Camera technology

Color Calibration for Cameras

Optimized color accuracy for precise image processing

The color information in an image is of great importance for many industrial applications, especially in medicine. For diagnoses, for example in pathology, ophthalmology, or dermatology, doctors need reproducible, standardized color information. Learn how cameras can be calibrated for maximum color fidelity in a matter of seconds without a suitable light source preset.

White Paper

Color calibration for Basler cameras

In our white paper, we explain why the calibration of Basler color cameras is important and outline the key steps involved

  • What is meant by color and what color systems are there?

  • What are the advantages of the RGB color space?

  • What benefits does a calibrated camera offer?

  • What are the four steps of color calibration at Basler?


Application example: calibrating the Basler MED ace camera 

With the Basler MED ace camera, color calibration is performed by software. If no suitable light source preset is available, your industrial camera can be calibrated in just a few seconds using the Basler Color Calibrator software .

Image with magenta color adjustment in the 6 Axis Operator
Image with magenta color adjustment in the 6 Axis Operator

How color calibration works

  1. The first step is to align the camera with the color card so that the card is fully visible in the image. 

  2. The software then adjusts the brightness to the optimum values. 

  3. In the next step, the software performs complex calculations such as white balance and color matrix optimization. 

  4. Finally, the six-axis operator is set to the best possible color values. 

The result is the ideal light source preset for the current lighting conditions. If you are satisfied with the results of the recalibration, the color settings can be saved in the cameraor be exported to other cameras.

Conclusion: calibrated color accuracy for precise medical imaging 

Trust and accuracy are crucial in medical imaging. Doctors and healthcare professionals rely on high-quality, color-accurate images for examinations, diagnoses, and aftercare. By using calibrated imaging devices, they can ensure consistent color reproduction and standardized colors for accurate results. This consistency applies both over time and regardless of the imaging device and lighting conditions.  


Intelligent and user-friendly cameras enable fast and accurate color calibration in seconds. These advanced solutions will further improve the reliability and efficiency of Medical & Life Sciences applications.  

Our products for image processing in medicine

Benefit from the specially designed Basler MED ace camera series along with our experience in developing individual machine vision solutions for your requirements.



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