Zerocs White Balance Filter

[joanne]

Do you have any problem on your white balance? Wasting lot of time on adjusting the white balance in the camera or busy to do colour correction in the photoshop? Tricky lighting? Now you can settle all these problems with the Zerocs White Balance Filter ( from Korea) that SLCC going present to you!

Stanley had tried and test the Zerocs White Balance Filter himself! The out come is really very :thumbsup: ! Some of the photographers and SLCC students had tried the Zerocs White Balance Filter too! Their also said very :thumbsup: !

Since is so good then the price much to be very expensive. NO! You are wrong! It is much cheaper than the XXX brand that in the market now!

Now SLCC is going to take this opportunity to give sgshoot's members this offer but we will only have 50 pcs for this MO! This is the first and only MO for the Zerocs White Balance Filter! Hurry, don't miss this opportunity!!

58-67mm original price S$150 Introductory Price:

**S$120/= only**

67-82mm original price S$180 Introductory Price:


**S$150/= only**

You can come to SLCC with your camera, SLCC have many colour backdrops for you to have a trial before you order the Zerocs White Balance Filter!

SLCC also understand that many people having problem on using the product after they bought! Don't worry, Stanley will organize a workshop to teach you how to use the Zerocs White Balance Filter.

Please visit www.zerocs.com to understand more about the Zerocs White Balance Filter

[joanne]

Zero WB Filter

1) Introduction

We recommend that users are well aware of how to set Custom White Balance referring the camera manual before using Zero WB Filter.

The basic information of how to use and apply White Balance Filter is stated below.
Zero WB Filter will help you to create the color image file equal to an 18% gray card.

2) Custom White Balance

Custom White Balance set is used as a way of color compensation to obtain a color balance more correct than AUTO white balance that is provided by the manufacturer.

Using Custom White Balance, users can properly distribute red, green, and blue RGB to artificially create neutral gray. In other words, this product help users to realize a correct color among the numerously diverse color casts that a camera catches.

After Custom White Balance is set, the camera will distribute the same amount of red, green, and blue color on any picture (under the same source of light) that a user has taken to realize the correct color balance. Then, users can continue photographing with the same user's setting value.


3) Desirable Exposure

It's essential to set Custom White Balance after measuring the desirable exposure. Otherwise, White Balance may not be correctly set. The easiest way of getting the desirable exposure through Zero WB Filter is either to use auto exposure setting such as "P," "S," or "A" mode or to use "M" mode with a precise exposure meter.

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4) How to set custom white balance

Tightly put Zero WB Filter to the end of the camera lens (put it as tightly as possible for a better result). Set the camera to AE mode (aperture priority) and adjust the focus. Then, press the shutter button. Select or save this setting above or the setting for the custom white balance of image. An optimal custom white balance should be chosen against the change of light to obtain the precise color cast.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e63/SLCC/Zerocs/example.jpg

[joanne]

5) How to use Zero WB Filter

Setting Toward A Source of Light

First, check the light thrown on a subject.

Put Zero WB Filter to the camera lens and set it toward the main source of light shed on a subject.

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Setting Toward a Subject

Put Zero WB Filter to the camera lens and set it toward a subject.

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If the background lighting differs from the light shedding on the front of a subject, set the camera toward the light thrown on the front of the subject, not toward the subject for a better color cast balance. IMPORTANT: DO NOT expose the camera to the direct light when Zero WB Filter is not installed. Direct light may damage the camera image sensor.

For the information about the common lighting conditions, please see HELP below.

Artificial Light

- Single Light Source

Set the camera toward a source of light or a subject.

- Flash, Bounce Flash

Adjust and set the camera and flash toward a main light.

It'll be get a different result by height and light position, if you set the camera flash toward to celling (bounce flash).

- Combined Lighting (more than 2 light sources)

In the outside where multi light sources exist, set the camera lens toward a subject or the general direction of light. In a space in which a variety of bright lights exist, set the camera toward a main light source (a brighter light source) for a better result.

Natural Light

- Sunlight

Set the camera toward the sunlight. However, Zero WB Filter should be installed in advance.

- Sunrise & Sunset

If the camera faces the sun at sunrise or sunset, the warmth will be neutralized. If the camera is set toward the side or the opposite of the sun, a better result can be obtained.

- Outdoor Shade

Set the camera toward a subject. In case lighting exists, have it behind.

- Cloud

Set the camera toward a subject. In case lighting exists, have it behind.

6) Insufficient Color Saturation

Zero WB Filter adjusts the color white balance sensor to obtain optimum color balance. The white balance can not be accurately adjusted unless sufficient red, green, and blue colors are shed on a subject.

In most digital cameras, the optimum white balance can be set when the light source is within 2800k - 9500k. In case the light source is off from the range, the white balance can not be set or 'ERROR' message will appear.

