Manfrotto Lastolite Ezybalance User Manual

LL B5000125 / REV NOV16
manfrotto.com/lastolite
The Lastolite Ezybalance is a versatile grey card system, which has
many uses for both conventional and digital cameras.
1) ‘Point and Shoot’ Function – typically used in product
photography the point and shoot function ensures photos are
correctly exposed i.e. removes grey tones to give a bright, well
exposed shot. It will also colour correct to give more accurate
colour replication. This function can be used in two ways:
a) In fluorescent light (3500k+), HID, HDI & HMI bulbs
and daylight:
i) Simply set camera to auto.
ii) Frame shot.
iii) Place Ezybalance on object.
iv) Half depress shutter. Ensure Ezybalance
completely fills the view finder.
v) Remove Ezybalance.
vi) Shoot.
b) In tungsten light:
i) Set white balance (refer to camera manual).
ii) Follow instructions above from ii).
Using Ezybalance Sets – follow the ‘point and shoot function’
instructions as above for each of the different grey surfaces. Then
compare all three images on a screen and select the best one.
2) Colour correction (post capture). If you want to adjust
colours accurately when you are short of time while shooting :-
a) Position Ezybalance so that there is no direct light on it
ensuring it is in the same plane as the subject to
camera.
b) Take photo with grey card in shot and then repeat
without the grey card. This would need to be done with
each variation in light conditions, for example, indoors or
outdoors.
c) In photo imaging package Adobe Photoshop
tm
, select an
area of grey card.
d) Apply Gaussian blur in filters’ section of Adobe
Photoshop
tm
and deselect.
e) Pick eye dropper and set to 5 by 5 average.
Instructions
Poorly exposed photo,
taken in Tungsten light
Perfect exposure, focus and
improved colour replication
Before
After

Manfrotto Lastolite Ezybalance Specifications

General

Shape	Round
Collapsible	Yes
Foldable	Yes
Carry Case Included	Yes
Diameter	30 cm
Material	Fabric
Color	Gray/White
Purpose	Exposure and white balance
Type	Collapsible Reflectors

Summary

Point and Shoot Function

Fluorescent Light and Daylight

Use camera auto mode for fluorescent light, HID, HDI & HMI bulbs, and daylight.

Tungsten Light

Set white balance and follow standard instructions for tungsten light.

Colour Correction Post Capture

Position Ezybalance

Position Ezybalance without direct light, in the same plane as the subject.

Capture with Grey Card

Take photos with and without the grey card for colour correction.

Use Adobe Photoshop

Select a grey card area in Photoshop for colour correction.

Apply Gaussian Blur

Apply Gaussian blur in Photoshop filters to aid colour correction.

Use Eyedropper Tool

Set the eyedropper tool to 5x5 average for colour correction.

White Balance Pre-Capture

Exposure Control

Camera Light Meter

Use the camera's light meter with Ezybalance for accurate exposure.

External Light Meter

Use an external light meter for reflective reading off the Ezybalance.

White Side as Reflector