X-rite i1ColorChecker photo kit

X-rite i1ColorChecker photo kit

The ColorChecker Photo kit is the ultimate solution for any photographer looking for enhanced accuracy and consistent colours and flexibility in creative applications. The kit consists of the i1Display Studio and the ColourChecker Passport Photo 2.

X-Rrite i1Display Studio

The X-Rite i1 Display Pro is a calibration system that ensures speed, multiple options and flexibility to achieve the correct colour accuracy. Colour perfectionists know that it is crucial to work with a well-calibrated and profiled display for an efficient digital workflow. This means you spend less time perfecting the colour accuracy and the colour of the image on the screen matches the colour of the final print. 

The X-Rite i1Display includes advanced filtering and optical systems, amazingly fast measurement speed and unparalleled colour accuracy on all modern display technologies such as LED & Wide Gamut LCDs. The modern, ergonomic design includes three functions - ambient light measurement, monitor profiling, and projector profiling - in an ultra-sleek, compact and fully integrated device.

X-Rrite ColorChecker Passport Photo 2

The ColourChecker Passport Photo 2 includes a grey balance card, a white balance card, a Classic Target, and a Creative Enhancement Target. The grey target has more than 18% grey shades which guarantees you accurate lighting with reflective light meters and will help you eliminate unwanted colour casts. The white target can be used as a neutral reference point to accurately select colours in different lighting conditions and to create white balance settings while shooting.

A Classic Target is also supplied. This contains a range of grey, natural, chromatic and primary colours. These colours represent natural objects, such as skin tone, foliage and blue sky. The Classic Target yields a lifelike image display, helping you to choose the right colour for any given lighting condition. A Creative Enhancement Target completes the set. This target can be used to give colours a warmer or colder tones, via 1/3 stop increments.

The software has been upgraded to version 1.2, which allows you to create both DNG and ICC camera profiles using the Classic Target. The software recognizes the colour chart you are using, and after creating colour profiles under different lighting conditions, it helps to reduce colour differences between shots and adjust the colour balance from scene to scene. You can also choose to combine DNG profiles with two light sources into one profile. This can be applied to a broader spectrum of lighting conditions.

Main features of the X-rite i1ColourChecker photo kit:

• The solution for accurate and consistent colour
• Grey card for accurate exposure and removal of colour casts
• White card for reference point for white balance settings
• Classic Target with 24 colours for a true-to-life image reproduction
• Creative Enhancement Target for warmer and colder colour tones
• A case for protecting your colour charts
• Wrist strap to keep the colour cards at hand
• Plug-in for Adobe Lightroom
• Own DNG and ICC profiles for all digital cameras
• The Batch process option allows you to link images to profiles

System requirements of the X-rite i1ColourChecker photo kit:

• Microsoft Windows 7® 32 or 64 bit (with latest Service Pack installed)
• Microsoft Windows 8® 32 or 64 bit (with latest Service Pack installed)
• Microsoft Windows 8.1® 32 or 64 bit (with latest Service Pack installed)
• Microsoft Windows 10® 32 or 64 bit (with latest Service Pack installed)
• Intel® Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon™ XP or better CPU
• 2GB RAM
• 2 GB of available disk space
• User must have administrator privileges to install and uninstall the program
• Screen resolution of 1024x768 pixels or higher
• Internet connection required for software update

Supplied as standard with the X-rite i1ColourChecker photo kit:

• 1x X-Rite i1Display Studio
• 1x X-Rite ColorChecker Passport Photo 2
• 1x Grey Balance Target
• 1x White Balance Target
• 1x Creative Enhancement Target
• 1x Classic Target
• 1x Passport case
• 1x Wristband
• Two-year warranty