Overview

The Calibrite ColorChecker Classic Mini is a compact, pocket-sized colour reference target designed to help you achieve consistent, accurate colour from capture through to final edit. Measuring 63.5 x 109.0mm, it’s easy to carry and quick to deploy on location, making it a practical tool for photographers, filmmakers and content creators working in changing lighting conditions.

Featuring 24 scientifically formulated colour patches, the ColorChecker Classic Mini provides a reliable, objective standard for colour correction, exposure balance and camera profiling. Whether you’re shooting stills or video, it helps you reduce guesswork and maintain colour consistency across your workflow.

Who this is for

• Photographers working on location or in studio
• Filmmakers and videographers needing consistent colour grading
• Content creators aiming for accurate, repeatable results
• Imaging professionals managing colour-critical workflows

At a glance

• Pocket-sized colour reference target (63.5 x 109.0mm)
• 24 scientifically designed colour patches
• Supports DNG and ICC camera profiling
• Helps correct white balance and exposure
• Works across photo and video workflows
• Compatible with major editing and grading software

How it works

The ColorChecker Classic Mini features 24 colour patches representing real-world tones such as skin, foliage and sky. Each patch is engineered to reflect light consistently across the visible spectrum, giving you a dependable reference regardless of lighting conditions.

By including the target in your first shot under a given lighting setup, you create a baseline reference. In post-production, you can use this reference to adjust white balance, exposure and colour response accurately, or generate custom camera profiles tailored to your specific camera, lens and lighting combination.

Why choose this product

Unlike subjective colour correction by eye, the ColorChecker provides a fixed, repeatable standard. This reduces time spent adjusting colours manually and helps avoid inconsistencies across a shoot.

Its compact size makes it especially useful for location work, where lighting can change quickly. You can capture a reference frame in seconds and maintain control over your colour workflow from shoot to delivery.

Ideal uses

• Location photography with mixed or changing light
• Studio shoots requiring consistent colour output
• Video production and colour grading workflows
• Creating custom camera profiles for accurate rendering
• Batch editing where consistency across images is critical