7) Use Other Filters

Zero WB Filter can be installed on the other camera lens filter such as skylight filter or polarizing filter. However, an independent and accurate color balance may not be obtained due to the former filter.

8) Simple Digital Exposure Meter Function


Zero WB Filter is allowed to use a simple digital incident-light meter as follows:

1) Even though a user is not beside a subject, under the same lighting condition with the subject, set the camera to [Manual Exposure Mode] and put Zero WB Filter on the front of the camera lens.

2) Then, set the camera and Zero WB Filter toward the opposite of the photographing direction.

3) Switch on the camera and adjust the aperture and shutter speed until the camera exposure meter displays a desirable exposure condition.

4) Remove Zero WB Filter and return to the photographing position and take a picture.

[joanne]

9) Digital Video Camera

Zero WB Filter becomes an excellent white balance tool with digital video camera. Put Zero WB Filter and face the camera toward the background or light source. Then, press [Custom WB] button in digital video camera. Adjust the custom white balance against the change of lighting.

10) Troubleshooting

- Low-Lighting and Off-Range

Under the improper lighting, the camera may deny custom WB setting, or cause an undesirable result due to the denial. In order to obtain a good result under the low-lighting condition, therefore, the exposure needs to be increased one stop or two stops. This increase is to allow the user's setting WB only, not to compensate the exposure. Before taking a picture, the desirable exposure must be reset.

- Color Cast

As a professional tool, Zero WB Filter produces a good result if properly used. In case improperly used, unwanted color cast could occur. Read the manual and set an optimum custom WB to obtain a satisfiable result. Due to the color setting or monitor calibration, unwanted color cast could occur.

- Combined Light

In case second light source comes with the initial main light source, unacceptable color cast could occur.

NOTICE: While obtaining the average balance from more than 2 light sources, the color temperature can not be adjusted at the same time. Under the spreading combined light condition, set the camera toward the multi-light source direction. If the direction of camera is adjusted to take a certain amount of light source under the combined light environment, the result may change. The white balance is also allowed against either the selected light source or main light source.

If the white flash has caused color cast due to warm light, the flash can be balanced with the main ambient light, using flash / fill light gel. For example, either use a color conversion filter which exceeds the flash to make it accord with incandescent light or fluorescent light.

11) Warranty Policy

a. It's warranted for ONE year from the date of purchase against manufacturer defects.

b. No in-warranty service will be available even during the warranty period under any of the following cases:

- Product damage or breakdown due to a user's improper handling or incorrect use
- Product damage or breakdown due to an unauthorized remodelling or disassembly
- Product breakdown due to natural disaster such as fire, earthquake, flood, or lightning
- Product damage or breakdown due to improper maintenance such as drop, impact, pressure, dust, sand, or flood
- Product damage or breakdown due to careless management
(ex: keeping the product in a hot and humid or very cold place)

- Product damage or breakdown due to the cases similar to the above

c. The accessories (box, necklace string) are not warranted.

[joanne]

Photo samples
- Canon 1D Mark II

Auto White Balance (Left Pic) / Using Zero WB Filter (Right Pic)

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- Nikon D70s

Auto White Balance (Left Pic) / Using Zero WB Filter (Right Pic)

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[joanne]

- Nikon D70s

Auto White Balance (Left Pic) / Using Zero WB Filter (Right Pic)

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- Olympus E-1

Auto White Balance (Left Pic) / Using Zero WB Filter (Right Pic)

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[joanne]

Fuji S2pro

Auto White Balance (Left Pic) / Using Zero WB Filter (Right Pic)

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Fuji S2pro

Auto White Balance (Left Pic) / Using Zero WB Filter (Right Pic)

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[joanne]

Good news to those who interested on the White Balance Filter. Now you guys can also get the filter on these places:

1. TK Foto Technic
Add: 100 Beach Raod #02-45 Shaw Towers Singapore 189702
Tel: 62924533, 62928167.

2. Ruby Photo Pte Ltd
Add: 2 Coleman St. The Peninsula Hotel Shopping Complex #01-01. Singapore 179804
Tel: 63384104

3. M S Color
Add: Blk 711 #01-3501C Ang Mo Kio Central Ave.8
Singapore 560711(Opposite AMK MRT)
Tel: 64576380

4. The Camera Workshop
Add: 3 Coleman St. The Peninsula Hotel Shopping Centre #01-27/31. Singapore 179804
Tel: 63361956

5. Camera Hospital
Add: No.91 Bencoolen Street #01-67, Sunshine Plaza, Singapore 189653
Tel: (65) 6336 0025
Fax: (65) 6481 2719

Thank you for the support to the Zerocs White Balance Filter!

[Thomas]

Removed MO (Mass Order) from thread title since this is not a MO.

[Hybrid]

Don't mean to cause any issues, but what's the differenece between these white balance filters compared to those $20 to $30 white balance filters I see being sold elsewhere.

