Expediting Your Post Processing Workflow | Expo Disc

One of my favorite tools that I am forever raving about is the ExpoDisc to set custom white balance. I LOVE it.  Here’s a little bit about it then there’s a video with my review and steps on how to use it at the bottom. (Pssst.. there’s also a giveaway at the bottom).

I love the expodisc because it simply doesn’t compare to white balance caps or grey cards. It works as an incident light meter to read light as it falls on subject – unlike any other custom white balance tool.

 

What is the ExpoDisc Portrait Professional Digital White Balance Filter?
Designed specifically for portrait photographers, the ExpoDisc Portrait Filter enhances and accentuates healthy skin tones. Rather than producing an image file with neutral whites, the filter first neutralizes, then enhances the image with a subtle warming effect. The ExpoDisc Portrait Filter effectively adds pleasing red tones to the entire image, producing an image with subtle red highlights in the hair and skin.

Simply read and set white balance with the ExpoDisc Portrait Filter in place to consolidate several on location and post processing steps into one quick and easy custom white balance procedure. When used to set a custom white balance, the ExpoDisc Portrait Filter enables photographers to generate custom color at capture in a single, time saving step.

 

How do I use the ExpoDisc?
The ExpoDisc is far easier to use than any gray card, white card or calibration target. Simply place the ExpoDisc in front of your lens and capture the incident light while setting your camera’s custom white balance. Using an ExpoDisc custom white balance will virtually eliminate the need for RAW or JPEG post-capture color adjustments.

ExpoDisc technology takes a unique approach to setting a custom white balance and producing accurate color. The ExpoDisc essentially uses your camera’s built-in custom white balance capability to turn the camera into an incident color-metering tool. By setting white balance as an incident filter rather than as a reflective target, the ExpoDisc avoids the common problems and inconveniences associated with using gray cards, white cards and calibration targets: unwieldy size, unwanted reflectivity, improper angling and difficulty of filling the frame.

Why is the ExpoDisc the best white balance tool available?
ExpoDiscs are constructed of multiple layers of carefully selected optical grade materials which are tested on a sophisticated transmission spectrophotometer. Each ExpoDisc is individually tested to our strict tolerances of color neutrality and light transmission.  ExpoDiscs are assembled and tested in the U.S.A..

What size lenses does the ExpoDisc fit?  Do I need to buy an ExpoDisc for all my lenses?
The ExpoDisc works with any digital SLR and digital video camera with a white balance function. ExpoDisc filters are available with quick pressure release friction mounts (in standard sizes, including 52mm, 58mm, 62mm, 67mm, 72mm, 77mm, 82mm, as well as 4×5.65 Video Format Filters. If you have multiple lenses, you can start by purchasing an ExpoDisc that fits your largest lens and the holding the ExpoDisc flush over smaller lenses. Prices range from $69.95 to $169.95.

 

Why Rachel uses the Expo Disc

FYI – I use the neutral version 77mm.

 

How to use:

Step 1: Turn to set custom white balance

Step 2:  Stand where your subject is

Step 3: Take picture (switch to manual or use BBF to capture photo) & store it

Step 4: You’re good to go!

 

20% off at ExpoImaging
(Good an all products except it Excludes Bundles & Demo Units)
Expires – 10/31/12

Code – edrachel20
(all lowercase)

Winner :  Misty Nolan

 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

Information provided by ExpoImaging

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Jenna - December 12, 2012 - 12:24 am

I just wanted to say thanks for writing this post and uploading this video! I finally purchased my own Expodisc and I LOVE it. Not to mention, your video (and the Photog Bootcamp eWorkshop) really helped me understand how to use the Expodisc/set Custom WB and why it’s important to do so.

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Thank you so much!!!! I can t believe I won!!!!!!

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Tacy Rodriguez - October 25, 2012 - 9:34 pm

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Emma - October 25, 2012 - 9:21 pm

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JW - October 25, 2012 - 9:18 pm

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Toni - October 25, 2012 - 9:15 pm

Great giveaway! You are an amazing resource for fellow photographers! :)

Dena - October 25, 2012 - 9:07 pm

Ohhhh this would be a GREAT replacement for my grey cards.

