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Originally Posted by Doug Jensen (Post 1451851)

Seventh, if you decide to use the WB Offset feature of the camera to warm-up the white balance 100% of the time , that doesn’t allow you much control on a shot-by-shot basis. And if you forget that WB Offset is activated, you may shoot video with a white balance you didn’t intend.

WarmCards aren’t for everyone, and the look can be achieved many different ways, but when you compare the cost, consistency, and time saved by using WarmCards, it is well worth the $90 investment.

If you want more information about WarmCards, there’s plenty more details on Vortex Media’s website.WarmCards - White Balance Reference System

Eighth, If you shoot underwater videography you can get the WarmCards wet (even in salt water!) and not have to worry about ruining them. Try that with a piece of paper or swatchbook.

For the matter, you can spill stuff/crud gets on the warm cards you just wipe them clean. Good times!

They are very durable. Plus you can get the 1/4 warm by itself on B&H for $17. I don't use any of the other cards so it's perfect for me whenever I lose one.

They're only doing that because back in the day the kit only went down to 1/2 warm and when they came out with the 1/4, the people with the original set, like myself, wanted to upgrade. Point is, they may not do this forever so stock up!