Which gear and tools does Scott Kivowitz recommend for minimizing color shifting in photography?

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Updated June 14, 20261 min read

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For minimizing color shifting, especially with long exposures and tricky lighting, Scott recommends:

High‑quality neutral density filters (he warns that cheap ND filters often cause strong color shifts; even good ones can shift, but it should be manageable)
Shooting in RAW so color and white balance are fully adjustable later
X‑Rite ColorChecker Passport for:
1. Creating a custom white balance before adding the ND filter
2. Building a custom color profile and matching colors in Lightroom
Other trusted white balance tools:
1. ExpoDisc (simple, fast custom white balance)
2. Lastolite EzBalance (budget-friendly, collapsible target)

Want help choosing between ColorChecker, ExpoDisc, and EzBalance for your specific style of photography?