Delta 1 Gray Card - 4 x 5"
Correct color or B&W exposures every time regardless of contrast, brightness or conditions. Accurate to within 1%. Includes instructions. 4x5" card stock.
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by PowerReviews(based on 86 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
95%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Compact (27)
- Easy to use (20)
- Lightweight (18)
- Small (7)
- Consistent reactions (6)
Cons
- Flimsy construction (6)
- Cardboard (3)
Best Uses
- Family photos (8)
- Photography (8)
- Portraits (7)
- Landscape/scenery (6)
- Weddings (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (18)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (11), Enthusiast (7), Casual photographer (3), Semi-pro photographer (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
This is what i needed...
I use this product all the time! If your not sure what it does, it corrects the white balance in your camara. i use a Digital SLR and before i had this card my...Read complete review
I use this product all the time! If your not sure what it does, it corrects the white balance in your camara. i use a Digital SLR and before i had this card my whites were off. This is one of the best investments you can make for your camara.
Here is how you use it:
take a picture of the card (fill as much of the frame as you can).
set the white balance to custom
select the picture as the white balance and viola you have white, white. it truly is to simple to explain.
i rated it 4 stars because when they shipped it it crinkled one of the corners a little bit.
but other then that the card is fantastic.
when you buy one make sure you keep it handy, because you'll use it all the time.
Remember you want to make the picture as right as you can in the camara then hit the post processing for touch ups.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Could be better
This is a simple gray color card printed on cardbord. It is sufficiently durable, but being paper in nature it is likely to get dirty. Also the finis is not as smooth as I...Read complete review
This is a simple gray color card printed on cardbord. It is sufficiently durable, but being paper in nature it is likely to get dirty. Also the finis is not as smooth as I would like it, would have been better if it was plastic. But for the price you cant complain.
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- Compact
- Durable
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Pros
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Comments about Delta 1 Gray Card - 4 x 5":
This gray card worked perfect for my school assignment and the perfect size. The pricing was the best part.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Easy to Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Delta 1 Gray Card - 4 x 5":
This gray card does a great job. It's just a gray surface to meter off so it doesn't seem worth spending more on a gray card since this one is fine.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Delta 1 Gray Card - 4 x 5":
I've only had the opportunity to use this Gray Card a handful of times, but I've really enjoyed the results so far.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
Comments about Delta 1 Gray Card - 4 x 5":
Nothing too fancy about it... it's a grey, cardboard thing. Exactly as I expected. Good size, fits in my bag nicely.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Easy to Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Lightweight
Cons
- Flimsy Construction
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Underwater
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Delta 1 Gray Card - 4 x 5":
I purchased two of these gray cards for use with my GH2, and am satisfied with their performance. They provide accurate white balancing in low-light conditions, which is more than I expected for the price. However, although these cards are accurate they are by no means durable -- you're paying for cardboard and you get what you pay for. If durability is a concern, this card is not for you. But at such a low price, you can buy more than enough back-up cards to meet your needs on any budget. Highly recommended.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Delta 1 Gray Card - 4 x 5":
I love how small this is! It takes up no space whatsoever and my WB is perfect every time I've used it!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Best price
- Compact
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- In bright sunlight
- Portraits
Comments about Delta 1 Gray Card - 4 x 5":
It's just a gray card, but it's not overpriced and it works. No cons yet, but I haven't used it much. I'm just a student so I'm learning, but it works fine. I like that it fits into my camera bag.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- Flimsy Construction
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Delta 1 Gray Card - 4 x 5":
This product does what it needs to. It is small and portable which is always convenient.
My only gripe with it is that I wish the card was laminated. I have pretty much just received this and the edges are already coming apart.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Size is great for storage
Cons
- Size can be a problem
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Delta 1 Gray Card - 4 x 5":
The card is good - nice color, seemingly durable. I purchase the smaller size to avoid creases when in my pocket or bag, (which it works perfect for), but the size is also problematic. Using certain lenses (mostly wide angles) with the card, trying to fill the frame with the card can cause shadows from the lens on the card, changing the proper lighting. This is an easy fix as in most custom white balance settings you can zoom in on the appropriate spot and get a fix this way. All in all, it's a nice size, but I would buy a bigger grey card, and cut it to the desired size.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- Flimsy Construction
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Delta 1 Gray Card - 4 x 5":
Can't beat the price, but you get what you pay for. It's printed on cardboard with a terrible finish — it's shiny in some spots and dull in others, overall making for a grey card that's not a solid 18% grey. Since it's cardboard you have to keep it safe otherwise you'll trash it quickly.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- Flimsy Construction
Best Uses
- Family Photos
Comments about Delta 1 Gray Card - 4 x 5":
Its grey cardboard, it works well for white balance, and exposure checking.
It came bent, but it is still grey and does the job.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about Delta 1 Gray Card - 4 x 5":
I try to support local stores when possible, but my local camera store only had packages of 2 or 3 large gray cards. I like the small size of this card and that I could buy just one.
Pros
- Compact
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- Flimsy Construction
Best Uses
Comments about Delta 1 Gray Card - 4 x 5":
I love the price. It also had a cardboard type background, which makes it nice and hard. However, the grey paper started to peel up early on in the game. I haven't had time to try to glue it back on, and I'm personally afraid of what it will do to the grey paper.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Delta 1 Gray Card - 4 x 5":
Haven't had a chance to use it too much, but bought this to help with white balance. Like the small size.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Difficult lighting
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Delta 1 Gray Card - 4 x 5":
With this a very portable/pocketable/'throw in the side pocket of the bag'able Gray Card. While I have used my full size card maybe twice since I bought it, I have already used this one in two weeks, more. And with that price I went back and bought another one to make sure I never leave home without one.
I use it for white balancing rather than exposure setting, and it has already saved me hours in WB correcting in post-processing. Throw it on the ground and take a picture of it once, and until the light changes drastically, you can batch correct all your session photos.
A gray card is a gray card, I suppose, but the size of Delta 1 "makes" it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Delta 1 Gray Card - 4 x 5":
A bit small, but might be helpful in some cases. I much prefer a larger card and always use one.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- Flimsy Construction
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Delta 1 Gray Card - 4 x 5":
They say that good things come in small packages and that saying is certainly true when referring to the 4"x5" Gray card from Delta 1. Works as a gray card should and even comes with instructions on how to use it as a white balance AND exposure card.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Home
- Landscape Photography
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
- Studio
- Traveling
Comments about Delta 1 Gray Card - 4 x 5":
i take this around in my dslr bag whenever i leave the house. it is small enough to fit into any of my bags. if white-balance is important to you (it should be) then having one of these cards with you is a must.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
- Not Durable
- Not stain resistant
- Should be waterproof
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
- Studio
Comments about Delta 1 Gray Card - 4 x 5":
It will help You get the correct exposures, that is true.
Just don't get it wet. It should be water and stain resistant.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
- Not Durable
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Home
- Landscape Photography
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
- Studio
- Traveling
Comments about Delta 1 Gray Card - 4 x 5":
This grey card does what it's supposed to and it is small enough to fit in your camera bag. The only downside is the cardboard material, which makes it easily susceptible to damage.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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