ColorChecker Passport from X-Rite

The first stand alone camera DNG profiling solution...

The ColorChecker Passport is a must have for any serious photographer and offers the first stand alone camera DNG profiling and RAW workflow solution for use within any RAW file editor.

ColorChecker Passport consists of three photographic targets, in one pocket sized protective case and camera calibration software on DVD, making it ideal for all types of work, providing effortless colour control and creative versatility.

Creative Enhancement Target - Get creative with your images in a single click. This target allows evaluation of highlight and shadow detail, in addition to warming and cooling white balance patches
Classic Target - Industry standard 24 patch classic colour reference target for creating camera profiles and evaluating specific colours
White Balance Target - New white balance target for more accurate control

ColorChecker Passport also includes camera calibration software that works with the Classic Target and allows you to create custom DNG profiles, in its own standalone software and also as a plug-in for Adobe Lightroom 2.

The ColorChecker Passport is a must for any serious photographer and offers numerous functions and features, including:

• Custom DNG profiling for all digital cameras
• Enhance images within your RAW workflow
• Batch process multiple images with set profiles
• New custom White Balance Target
• Compact, convenient and supplied in a protective case with lanyard
• Standalone DNG profiling application on DVD
• Plug-in for Adobe Lightroom 2
• Online interactive video tutorial

Hardware:

• Size (H x W x T): 125mm x 90mm x 9mm
• Weight: 80 grams (3 oz)
• Humidity range: 85% or less (non-condensing)
• Temperature range (for normal use of the case): 32-104 degrees F (0-40 degrees C)
• Chemical substance regulation: Reach compliant regulation EC 1907/2006
• Packaging dimensions: 135mm x 180mm x 26mm. Package weight: 140 grams (5 oz)

Software: Minimum requirement - Windows:

• Microsoft Windows XP 32 or 64-bit (with latest service pack installed)
• Microsoft Windows Vista 32 or 64-bit (with latest service pack installed)
• 512MB RAM
• Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon XP or better CPU
• 200MB of available disk space
• User must have administrator rights to install/uninstall the application
• Monitor resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher
• Internet connection required for software update

Minimum requirement - Macintosh:

• Mac OS X 10.4.11 or 10.5.x (with the latest update installed)
• 512MB RAM
• G4 processor or higher (G5 recommended)
• 350Mb of available disk space
• User must have administrator rights to install and uninstall the application
• Monitor resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher
• Internet connection required for software update

Compatible software supporting DNG profiles:

• Adobe Lightroom 2.0 or newer
• Adobe Camera Raw 4.5 or newer
• Adobe Photoshop CS3 or newer
• Adobe Photoshop Elements 7 or newer
• Adobe Bridge CS3 or newer

RAW Editor:

For use in any RAW editor with a click custom white balance capability