Scale cubes used for taking pictures and photographs of meteorites, geology, plants, or anything where you need an object in the picture as a reference for size and/or direction. They are made of Tungsten Carbide, a very hard dense material. Properly cared for they should last a lifetime. They come in un plated, PVD (18 K gold), PVD (Black which is made of Titanium Nitrile and Aluminum) You can get them as either shiny (polished) or matte (brushed) finishes. The letters are Laser Etched T on top and 1cm B on bottom N, E,W, and S on sides. All letters have a dot showing the bottom of the letter. Scale cubes are used for a variety of purposes, used in geologic (meteorites) pictures taken in the field, in a photo studio, and as a reference in photographs where the size of an object would not otherwise be known. (Geologist often used shovels or rulers in the past but scale cubes are now being used more often in taking pictures of small objects) They are often used where the faces can be aligned to match compass bearings. The different faces (T-top, B-bottom, N-North, S-South, E-East, W-West) can also be used as an indication as to which side of the object the viewer is seeing On dark backgrounds gold is a good color for contrast in the picture
R**Y
Great for photography
Great scale for photography of scientific specimens
G**Y
Five Stars
Beautifully made scale cube. Product as described. Recommended seller. Thank you.
P**G
Amazing scale cube
This is a great and nice scale cube. Very useful for all meteorites collectors. I use it and I am very satisfied
E**S
The Gold Standard of Scale Cube-ary
If one does technical documentation through photography-- these are a must have. In fact, I recommend at least three colors to accommodate the range of materials one is photographing. The presence of a scale cube in your photo enhances the usability and elevates the work from mere "snapshot" to professional illustration. The scale cube eliminates the need for an unsightly ruler which may distract from the beauty of the object being illustrated.The cubes themselves are a work of precision art that all techno-types would appreciate. Even if you don't know what camera matching "accessory" to get for the photo-geek in your life, you can give this one and have no fears of disappointment.The gold cube is very aesthetic in its own right but, don't fail to look at the rest of the line including the tungsten and black brushed non-reflective versions. The only improvement I could suggest is a custom form-fitted case for three so I can comfortably keep in my camera bag knowing I can find them easily when I need them in the field for my macro shots.Before the cube was available, many photographers used a coin for scale but internationally, many different coins are used. A scale cube takes away any ambiguity and makes the photo less "busy", allowing the eye to focus on the object of interest. For those who seek that extra "tactile thrill", there is nothing like holding one of these in your hand. The precision craftsmanship is apparent through one's finger tips as well. I guess you can tell I am a grateful fan-- but these are such an improvement over the old way of doing things and I really do enjoy having included in my camera gear.
H**E
Very classy professional scale cube
This scale cube will give your photographs a professional and classy appearance. Having a gold scale cube as a reference immediately tells the viewer that this is a quality object. Once I received my gold scale cube I re-shot all my photos with it because I loved the difference it made.Spend the little extra and get this one.
O**S
Very Impressive
I am a collector of scale cubes and this is without a doubt already my favorite. 1cm Gold Polished Scale cube is incredible, beautifully designed. This gold reflection really brings out the best in whatever you take a picture of. On a scale of 1-10 this cube rates a 10. The finish is stunning, the letters are in the right places. It's a Home Run!
U**E
Great gold polished scale cube .
The gold polished cube is by far my Fav. I use mine for Doc my meteorite finds and take lot of great photos of it with all my space rock collection .I just love the way it looks in photos . Quick shipping & friendly service
