Lee's quarter-strength CTO filter — subtly drops daylight from 5600K to roughly 4900K for a gentle warm shift.
Definition
The Lee 206 is an orange color filter from the Lee Filters series for professional lighting technology. The filter converts daylight (5600K) to artificial light (3200K).
Practical Application
This lighting element is used in various professional scenarios:
- Color Correction: Correcting daylight LEDs to tungsten color temperature
- Light Control: Harmonizing different light sources in mixed-lighting situations
- Effect Design: Warm lighting mood for interiors
- Efficiency Improvement: Avoiding color correction in post-production
Technical Details
Important technical features include:
- Color Temperature Shift: 5600K to 3200K
- Light Loss: approx. 1.3 stops
- Available as sheets (610x762mm) or rolls
- Compatible with standard filter frames and barndoors
Practical Tips
- Exposure correction of +1.3 stops when used
- Can be combined with ND filters for further light reduction
- Perform spot metering before and after filter use
- Protect from heat and moisture
Professional Standards
In professional film and television production, color filters enable:
- Consistent color temperature under changing lighting conditions
- Quick adjustments without changing lamps
- Cost reduction through less post-production effort
- Compliance with broadcast color standards
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