Light Diffusers & Diffusion Material
LEE Filters 810 Zircon Diffusion 1 Filter (24 x 24" Sheet)
- For LED Light Fixtures
- Softens Light Output
- 1.3-Stop Reduction
- 0.37 Density
Astera Flood Filter for AX9
Astera Wallwash Filter for AX5 TriplePar LED Light
Impact 13" Diffuser Sock
- 1 Stop Diffusion
- For Strobe, LED, and Fluorescent Lights
- Snug Fit, Clean Catchlights
- Stackable for Increased Diffusion
Nanlux FE Mount Diffusion Ball (5.9")
- For Evoke 150C Fixture
- 180° Beam Creates Wide Soft Lighting
- FM Mount 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
GVM 80YU Silicone Diffuser for LED Video Lights
- Softens the Light Quality of Bright LEDs
- Quick and Easy Mount and Dismount
Rosco OPTI-SCULPT 5-Piece Design Kit (40 x 60° Reversible, 7.5 x 7.5")
- Precise Angular Beam Control
- High Light Transmission
- Full Range of Opti-Sculpt Lenses
- No Color Shift
Aputure NOVA II 1x1 Dome Diffuser (Heavy Frost, 100°)
- Low-Profile Rigid Dome Diffuser
- 100° Beam Angle
- Creates Soft Omnidirectional Light
- Easy-to-Mount, Lightweight Design
Rosco E-Colour #250 1/2 White Diffusion (48" x 25' Roll)
LEE Filters 255 Hollywood Frost Filter (48" x 25' Roll on 2" Core)
- Softens Light Output Edges
- Light Frost Effect
- Reduces Contrast Between Highlight Areas
- Less than 0.3-Stop Reduction for 6774K
LEE Filters 252 Eighth White Diffusion Filter (48" x 25' Roll with 1" Core)
- Softens Light Output
- Less Than 0.25-Stop Reduction
- Greater Than 85% Transmission for 6774K
- Heat Resistant to 356°F
LEE Filters 420 Light 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
- Less Than 0.25-Stop Reduction for 6774K
Aputure NOVA II 2x1 Dome Diffuser (Heavy Frost)
- Rigid Dome Diffuser
- Creates Soft Omnidirectional Light
- Mounts Easily
- Lightweight Design
Elinchrom Multifunction Cap for Ranger Quadra
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
Falcon Eyes Diffusor and Honeycomb Grid for PockeLite F8
- Soften or Focus Light Output from F8
- Tailor Light Quality to Project Needs
- Diffuser Disperses and Softens Light
- Honeycomb Grid Focuses and Directs Light
Rosco Opti-Sculpt Swatchbook (4 x 4")
LEE Filters 812 Zircon Diffusion 3 Filter (24 x 24" Sheet)
- For LED Light Fixtures
- Softens Light Output
- 0.6-Stop Reduction
- 0.22 Density
Astera Elliptical Wallwash Filter for AX9
Astera 32-Degree Flood Filter for AX5 TriplePar LED Light
Rosco #3072 Half Blue Silent Dyed Grid Cloth Fluorescent Lighting Sleeve/Tube Guard (4' Long)
- For T12 Lamps
- Over 300 Colors Available
- UL94HB Rated Polycarbonate
- End Caps Protect from Shattered Glass
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.