The WDKK Waterproof Color Chart from DGK Color Tools is a completely waterproof chart that can be flipped over to reveal a warming card. The chart features 18 reference colors with permanent UV-treated ink designed to hold up in all-weather and underwater use.
This card is useful in white balancing, color profiling, and the setup of any display or image capture systems. The kit includes the 5 x 7" card, and a carrying strap.
| Dimensions | Kit: 7.8 x 5.3 x 0.03" / 20.0 x 13.5 x 0.1 cm Card: 5.0 x 7.0" / 12.7 x 17.8 cm |
| Package Weight | 0.18 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 8.7 x 6.6 x 0.7" |
I've only had this item for a few months and so far, I have no complaints.
I bought this chart because of its waterproof capabilities, to sustain environment, rain, dust, and be able to dust it off without damaging the surface, and it surpassed my expectations. The colors are very sharp and even. The board comes in a mate surface, which helps avoiding hot spots or wrong lectures from the lens. The grayscale could be a bit better, but for the price it is ok. I wouldn't use this particular chart for commercial work, its suitable for run&gun work, keep it in your bag, take it, make a quick shot just to have some gray and color reference for post, and put it back in the bag. The warm 3 backside is great for balancing for an interview where you want to give an extra warmth to the character, but beware that it might be too much, because the real purpose of this is to balance underwater. This chart gives more than what you pay for, and I would recommend getting 2 charts, a professional and this one, for quick shots. The size is perfect to keep in in your back pocket if you're just away from your bag, and the material is very good plastic. It won't scratch or bend easily. Also, they have very good customer service for questions and inquiries.
Having one of these significantly improved my workflow, color corrections is so much easier.
I can't give an honest review for this product as of yet. Hence the reason for only giving it a three star rating. I've only attempted using it once. I had purchased it with intentions of using it for landscapes, and haven't had much of a chance to try it out. So far what I do like about it was the price and the fact that it's waterproof. It's big (5X7) inches and is more better to get a reading off of than some of the smaller units. Like I mentioned previously, I haven't had much of an opportunity to fully test it. Once I do, I'll post another review for it with some sample photos. Christmas is coming up and I have a client that wants some images of her interior decorating and that will be a good chance to full test it out!
This chart is really useful for color correcting full-body shots
It arrived earlier than anticipated and is not damaged in any way ^.^
For some reason, the website listed on the product links to a phishing/virus site
Easiest way to AUTO correct your color in post is to use a color chart. Especially if you are shooting commercially and need accurate colors.
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