Light Diffusers & Diffusion Material
Rosco E-Colour #251 1/4 White Diffusion (21 x 24" Sheet)
Pro Gel Diffusion Filter Pack - 12x12"
Nanlux BE Mount Diffusion Ball (7.9")
- For Evoke 600C Fixture
- 180° Beam Creates Wide Soft Lighting
- Bowens with Electronic Contacts
- Compact, Lightweight & IP66 Design
Godox Diffusion Dome for MS60Bi & MS60R
- For MS60Bi and MS60R LED Lights
- Softens Quality of Light
- Collapsible Design
- Allows Three Different Shapes
Nanlite Diffusion Dome for FM-Mount Reflector
- Compatible with RF-FMM-45
- Easy-to-Use Snap Fit Attachment
- Evenly Diffuses Light
- Softens Shadows
Impact 27" Diffuser Sock
- 1 Stop Diffusion
- For Strobe, LED, and Fluorescent Lights
- Snug Fit, Clean Catchlights
- Stackable for Increased Diffusion
LEE Filters 400 LEELux Filter (60" x 20' Roll on 1" Core)
- Dense, White Diffusion
- Widens Beam Spread
- Creates an Even, Soft Field of Light
- Eliminates Shadows
Godox Diffuser for LC500R Mini and LC500 Mini
ALZO Silk Diffusion Fabric (36 x 60", White)
- Translucent White Polyester Fabric
- Reduces Light Intensity by 1.5 Stops
- Non-Yellowing Coating
- Machine-Cut on All Four Sides
Rosco #3027 Filter - 1/2 Tough White Diffusion - 20x24"
Aputure NOVA II 2x1 Dome Diffuser (Heavy Frost)
- Rigid Dome Diffuser
- Creates Soft Omnidirectional Light
- Mounts Easily
- Lightweight Design
Impact 11" Diffuser Sock
- 1 Stop Diffusion
- For Strobe, LED, and Fluorescent Lights
- Snug Fit, Clean Catchlights
- Stackable for Increased Diffusion
Astera Wallwash Filter for AX5 TriplePar LED Light
Shipping Restriction:
Zhiyun Dome Diffusion (ZY Mount)
- Designed for Molus G60 and X100
- Creates Larger, More Diffused Light
- Twice the Size of G60 Diffusion
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.