The ColorChecker Passport Photo 2 from X-Rite is a compact, all-in-one color calibration tool designed to help photographers achieve accurate color and exposure from capture to post-production. Ideal for on-the-go workflows, it combines four essential targets in a pocket-sized, hard-shell case, making it both portable and protective. This updated version includes support for the latest v1.2 Color Calibration software, allowing users to create both DNG and ICC custom camera profiles. A dedicated Adobe Lightroom plug-in is also available for seamless integration into post-production.

The Passport includes an 18% Gray Balance Target, perfect for achieving consistent exposures and correcting color casts during editing. It works especially well with reflective light meters and is a trusted standard in exposure control. Complementing this is the White Balance Target, which is spectrally neutral and evenly reflects light across the visible spectrum. Unlike generic white objects, this target ensures accurate white balance settings under varied lighting conditions.

Also featured is a miniature version of the iconic ColorChecker Classic—a 24-patch reference chart that represents natural colors like skin tones, blue sky, and foliage. Used in combination with color calibration software, this chart allows photographers to fine-tune color reproduction across different cameras and lighting scenarios.

The Creative Enhancement Target is included for applying consistent and creative color effects in post. It contains warming and cooling patches, HSL spectrum patches, and black/white clipping indicators—each designed for precise tonal and color adjustments. These help maintain consistency while editing and enable repeatable looks across multiple shots.

The updated Color Calibration v1.2 software simplifies profile creation by automatically detecting the target. It supports dual-illuminant DNG profiles, allowing users to merge lighting data from two different sources into a single, adaptive profile. This helps ensure consistent color when switching between lighting conditions on set. The software also integrates with tools like Hasselblad Phocus, DaVinci Resolve, and 3D LUT Creator.

Rounding out its features is the passport-style case, which protects the targets during travel and props them up for convenient use during a shoot. Its rugged, compact design fits easily into any camera bag, and a lanyard is included to keep it close at hand.

The ColorChecker Passport Photo 2 is a powerful, professional tool that simplifies color accuracy in any workflow—whether you’re shooting in natural light, studio conditions, or mixed environments.