Lee white diffusion material that scatters hard light evenly and softly with no color shift.
Definition
The Lee 216 is a White Diffusion filter from the Lee Filters range. The material reduces light intensity by 0.6 stops and diffuses hard light into soft, diffused light.
Practical Application
This lighting element is used in various professional scenarios:
- Diffusion of hard light sources: Tungsten and LED panels are softened without color shift
- Reduction of harsh shadows: Direct light is evenly scattered
- Window modification: Hard sunlight is turned into soft fill light
- Portrait lighting: Reduces skin imperfections through soft illumination
Technical Details
Key technical features include:
- Light loss: 0.6 stops (equivalent to 60% transmission)
- Available formats: Rolls, 61x61cm sheets, 122x61cm sheets
- Temperature resistant up to 230°C for tungsten use
- Color temperature remains unchanged
Practical Tips
- Maintain a minimum distance of 30cm from hot tungsten lamps
- Can be mounted directly in front of the diffuser on LED panels
- Repeat exposure measurement after filter installation
- Protect from scratches - reduces diffusion quality
Professional Standards
In professional film and television production, Lee 216 enables:
- Consistent light quality over complete shooting days
- Quick setup changes between hard and soft lighting setups
- Reduction of powder and makeup due to softer illumination
- Compatibility with all common lamp types
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