Gray card for photo & video | Manfrotto

Manfrotto EzyBalance Grey Card, 30 cm is a practical, double-sided, collapsible reference card with a neutral 18% grey side and a white side. It simplifies white balance and exposure settings, helping you achieve more consistent and reliable results at the time of shooting.

EzyBalance can be used both to set up your camera and as a colour reference during post-processing. Its compact size and collapsible design make the grey card easy to keep in your camera bag at all times.

• Size: 30 cm
• Neutral 18% grey reference surface
• White reference surface on the reverse
• For setting white balance and exposure
• Can be used as a reference during post-processing
• Collapsible and easy to carry
• Hard-wearing material for a long service life
• Protective storage case included

Use EzyBalance when shooting and during post-processing

Manfrotto EzyBalance can be used to set your camera's manual white balance and check exposure. It also serves as a neutral reference when colour-correcting images in editing software.

Place the grey card in the same light as your subject and face it towards the camera. Take a reference image or follow your camera's instructions for setting a custom white balance. During post-processing, the grey surface can be used with the white balance tool to quickly establish a neutral colour balance.

Double-sided grey card

EzyBalance has a neutral 18% grey surface on one side and a white surface on the other. The two reference surfaces offer greater flexibility when setting white balance and exposure under different lighting conditions.

Neutral grey surface with 18% reflectance

The grey side reflects 18% of the incident light, providing a reliable reference for your camera's light meter. This helps you assess exposure more consistently, even when your subject is very bright or dark.

A faster, more reliable workflow

A correct reference image makes it easier to achieve consistent colour reproduction across an entire series of images. It reduces the need for manual corrections and saves time during post-processing – particularly when shooting weddings, fashion shows, portraits and other assignments under time pressure.

Compact and collapsible

This model measures 30 cm and is suitable for both studio and location photography. The grey card quickly folds down to a smaller size, taking up very little space in your camera bag.

Protective case included

EzyBalance comes with a practical storage case. Always keep the grey card in its case when not in use. This protects the reference surfaces from dirt, wear and other factors that may affect the card's properties over time.

Hard-wearing material

The grey card is made from a robust material that withstands repeated use both in the studio and outdoors. Its durable construction makes EzyBalance a reliable tool for everyday photography.

Why use a proper grey card?

Ordinary white paper should not be used as a reference for setting white balance. Paper may contain optical brighteners and have a colour cast that produces an incorrect result. A neutral grey card is designed to provide a much more reliable and consistent reference.

Manfrotto EzyBalance Grey Card, 50 cm. A practical, double-sided and collapsible reference card featuring a neutral 18% grey side and a white side. It simplifies white balance adjustment and exposure measurement, allowing you to concentrate on your photography instead of spending time correcting colour and exposure.

EzyBalance is quick and easy to use, making it particularly valuable during time-sensitive assignments such as weddings, fashion shows and events. Place the card under the same lighting conditions as your subject and use the reference surface to set the camera’s white balance or measure the exposure.

The grey card has a diameter of 50 cm and folds down to approximately one-third of its full size. A practical carrying case is included for convenient transport and storage. Its size makes it particularly suitable for close-range photography, including portraits and product photography.

Things to consider when using a grey card

• Do not use ordinary white paper to set the white balance. Paper often contains optical brightening agents that can produce inaccurate colour results.
• Older Kodak grey cards are primarily designed for exposure measurement and may therefore not be suitable for accurate white balancing.

Manfrotto EzyBalance Grey Card, 75 cm. A practical, double-sided and collapsible reference card featuring a neutral 18% grey surface and a white surface. It simplifies white balance and exposure settings, allowing you to focus on photography instead of spending time correcting colours and exposure.

EzyBalance is quick and easy to use, making it particularly valuable during time-sensitive shoots such as weddings, fashion shows and events. Place the card in the same light as the subject and use the reference surface to set the camera’s white balance or measure the exposure.

The grey card has a diameter of 75 cm and folds down to approximately one-third of its full size. A practical storage bag is included for easy transport and storage. Its size makes it particularly suitable for close-range photography, including portraits and product photography.

Things to consider when using a grey card

• Do not use ordinary white paper to set the white balance. Paper often contains optical brighteners that can produce inaccurate colour results.
• Older Kodak grey cards are primarily designed for exposure measurement and may therefore not always be suitable for accurate white balancing.