Lee's full-strength CTO gel that converts daylight to 3200K tungsten color temperature.
Definition
Lee 204 is the Lee Filters equivalent to the Rosco 3408 Full CTO filter. It is a full Color Temperature Orange filter in its strongest version.
Practical Application
The Lee 204 is used for:
- Complete Conversion: From daylight (5600K) to artificial light temperature (3200K)
- Extreme Mixed-Lighting Scenes: When HMI or LED sources need to be fully corrected
- Creative Warm Toning: Deliberate creation of very warm, atmospheric scenes
- Facade Lighting: Balancing cold architectural elements
Technical Details
- Color Temperature Shift: approx. 800-1000K towards orange
- Light Absorption: approx. 0.6-0.8 stops
- Transmission: approx. 70-75%
- Availability: In all standard sizes and roll formats
- Compatibility: Universal with Lee filter systems and standard holders
Material and Durability
Lee 204 is available as a gel filter and is less heat-resistant than glass. It should not be placed directly in front of spotlights, as it can melt.
Comparison with Other Filters
- vs. Rosco 3408: Practically identical
- vs. Double CTO: Double CTO can appear more intense
- vs. Full CTS: Lee 204 is orange, CTS is more straw-colored
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