Mauve color filter by Lee Filters (126) — creates a subtle violet tint for romantic or mystical lighting moods.
Definition
The Lee 126 is a magenta color filter from the Lee Filters series used to correct the color temperature of artificial light to daylight.
Practical Application
This lighting element is used in various professional scenarios:
- Color Correction: Converts 3200K tungsten light to 5600K daylight
- Light Control: Reduces light output by 1.3 stops
- Effect Design: Creates a warm magenta tint for special atmospheres
- Efficiency Increase: Avoids subsequent color correction in post-production
Technical Details
Important technical features include:
- Transmission: 18% (equivalent to 2.3 Density)
- Color Temperature Shift: +131 Mired
- Available as a sheet (61x53cm) or roll
- Heat resistant up to 150°C for continuous use
Practical Tips
- When used on tungsten light, account for an additional 1.3 stops
- For even illumination, mount the filter flat and without creases
- Calibrate the light meter to 5600K after filtering
- Store dry and protected from UV radiation
Professional Standards
In professional film and television production, Lee 126 enables:
- Uniform color temperature in mixed lighting setups
- Direct use of tungsten light in daylight scenes
- Reduced grip equipment requirements
- Consistent color rendition across multiple camera angles
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