How to use the X-Rite Colorchecker Passport 2 with Fujifilm
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- čas přidán 5. 01. 2020
- I recently got a lot of questions as to why am using a colorchecker on my photoshoots, what it's used for and how to use it.
I decided to show you how - with my Fujifilm X-T2 - this great tool can be used and the results.
The flash used is the Godox AD400pro on a Manfrotto tripod and the modifier is the Aputure LightDome mark II.
This of course works for Fujifilm, Sony, Nikon, Canon, Panasonic, Leica cameras, etc. basically for any camera and it allows you do get the right colors at all times.
Never would have thought a simple color palette could do that much for a picture
You’d be surprised! I highly advise you to get one. Take care
Just about to dump my Fujifilm xt-3 because I never find the colors pleasing and spend tons of time trying to correct them to something more natural. I'll have to give this method a try. Thanks
Oh good - glad I could help then! Did you get yours already? Did that fix it?
@@cris_photography I did purchase the Passport 2! I find it works great indoors for me and love that. In terms of shooting landscapes, I am probably not shooting the checker correctly so I have to experiment more with that. I believe that I am not properly angling the checker to the light. Anyway, I will keep on experimenting. Thanks!
Hello
Great video, explanation in context.
One (long) question.
On your set you're using a additional godox lighting. How does affect (or not) the color correction.
On one hand you have the white balance, I have seen videos where the color temperature of the light is adjusted with gels. But on the other hand I expect you have the forest impact such as a greener component in the light. And finally you have the sensor color capture that may introduce inaccuracies.
How do you use a color checker with these 3 elements :
- the multi light setup
- the color composition of each lightning
- the camera sensor capture.
In a studio I would expect the first two elements to be consistent from one equipment to the next, so the colorchecker is clearly helping to get consistency and accuracy on the last element ( the sensor).
I am an engineer and amateur photographer, just learning about color checkers, trying to decide if I invest in one. I am not a studio photographer, more looking into outdoor photography.
Regards,
Stéphane
Also looking at an AD200Pro acquisition.
Hello there, omg I did not answer you for forever - I apologize for that!
To answer your question, and with much more time to test it out and review it, I think a color calibrator such as this one can be good if you need exact colors as in for example for the color of a dress (for an ad let’s say) or indoor in a studio. However, I don’t really use it that much anymore outdoor since I use a lot of presets and I like messing around with colors so I don’t really care about exact colors. I use it a lot in studio shots or product photography though.
Sorry again for my huge delay!
Take care
I feel this passport color checker would be perfect when you are in a high school gymnasium, and the lights are blue and the walls of they gym are orange or other difficult color to work with. It throws off the colors for every photo.
Totally! Works great for tricky environments
When shooting outside like you did, where conditions could change, how come using the checker once at the beginning ensures correct white balance and colors? Let's say if all of a sudden sun would come out, wouldn't you have to re-use the checker?
I’d use the preset mainly for indoor studio shoots. In case of conditions change I’d te-profile it
Hey @cris do you think there is a difference between v1 and c2 of the passport? I can buy v1 relatively cheap
Hello Tom, thanks. Honestly I don’t think getting the V2 will make a huge difference, but it depends really on your needs. You should be fine with V1 imo.
Take care
Does using an X-Rite Colorchecker override Fujifilm's film simulations, or do the selected simulation affect the final result? Theoretically if you take photos using different film simulations, but calibrate each with the Colorchecker, does that mean that all the photos are merged to the same colors -- or can you see differences in colors due to the film simulation?
Hello, yes using X-Rite Colorchecker does override Fuji's film simulations - or actually not really.
The colorchecker only works with RAW files (RAF) and these are not affected by any film simulation. Therefore it does not really affect those (if - let's say - you shoot RAW+JPEG).
I stopped using film simulation a while ago since I do lots of weddings and I have my own presets. So for me it's not a problem but if you are using film simulation a lot then that ain't the tool to use.
Hope that helps.
Cheers, Cris
Fuji's film simulations are basically colour profiles as well, or if you like you can think of the ColorChecker profile you have just created as another alternative film simulation only where the colours have now been calibrated to render them as accurately as possible.
Hence you cannot combine them and they show up in a list as alternatives.
Unfortunately for some reason the calibrite color checker passport doesn’t work with Fujifilm Provia profile, I noticed it only works with the other film simulations like classic chrome etc, at least in capture one
Oh? Not good…
That said, I edit my shots from RAW files - not film simulations (the whole point of the passport is to give the proper and exact colors that were there at the moment of the shoot so using a simulation on top will modify those)
@@cris_photography yes I always shoot RAW as well but in capture one you still have to apply a profile/preset to the file regardless. I usually edit in provia because that’s Fuji standard profile
@thedanwriter1 oh really? Interesting 🤔 it’s true that I edit in LRC so I didn’t know that. Sorry to hear
thank you !
You’re welcome 😉
do you have to make a new color profile for every shoot?
Hello Erwin, I tend to keep the same profile when in studio. Otherwise yes, I do a new one when I use a different camera or location. Takes about 3 minutes or less so not a big hustle. Take care
Does anyone have experience with Capture One instead of Lightroom?
Sorry David - am only Lightroom 😩
I have used this on Capture One as well but found the workflow a bit confusing and not as straight forward.
For example, generating a profile was fairly straight forward but after loading it you have to be very careful with the other options you choose such as the tone curves you can choose from right next to the box for the profile. Apparently, if you choose 'Auto', Capture One ignores your loaded profile and applies a profile and tone curve which 'matches' what your camera was set to (e.g. Provia) probably by reading the metadata. This explained why I could not see any difference. You need to change the tone curve to say 'Film Standard' or 'Linear' from the drop down options but you have to do quite a bit more work to get the image to 'pop' as it starts off quite flat.
Calibrated it looks like a Sony ;-)
You think?