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DSC Labs FrontBox 12+4 Test Chart

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DSC Labs FrontBox Overview

The FrontBox 12+4 from DSC Labs, is a test chart featuring 12 primary colors as well as a spectrophotometrically neutral 11 step grayscale. These charts assist shooters and engineers align their cameras as precisely as possible.

11 Step Grayscale
Grayscales will help optimize tonal reproduction and create richer-looking images.
Color and Skintone
Although there are only 6 boxes on a Vectorscope, it is important to monitor the curvature of intermediary colors between the boxes. This pertinent information will help display colorimetry reproduction issues within a cameras CCD, as well as show how consistent the lighting is across the board. , this FrontBox also features four skin tones and instructions on how to effectively use the chart.
Aspect Ratio and Backfocus
The FBP includes framing apertures for 16:9 (1.77, 90% and 100%), widescreen film formats 1.85 (90 and 100%) and 2.35 (100%), with a DSC BackFocus Star on the reverse.

DSC Labs FrontBox Specs

Dimensions
Scanned Area - 11.0 x 9.5", 27.94 x 24.13cm
Active Area - 10.0 x 6.0", 25.4 x 15.24cm
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.575 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
12.75 x 12.6 x 1.25"

DSC Labs FrontBox Reviews

Great quality

By ATCP
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2013-06-03

These things are expensive for what they are... But they are color accurate, and have a sturdy construction. Right out of the box I tested one of my cameras and found that it needed some slight adjustments. When shooting with any compressed format it is important to limit how much color correction you need in post.

This Chart is the best value for Rec 709

By Jonathan G.
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2012-01-03

This chart is for precise color alignment of HD cameras. It has been calibrated to fit the vector targets at 2x scale - so it takes the guesswork out of color tweaking your HD cameras to match a Rec 709 color space.

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Does this have a back focus chart on the back?
Asked by: Anonymous
Yes, it has a BackFocus Test Pattern (CamAlign - BF - v4.1) on the back.
Answered by: THOMAS K.
Date published: 2021-02-04
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