Debbie Martin - October 25, 2012 - 12:11 pm

Finally ordered my expodisc..taking advantage of the discount!!! Of course winning one would be cool!!!

Kelly - October 24, 2012 - 9:15 pm

You are the bomb diggity girl!

Cindy Lopez - October 24, 2012 - 3:19 pm

Thank you so much for the opportunity!

Jacqueline Holmes - October 24, 2012 - 1:18 pm

I use a grey card, but have heard such wonderful things about these!! Would love to win one and give it a try:)

Teani - October 24, 2012 - 12:57 pm

Would love to win! Thanks

Shawn Estrada - October 24, 2012 - 12:53 pm

Thanks for the giveaway :)

April Doherty - October 24, 2012 - 12:50 pm

Thanks for the chance to win an expodisc!! I have heard many things about it and have been wanting one since but haven’t been able to afford it yet. So good luck to me and everyone else entering :)

Melissa Green - October 24, 2012 - 12:48 pm

Oh Rachel! You have convinced me that I NEED an expodisc! Thank you for being so generous with this giveaway and all the information you provide to us as photographers! <3

Erin Lester - October 24, 2012 - 12:37 pm

The expodisc is on my “thing to get list”!!!!!

Tracey W - October 24, 2012 - 8:43 am

I’ve always wanted to try the expodisc. Thanks for a chance to win!

Jennifer Medeiros - October 24, 2012 - 8:41 am

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Melissa Siena - October 24, 2012 - 8:19 am

I would LOVE an expodisc!

Cyndi Gearhart - October 23, 2012 - 9:06 pm

I love your blog. Thank you for the chance to win the expo disc :)

megan white - October 23, 2012 - 8:11 pm

How do we purchase one of the expo discs?

Misty Brogdon - October 23, 2012 - 8:02 pm

Would love to win an expo disc!Thanks for the giveaway !!

Michelle Holland - October 23, 2012 - 6:55 pm

Been wanting to learn how to use this. You rock on info as usual

SarahAnn Lewis - October 23, 2012 - 6:10 pm

I’ve seriously been using COFFEE FILTERS for CWB the past year. I know, I’m ridiculous, but I’d had a hideous blue tint from “auto” before. ::shudder::

Thanks for the awesome giveaway, Rachel. :-)

Courtney - October 23, 2012 - 2:19 pm

Thank you so much for explaining this using yourself as the subject. I’ve always been confused at where to aim my white balance cap. Would LOVE to own a real ExpoDisc!!!

Tonya Barkley - October 23, 2012 - 2:07 pm

Looks like a great product

Kathryn Cooke - October 23, 2012 - 12:58 pm

AWESOME giveaway! Ive been wanting one!!!! Thank you for the giveaway, Rachel! :)

Natasha Clark - October 23, 2012 - 12:48 pm

I was just on Amazon looking at grey cards before I saw your post!

Katherine S - October 23, 2012 - 12:41 pm

Thank you for this tip(as always!) and opportunity to win this ExpoDisc!

Rose White - October 23, 2012 - 12:31 pm

Wow fantastic giveaway! Many Thanks!

Louise - October 23, 2012 - 12:26 pm

Thank you :)

Sarah - October 23, 2012 - 12:25 pm

I entered and really hope to win! This would be SO useful to me!! :)

Jen Walsh - October 23, 2012 - 12:19 pm

Thanks, Rachel! Were there supposed to be 3 images in this post? It mentions 3 photos to compare, but I can’t find them? Thanks again!

Stephanie D - October 23, 2012 - 12:18 pm

What an awesome and useful giveaway!

raquel - October 23, 2012 - 12:17 pm

thanks for the cool giveaway!

Nicole - October 23, 2012 - 10:32 am

Thank you for the great giveaway Rachel!!

Brooke Bikneris - October 23, 2012 - 10:19 am

This is an excellent addition to any ones photography! Thanks!

Bridgett - October 23, 2012 - 9:41 am

Thank you so much for this giveaway, Rachel! You are so generous and I have been loving the recent posts about balancing family and your business! Something I have been struggling with recently! Would love to put this handy gadget to use :)

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