10%, 50%, 90% Reflectance Targets — Which Do You Need? (2026)
The industry-standard reflectance values for LiDAR testing are 10%, 50%, and 90% — each one tests a different sensor behavior. The 10% target stress-tests detection range; the 50% target characterizes typical performance; the 90% target verifies saturation behavior. This guide explains when to use each, and when custom values matter.
The Complete Guide to LiDAR Reflectance Targets (2026)
A LiDAR reflectance target is a calibrated panel that reflects a precisely-measured percentage of laser light, used to characterize sensor detection range, accuracy, and intensity output. This complete guide covers wavelength selection (905nm, 1550nm, 940nm, 850nm), reflectance values, Lambertian vs specular surfaces, materials, sizing, and applications across automotive, robotics, and consumer LiDAR.
How Long Does a ColorChecker Last? When to Replace Yours (2026)
A ColorChecker 24 lasts about 2 to 5 years in professional use before pigment fading and surface wear push the patches outside their published reference tolerance. Light studio use can extend that to 5 to 7 years. Heavy travel, on-location, or daily handling can shorten it to 18 months. There’s no fixed expiration date — […]
What Are the 24 Colors on a ColorChecker? Full Reference Values (2026)
The 24 colors on a ColorChecker are arranged in a 4 × 6 grid, divided into 18 chromatic patches and 6 grayscale patches. The chromatic patches simulate naturally-occurring colors found in real scenes — skin tones, foliage, sky, common reds and yellows. The grayscale patches step from white (95% reflectance) down to black (about 3%) […]
How to Use a ColorChecker 24 in DaVinci Resolve: Step-by-Step (2026)
To use a ColorChecker 24 in DaVinci Resolve, shoot a reference frame of the chart in your scene lighting, import the footage, navigate to the Color page, drag the chart frame onto a node, right-click and select Color Match, draw the chart bounds with the four corner handles, set your source and target gamuts, and […]
Best ColorChecker Size for Each Type of Photography (2026 Guide)
The right ColorChecker size is the one that fills 5 to 10 percent of your image frame at your normal shooting distance. For most studio photography that’s the Classic at 216×279 mm. For macro work it’s the Nano at 25×40 mm. For wide-format and machine vision it’s the XL, 2XL, Mega, or 8X. The wrong […]
ColorChecker 24 vs Passport: Which One Should You Buy in 2026?
The ColorChecker 24 is a flat card with 24 standardized color patches, made in multiple sizes for studio work, machine vision, and large-format photography. The ColorChecker Passport is a tri-fold plastic case containing those same 24 patches plus 26 extra patches, built for portable field use at a fixed pocket size. Which one to buy […]
How to Use a ColorChecker 24 in Lightroom: Step-by-Step (2026)
To use a ColorChecker 24 in Lightroom, shoot one RAW frame of the chart in your scene lighting, convert it to DNG format, open it in Adobe DNG Profile Editor, auto-detect the 24 patches, export the .dcp profile, install it in your Camera Profiles folder, and apply it to your photos in the Develop module. […]