to set the white balence for a shot. I use it for product photography.

Camerachemist

2013-05-27T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Convenient

- love that it comes with a lanyard to wear around your neck - all in one. Simply, handy. Does the job perfectly well.

Texas J.

2013-04-09T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great quality and it works

I sometimes struggle to get the accurate white balance in the images I took using the avaialble WB choises on the camera. Did some reading about setting custom white balance using the 18% grey card and decided to take that route. I experimented with the card and WOW...it is exactly what I needed. This handy little set of 3 cards (black, white and 18% grey) is compact and comes with a strap with a quick detach.

dp

2012-12-18T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

The gray card is fine

I have only used the gray card a few times, and it seemed just fine. It did the job and I could get a balanced color. The label is attached to the gray card. It makes my job easy when focusing. No complaints.

Ali

2012-10-21T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

This product helped so much.

The color cards are extremely inexpensive, yet are high quality and design. I don't have the best camera, so these cards have very much come in handy. The color balance correction I got after using these cards made my photos look brilliant, and the nifty neck strap and clip makes it easy to keep with you and use on your shoots whether you have an assistant of not. Highly recommended.

ANNA T.

2012-09-03T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Swipe that card

I have shot a few times utilizing the cards. They do exactly what they are supposed to do.

Polo O.

2012-06-04T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Just what I was looking for.

Small enough to stick into a shirt pocket and light enough to hang around my neck with the enclosed lanyard.

Sue

2012-01-15T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfection, simplicity and durability!

I love this set of Grey Cards! They are perfect, durable, easy to use to get that perfect photo in difficult lighting. You can't go wrong! These are a must have for any serious photographer.

Jodi

2011-09-03T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Convenient to use

Nice that it is on a lanyard, makes it easy to keep up with.

Mary

2011-01-11T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best never

I ordered one for my friend and I had to get one for myself because it is so easy and portable. I love it.

JEFFREY H.

About Adorama Gray Card Exposure Aid

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Just what I was looking for.

By Sue

Small enough to stick into a shirt pocket and light enough to hang around my neck with the enclosed lanyard.

Perfection, simplicity and durability!

By Jodi

I love this set of Grey Cards! They are perfect, durable, easy to use to get that perfect photo in difficult lighting. You can't go wrong! These are a must have for any serious photographer.

The Adorama Gray Card Exposure Aid includes three color calibrated reference cards. Dimensions are 5.4 x 8.5cm. Logo label with focus target is affixed to one side of the gray card. Both sides of the cards are usable for white balance. Works with any digital camera, for JPEG and RAW files. Lanyard strap included.

What's in the box:

  • Black / White / Gray Plastic Cards (Credit Card Size)
  • Neck Strap