User Guide

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Use and Care of ColorChecker Passport
Use
The ColorChecker Passport case is designed to serve many purposes.
• The rugged outer shell keeps the ColorChecker targets secure during transport and away from the elements
and UV exposure.
• The hinged opening will bend to accommodate proper positioning of the targets for shooting.
• The lanyard attached to the hinge spine makes it easy to carry and access the Passport during photo shoots.
Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your targets.
• The case is designed to open and close like a booklet. To open it, hold the Passport case in your fingers by the
sides, press the button and pull the sides apart. Hold the frame, and if necessary, push on the inside of the
hinge. Be sure to hold the outside of the frame and not the target inside.
• Always close the case when you are finished to protect the targets from extended exposure to direct sunlight.
UV energy in the sunlight is the most damaging type of light and will fade the ColorChecker patches.
• Dirt and moisture can destroy the ColorChecker targets, so use caution when handling them with the case
open.
• Carrying the Passport with the lanyard over your shoulder and across your back will help keep it from banging
into your camera bag.
Care
The ColorChecker Passport case can be wiped with a mild cleaning solution. Use care so liquid does not enter the
case. If the ColorChecker targets become dirty, brush them as gently as possible with a dry cloth or blow with a can
of compressed air. The color chips can be marred in the cleaning process, so cleaning liquids should never be
used.
Longevity
The typical lifespan of a ColorChecker target is two years. However, you must take care of it to achieve this
longevity. Heavy outdoor usage, especially with exposure to the sun or unfriendly environmental conditions, may
reduce the lifespan. The proper use of the Passport’s case makes it easy to protect the targets from extended
exposure to light and can help them last longer.