Manfrotto Ezybalance 30cm 18% Grey/White

The double-sided design is perfect—flip to the white side for tricky highlights, and the grey side nails skin tones every time. It’s small enough to slip into my pocket, so I actually use it on shoots now instead of leaving it at home.

Used it to nail white balance on a tricky indoor shoot and the grey side gave me perfect skin tones straight out of camera. Feels sturdy enough to toss in my bag without a case.

The double-sided design is a lifesaver—flip it over for a white balance check without carrying extra gear, and the 30cm size is just right for close-up shots. It’s sturdy enough to hold in one hand while I meter with the other, and the 18% grey reads spot-on in post.