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SpyderCube

SpyderCube
The SpyderCube captures colour temperature and light source data for accurate RAW adjustments and more dependable colour.

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The Spyder Cube is not a sci-fi B movie about alien arachnid domination but is in fact an innovative new product from DataColor that can enable custom white balance creation and make highlight and shadow adjustment easier in any RAW conversion software. It has several features that make it stand apart from the usual cards used for white balances in the past, and it fits in your pocket.

It can be either hung, stood on a surface or mounted on tripod so for a start it is easier to physically place in a scene. It’s features are also tuned to the tools found in RAW conversion software. The 18% grey faces can be used as a reference for picking the white balance and for mid-tone correction, the white faces and chrome ball are used for controlling highlights and the black face and black trap (a hole in the black face) are used for setting the black point.

To use the Spyder Cube place it in shot with the black face lowest and towards the lens with both grey/white sides visible. Take the shot and then open the image in your RAW converter. Use your white balance (sometimes called grey balance) eye dropper to click on whichever of two grey areas is lighter in your shot to set colour temperature and tint. Then adjust exposure and brightness using both the histogram, the scene and the image of the Cube optimize your adjustments. Lastly,
if your RAW tool has a Black Point eye dropper then you can click the black trap area or if your software has a black point slider you can adjust the black so there is some visible difference between the black face and the black trap.

Features & Benefits
  • Capture accurate color without a lot of trial and error manipulation
  • Spectrally Neutral, so that Cube responds accurately to all lighting conditions
  • Provides reference values to check and adjust RAW control settings
  • Includes Black Trap for shadow detail control
  • Allows users to instantly correct color images by setting color temperature value
  • Allows users to accurately adjust shadows and highlight detail in any RAW image
  • Ideal for location shooting (outdoor or indoor) and studios
  • Essential for RAW conversion, and can also be used when correcting images in a JPG workflow
Specifications

The SpyderCube is made of ABS Cycoloy, a hybrid resin that is fade proof, extremely durable, and flame / shock resistant. In addition, colors are through-pigmented for durability, and are scientifically formulated to provide optimal color values, including an 18% gray which defines a new standard for spectral neutrality to provide accurate color balance under any light source.

What you get
  • Datacolor SpyderCube™
  • Protective pouch
  • Quick Start Guide (available in 10 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Japanese)
  • 1-Year Hardware Warranty
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