Light Diffusers & Diffusion Material
Impact 22" Diffuser Sock
- Also Fits 20 & 20.5" Diffusers
- 1 Stop Diffusion
- For Strobe, LED, and Fluorescent Lights
- Snug Fit, Clean Catchlights
Impact 7" Diffuser Sock
- 1 Stop Diffusion
- For Strobe, LED, and Fluorescent Lights
- Snug Fit, Clean Catchlights
- Stackable for Increased Diffusion
Aputure MC Pro Bubble Diffuser
- For MC Pro Mini LED Panel
- Diffuse and Soften Light
- Direct Attachment
- Included L-Bracket for Easy Mounting
Godox Dome Diffuser for Round Head Flash Heads
- Fits V1 Directly and TT685 with Adapter
- Fits AD200 & AD200 Pro w/ H200R Adapter
Godox AD-S17 Wide Angle Soft Focus Shade Diffuser for AD180, AD360 Speedlights & AD200 Pocket Flash
Rosco E-Colour #250 1/2 White Diffusion (21 x 24" Sheet)
LEE Filters 216 White Diffusion Filter (48" x 25' Roll with 1" Core)
- Softens Light Output
- 1.5-Stop Reduction
- 36% Light Transmission for 6774K
- Heat Resistant to 356°F
Godox Diffuser Plate for Round Head Flash Heads
DMG Lumiere Round DOT Diffuser for DASH LED Light
- Half-Globe Diffuser, Magnetic Mount
- Creates a Glowing Circle of Light
- Collapsible, Flexible Silicone
Profoto Clic Dome
- For the Profoto C1 Plus, A1X, and A1
- Diffuses Light for a Soft, Crisp Look
- Creates a Smooth, Natural Falloff
- Snaps on and off via Magnetic Mount
Godox Diffusion Dome for Dainty ML30 and ML30Bi LED Lights
ALZO Silk Diffusion Fabric (72 x 60", White)
- Translucent White Polyester Fabric
- Reduces Light Intensity by 1.5 Stops
- Non-Yellowing Coating
- Machine-Cut on All Four Sides
LEE Filters Opal Frost Diffusion Filter - 48" x 25' (1.21 x 7.62 m) Roll
LEE Filters 250 Half White Diffusion Filter (48" x 25' Roll with 1" Core)
- Softens Light Output
- 0.75-Stop Reduction
- 60% Light Transmission for 6774K
- Heat Resistant to 356°F
Pro Gel Diffusion Filter Pack - 12x12"
Impact 16" Diffuser Sock
- 1 Stop Diffusion
- For Strobe, LED, and Fluorescent Lights
- Snug Fit, Clean Catchlights
- Stackable for Increased Diffusion
LEE Filters 410 Opal Frost Filter (48" x 25' Roll on 1" Core)
- Softens Spotlight Beam Edges
- Does Not Alter Shape of Spotlight Beam
- Reduces Contrast Between Highlight Areas
- 0.5-Stop Reduction for 6774K
SmallRig Silicone Diffuser for RC 60B
Godox Soft Tent for Dainty ML30 and ML30Bi LED Lights
Impact 27" Diffuser Sock
- 1 Stop Diffusion
- For Strobe, LED, and Fluorescent Lights
- Snug Fit, Clean Catchlights
- Stackable for Increased Diffusion
LEE Filters 251 Quarter White Diffusion Filter (48" x 25' Roll with 1" Core)
- Softens Light Output
- 0.3-Stop Reduction
- 80% Light Transmission for 6774K
- Heat Resistant to 356°F
Rosco Opti-Sculpt Swatchbook (4 x 4")
Using Light Diffusers in Your Photography
Studio diffusers allow you to create softer light effects in your photo shoots. You can reduce the glare of your light source and generate fewer shadows, enabling you to capture fine details and color. Although there are many types of diffusers, they all work by scattering light and sending it in different directions.
When to Use Diffusers
Studio diffusers are especially useful when shooting portraits because the human face creates a multitude of shadows, and undiffused light can make these shadows too harsh. Light diffusion brings fine details into crisp, clear focus in macro photography, where capturing the small details is essential. Light diffusion can help improve the quality of almost any photograph, and is just as important in film production, for the same reasons.
Types of Diffusers
You can either place diffusers on your camera flash or on external lighting systems. There are many different types of light diffuser materials, including plastic, acrylic, fabric, and diffusion gels.
Plastic
Plastic light diffuser sheets, such as heat-stable polyester varieties, can withstand high light temperatures.
Acrylic
Acrylic is resistant to breaking, easy to cut to size, and great for taming harsh fluorescent lights.
Fabrics
Diffusion fabrics are either silk or grid cloths. Grid cloths allow for a more focused beam, while silk diffuses light over a broader area and creates more ambient lighting effects.
Gels
Translucent gels come in a variety of colors, and most people use them to create ambient lighting for photo shoots and video.
Light diffuser panels are easy to set up and place in your studio, and they work exceptionally well when diffusing the light from bright LED bulbs.
Working With Flash Diffusers
Flash diffusers attach directly to the flash unit of your camera. With these, you can diffuse your light without using external light sources. Flash diffusers work perfectly with speedlights, and allow you to distribute your lighting without setting up numerous lighting systems. This makes flash diffusers ideal for photographers who want to create shadow-free lighting in a rush.
If you're interested in exploring different options for light studio diffusers and other light modifiers, check out B&H Photo and Video for all of the various options.