Lee Magenta correction filter that neutralizes the green cast of fluorescent tubes to daylight balance.
Definition
The Lee 219 is a color correction filter from the Lee Filters series. The filter reduces the color temperature of daylight (5600K) to tungsten light (3200K) and is mounted in front of light sources or lenses.
Practical Application
This lighting element is used in various professional scenarios:
- Color Correction: Matching HMI lights to tungsten light color temperature
- Light Control: Correcting daylight in mixed lighting situations
- Effect Design: Warm lighting mood without changing lighting setup
- Efficiency Increase: Reducing color correction in post-production
Technical Details
Important technical features include:
- Standard sizes from 25x30cm to 305x122cm for various applications
- Transmission: approx. 55% (one stop light loss)
- Mired value: +131 (shift from 5600K to 3200K)
- Temperature resistant up to 80°C
Practical Tips
- Open exposure by one stop due to 45% light loss
- Use a heat shield with powerful lights
- Spot metering for precise exposure control
- Store dry and flat, avoid direct sunlight
Professional Standards
In professional film and television production, the Lee 219 enables:
- Uniform color temperature with different light sources
- Quick adjustment without reconfiguring lighting
- Time-saving alternative to electrical CTB filters
- Continuous color rendition according to industry standards
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