Lee 299: Neutral density filter reducing light by 1.5 stops — dims fixtures without affecting color temperature.
Definition
The Lee 299 is a polyester color correction filter for professional film and photography. The filter corrects the color temperature from daylight (5600K) to tungsten light (3200K).
Practical Application
Use of the Lee 299 in the following scenarios:
- Color Correction: Matching daylight to a tungsten lighting setup
- Window Filtering: Correcting incoming daylight in interior shots
- Mixed Lighting: Balancing between tungsten lamps and daylight
- HMI Correction: Adjusting HMI light to warmer light sources
Technical Details
Specifications of the Lee 299:
- Transmission Factor: 85%
- Color Temperature Shift: -154 Mired
- Available as sheets (610 x 530mm) and rolls
- Heat resistant up to 1000W per m²
Practical Tips
- Exposure Compensation: Account for +0.2 stops
- Color Measurement with a colorimeter before and after filtering
- For large windows: Apply filter in segments
- Use a filter holder for repeatable positioning
Professional Standards
The Lee 299 enables:
- Consistent color temperature in mixed lighting setups
- Reduction of color correction in post-production
- Time savings during lighting setup
- Compatibility with the Lee filter system
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