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Datacolor SpyderCHECKR Color Chart and Calibration Tool for Digital Cameras

BH #DASC • MFR #SCK100
 76 reviews
Datacolor SpyderCHECKR Color Chart and Calibration Tool for Digital Cameras
Key Features
  • Opens to 12.25 x 9.125"
  • White, Gray, and Gray Ramp Patches
  • Color Target Includes Skintone Samples
  • Works with Adobe Camera RAW (ACR)
The SpyderCHECKR Color Chart and Calibration Tool for Digital Cameras from Datacolor is a color target for use with digital cameras. It features 48 swatches, including various shades of gray and skintones. The chart opens to 12.25 x 9.125", and when folded closed is 6.75 x 9.125". You can use the swatches to perform a custom white balance on your camera, ensuring that your camera settings correctly match the lighting conditions in which you are shooting.
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Datacolor SpyderCHECKR Overview

The SpyderCHECKR Color Chart and Calibration Tool for Digital Cameras from Datacolor is a color target for use with digital cameras. It features 48 swatches, including various shades of gray and skintones. The chart opens to 12.25 x 9.125", and when folded closed is 6.75 x 9.125". You can use the swatches to perform a custom white balance on your camera, ensuring that your camera settings correctly match the lighting conditions in which you are shooting.

The SpyderCHECKR ships with software for Mac and Windows. In order to use it, you'll have to use an Adobe Camera RAW (ACR) post-production workflow. This allows you to use the calibration tool in conjunction with Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, and Photoshop Lightroom.

Consistent Color Control for your RAW workflow made easy and fast with SpyderCHECKR and its powerful software, giving you a color standard for any camera and decreasing your post-production time
Neutral gray target and gray ramp for in-camera white balance and visual neutrality analysis
Extensive skintone samples for portrait and fashion photography
Durable, eco-friendly self casing construction for easy transport and field use, with replaceable targets, tripod mount and Fade strip indicator
Easy-to-use software interacts with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, and Camera Raw to produce calibration presets, which fit directly into your digital workflow. No DNG processing is required, and a multiple lightsource calibration option is included
The chart opens to 12.25 x 9.125", and when folded closed measures 6.75 x 9.125"
UPC: 719821326854

Datacolor SpyderCHECKR Specs

System Requirements
Operating System: Windows XP, Vista, 7; Mac OS X 10.4, 10.5, 10.6
Memory: 128 MB
Hard Drive: 100 MB
Software: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, Photoshop, or Photoshop Elements; Adobe Camera RAW
Languages
English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Japanese
Dimensions
Open: 12.25 x 9.125" / 31.115 x 23.178 cm
Closed: 6.75 x 9.125" / 17.145 x 23.178 cm
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.08 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
10.2 x 7.2 x 0.9"

Datacolor SpyderCHECKR Reviews

Not Compatible with Photoshop

By Peter
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2023-01-13

If you're planing to make camera profiles for use with Adobe Camera Raw or Photoshop, avoid this product. It may work well with Lightroom but making a camera profile to use with Photoshop is either impossible or so complex it is essentially impossible. CAUTION: This item comes sealed in a plastic clamshell that must be destroyed to open. Once you do that, B&H will not accept a return request.

Best of both worlds

By James
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-08-19

Helps when you have to shoot color charts on the go.

It is what it is

By James
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-08-19

Good for on the go testing. With the standard cards, i have to be so much more intentional. these pack and go quite well. I like the 1/4-20 thread mounts, but after thought, i realize how easy it is to just use a clamp with a 1/4-20 for the standard cards too. Only difference is how you have to worry about where you set them. I have both. but i tend to bring the book along more often.

Fantastic Color Checker

By Valentin
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-07-17

I really like the large size of the DataColor Spyder checker. Very comfortable to use.

It's worth the money

By Jordan
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-07-07

As someone who constantly shoots videos for YouTube and work, having this has changed the way I Color correct my footage! Shooting with an 8-bit video Mirrorless camera and trying to match it to a BMPCC4K has never been easier than it is with this.

Can't beat it for the price

By Thomas
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-05-26

Comes with a durable metal shell and easy to set up on a light stand or tripod to get color matching between cameras.

Works great!

By Kirk
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-09-06

Accurate color balance in a durable package.

Price is steep for what it is

By Eddy
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-08-30

I use this for shooting fine art reproduction to provide a reference for colour adjustment. Considering it is a plastic case with a set of printed card and a small program, it is not inexpensive. However, if you need it you need it. www.eddycheng.com

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What color is the case? The product pictures show both a black and off white shell.
Asked by: Christian
the exterior of my case is silver/grey
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Date published: 2021-03-11

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I have an IMac...instead of a CD, am I able to download the software?
Asked by: Jeffrey
Yes you can download the software from Datacolor. If you need assistance with this you can email [email protected].
Answered by: Reuben
Date published: 2019-02-20

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Is this color checker work both for Adobe RGB and for sRGB?
Asked by: Michael
When using the Datacolor SpyderCHECKR Color Chart and Calibration Tool for Digital Cameras, files must be saved in the AdobeRGB color space for the purpose of exporting target files to the SpyderCHECKR software. You may edit your images in sRGB or any other color space you choose which works with your workflow, but the instruction manual states that files sent to the SpyderCHECKR software need to be saved in the AdobeRGB color space.
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Date published: 2022-07-21

Does the software run on the Windows 10 operating ...

Does the software run on the Windows 10 operating system?
Asked by: Peter
Yes, it works with Windows 10.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2020-08-06

question

Will this work with PS Elements 14? I can't seem to find how to get to the presets. I shot the color checkr and saved it as a .tiff but I can't find the presets in Adobe Camera Raw.
Asked by: Ricky T.
According to page 9 of the User Guide included with the Datacolor SPYDERChecker, it states If you use Photoshop or Elements, you will do your RAW import through Adobe CameraRaw (ACR), then you will need to launch the SpyderCheckr software manually, as there is no auto-launch option in ACR. The SpyderCheckr software only auto-launches with Lightroom. For more information, you would have to contact Datacolor directly by clicking the Submit a Ticket Here link under the General Inquiries section on their Contact Us webpage on their website. <a href= http://spyder.datacolor.com/consumer-support/ target= _blank >http://spyder.datacolor.com/consumer-support/</a>
Answered by: Manzell L.
Date published: 2018-08-28

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Asked by: Oscar
This product has increased number calibration targets. It will result in better looking skin tones and overall accuracy.
Answered by: Reuben
Date published: 2021-03-02

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Does this work for video also?
Asked by: PETER
Yes, this DataColor checker would work for video as well as photo
Answered by: Moe
Date published: 2023-05-25

Does this work with Davinci Resolve ?

Does this work with Davinci Resolve ?
Asked by: Mark
Yes, teh following color target can be applied for color corrections in Davinci.
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