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Written on the 2011-04-11

rating of 4.0

This WB filter comes with excellent documentation. Very clear & concise guide to set up for use on my Nikon D90. A minor "con" - this ExpoDisk doesn't quite fit well over a UV filter I have on the lens. Only a very mnor issue as it's just a quick process to take the light measurement, then on to shooting. Clearly a useful item for your gear bag. Finally, the price is in the noise for the huge benefit you'll see.
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Written on the 2011-02-02

rating of 5.0

We shoot high end jewelry in a light box and have always struggled with the white balance. In just seconds the ExpoDisc gave us near perfect colors. Our creative director raved that his photoshop time has been cut by two thirds. I think every serious shooter NEEDS and ExpoDisc in his bag.
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Written on the 2010-11-04

rating of 5.0

This is an item that no one should go without. Its perfect to measure white balance in most situtations and is very easy to use. The item is a little pricey for a beginner like me but its well worth the price once you see what it can do. White Balance is sometime hard to set and this filter takes all that frustration away. Wouldn't be without one now that I used it. '':-)
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Written on the 2010-09-02

rating of 5.0

I often times shoot in odd/mixed lighting situations and this WB tool works quite well. I have both the Nikkor 50mm/1.4 and the 35mm/1.8 so this size makes sense for me. It's easy to use and I like the WB results.
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Written on the 2010-07-06

rating of 5.0

Efficiently correct the white balance according to the lighting situation. It saves lots of time for casual or serious shooting. NICE!
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Written on the 2010-06-25

rating of 4.0

Five minutes out of the box, I was able to apply a custom white balance adjustment to my Nikon D80. The ExpoDisc website includes a tutorial for many popular DSLRs. I would recommend you apply a new custom white balance adjustment upon changing lighting conditions (indoors to outdoors, sunlight to shade, etc.) throughout your photo shoot. Each filter is hand calibrated from the manufacturer. Easy to use.
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Written on the 2010-04-27

rating of 4.0

This product is very easy to use to get a white balance reading.
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Written on the 2010-04-21

rating of 5.0

I will use this expodisc for my Airshows mostly. The weather changes quite a lot and I needed something fast and easy. I like shooting Buildings that are about to be torn down and archive them. I always look for the best shot and expodisc comes in very handy. Attaching the expodisc to my camera is a dream come true, using the bearings feature.
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Written on the 2010-03-08

rating of 5.0

The Expodisc is a fantastic item that helps you quickly set your custom white balance. It comes with a short video along with a reference manual on disc that helps you get up and running quickly. It is solidly built and easy to take along with your photo kit.<br /><br />I would recommend it to photographers of all skill levels.
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Written on the 2010-01-24

rating of 5.0

I use a Nikon D90 which gets auto white balance right about 90% of the time. I kept getting frustrated in unusual indoor lighting situations (e.g. church, rooms with mixed incadescent and fluorescent) becuase the D90's auto WB doesn't always interpret correctly.<br />And, of course, this camera - and I guess just about all DSLR's - have an internal light meter that measure REFLECTED light.<br />This neat little gizmo meters incident light (if you use it according to instructions) and has thus far resulted in virtually perfect white balance for me!<br />The use of this disc is not intuitive. You have to read the instructions carefully and follow them. The process is somewhat cumbersome at first, but is no big deal with practice. <br />My only quibble - it's outer diameter is a squiggy too small. It doesn't snap nor press fit as well as it should on my 52mm lenses. Thus I have to tip it upward a little to assure it doesn't fall out.<br />However, as dealing with all creative geniuses, with all it does so well for me, I can deal with a little temper tantrum.<br />Highly recommended!
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Written on the 2009-08-02

rating of 4.0

This filter is excellent for taking grey card/white balance readings all in one for when one is doing portrait work. It is a little more difficult for on-site work where there is no time to read the light from the subject's point-of-view in a quick-changing environment, such as sporting events.
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Written on the 2009-04-20

rating of 4.0

Actually a very good, accurate, white balance reference product. However, does little more than the $1-or less gray reference card that you own. Don't get me wrong, this device does produced a very high quality white balance reference. If you are a professional photographer, you probably have this or something like it and definitely need it. If you are not a professional, check your closet and see if you have one of those "collapsable gift boxes", (you know the kind where you get a shirt or a hanky for Christmas). I can't tell the difference in any of my photos using either of the devices. The procedure for the WB reference is definitely different, but the result is almost identical. Auto white balance in any DSLR camera is risky. This is especially true in portrait modes. If you are unsure of the color of the card, or don't like the results of the reference, buy a gray reference card from your local photo supplier. <br />
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Written on the 2008-06-03

rating of 5.0

I was able to balance SODIUM VAPOR streetlight illumination! Pretty good trick, huh? That was obviously an extreme exercise, but the more subtle applications are where it really shines. Correcting color balance after-the-fact using Photoshop or Paint Shop Pro has never been much fun to me, and if you'll get it right in-camera, you'll have more to work with later. The only thing I'd change is to make the neck strap a little longer, but that's a minor point.
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Written on the 2008-04-29

rating of 5.0

I have such a hard time with white balance normally. Now that I've been using the ExpoDisc it's SOO much easier to get my color right! It makes such a difference and I don't have to edit colors on the computer anymore! Plus it's hard to get my 1 year old son to hold a gray card, so the ability to set the white balance myself is great!
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