[Ricky]

Don't mean to cause any issues, but what's the differenece between these white balance filters compared to those $20 to $30 white balance filters I see being sold elsewhere.

Oh really where where, what's the brand name, don't mind telling us?

I dun recall any white balance filter cost so cheaply. Or is it a grey card name as white balance filters?

[Hybrid]

http://www.perfectpixelcameraparts.com/shop/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=92

This one costs $30

[joanne]

Don't mean to cause any issues, but what's the differenece between these white balance filters compared to those $20 to $30 white balance filters I see being sold elsewhere.

Sorry to reply you late! Yes, I know what is the white balance filters you talking to. Last week one of the student from his lesson had show him this filter. I got no right to commend about other product but the only I can say is after this student had tried our filters he decided to buy our filter then using the filter than he brough elsewhere!

If you want to know what is the differenece then you are very welcome to come down to SLCC with your camera to have a try out. You can also go to any one of the store to try out too:

1. TK Foto Technic
Add: 100 Beach Raod #02-45 Shaw Towers Singapore 189702
Tel: 62924533, 62928167.

2. Ruby Photo Pte Ltd
Add: 2 Coleman St. The Peninsula Hotel Shopping Complex #01-01. Singapore 179804
Tel: 63384104

3. M S Color
Add: Blk 711 #01-3501C Ang Mo Kio Central Ave.8
Singapore 560711(Opposite AMK MRT)
Tel: 64576380

4. The Camera Workshop
Add: 3 Coleman St. The Peninsula Hotel Shopping Centre #01-27/31. Singapore 179804
Tel: 63361956

5. Camera Hospital
Add: No.91 Bencoolen Street #01-67, Sunshine Plaza, Singapore 189653
Tel: (65) 6336 0025
Fax: (65) 6481 2719

Hope this can help you! Thank you!

[Stanley]

http://www.perfectpixelcameraparts.com/shop/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=92

This one costs $30

Just try it out! You will know the different of the white baiance!!!

[Stanley]

Can anyone here show some pictures of before and aftter using the filter???

[alpha-ming9866]

Hi everyone , just my 2 cents here .

White Caps & WB Filters are 2 different thing . I may not say much about this 2 items but , i actually have them both . Got the White Cap , cheap & its everywhere can get , results to me = 60-70% correct . WB Filters = above 90% correct .

And its an idiot proof thing to me that i will carry it around with me a lot . Because i do not know anything about adjusting WB :grin: .

Here are a few samples . Sony A700 + Minolta 28-70mm f2.8 . Exif info still attached .

AWB
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WB Filtered
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/ming9866/ming9866%20next%201000/DSC08096.jpg

[alpha-ming9866]

AWB
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/ming9866/ming9866%20next%201000/DSC08087.jpg

WB Filtered
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/ming9866/ming9866%20next%201000/DSC08088.jpg

[alpha-ming9866]

AWB & Flashed
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/ming9866/ming9866%20next%201000/DSC08092.jpg

WB Filtered & Flashed
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/ming9866/ming9866%20next%201000/DSC08093.jpg

[Stanley]

Still got last 40 pcs to let go! While stock last.

[joanne]

Call us at 96383643 (Stanley) or 98583502 (Joanne) if you can't get any in those store!

[testarossa]

Good news to those who interested on the White Balance Filter. Now you guys can also get the filter on these places:

1. TK Foto Technic
Add: 100 Beach Raod #02-45 Shaw Towers Singapore 189702
Tel: 62924533, 62928167.

2. Ruby Photo Pte Ltd
Add: 2 Coleman St. The Peninsula Hotel Shopping Complex #01-01. Singapore 179804
Tel: 63384104

3. M S Color
Add: Blk 711 #01-3501C Ang Mo Kio Central Ave.8
Singapore 560711(Opposite AMK MRT)
Tel: 64576380

4. The Camera Workshop
Add: 3 Coleman St. The Peninsula Hotel Shopping Centre #01-27/31. Singapore 179804
Tel: 63361956

5. Camera Hospital
Add: No.91 Bencoolen Street #01-67, Sunshine Plaza, Singapore 189653
Tel: (65) 6336 0025
Fax: (65) 6481 2719

Thank you for the support to the Zerocs White Balance Filter!

Just wondering at number 5?.. What particular Camera Hospital?

[Stanley]

I don't get what you mean???

[KopiOkaya]

I don't get what you mean???

I think he meant is Camera Hospital does not sell the Zerocs.

[Stanley]

I think he meant is Camera Hospital does not sell the Zerocs.

Ok, because no more liao.... Now i got balance of about 15 pcs of 58-67mm, i willing to let go at below cost price $40 only. Any body interested please call me at 96383643 Hp. While stock last...I just want to clear it away.