Light Diffusers & Diffusion Material
Rosco #105 Filter - Tough Spun - 20x24"
Impact 18" Diffuser Sock
- 1 Stop Diffusion
- For Strobe, LED, and Fluorescent Lights
- Snug Fit, Clean Catchlights
- Stackable for Increased Diffusion
Impact 13" Diffuser Sock
- 1 Stop Diffusion
- For Strobe, LED, and Fluorescent Lights
- Snug Fit, Clean Catchlights
- Stackable for Increased Diffusion
ADJ Diffusion Filter for UBL9H and UBL12H Light Bars (60°)
- For UBL9H, UBL12H & UBL12HB Light Bars
- Widens 17° Beam Angle to 60°
- Softens Output for Uniform Light Field
- Reduces Hotspots
Impact 27" Diffuser Sock
- 1 Stop Diffusion
- For Strobe, LED, and Fluorescent Lights
- Snug Fit, Clean Catchlights
- Stackable for Increased Diffusion
Rosco OPTI-SCULPT 5-Piece Design Kit (20 x 40°, 7.5 x 7.5")
- Precise Angular Beam Control
- High Light Transmission
- Full Range of Opti-Sculpt Lenses
- No Color Shift
LEE Filters 812 Zircon Diffusion 3 Filter (4 x 10' Roll)
- For LED Light Fixtures
- Softens Light Output
- 0.6-Stop Reduction
- 0.22 Density
Rosco #117 Filter - 1/2 Tough White Diffusion - 24"x25'
LEE Filters Full White Diffusion Filter (48" x 25' Roll)
- Softens Light Output
- Transmission: 36%
- Exposure Reduction: 1 1/2 Stops
- Durable Polyester Base
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
Rosco #3004 Filter - 1/2 Density Soft Frost - 48"x25
Elinchrom Multifunction Cap for Ranger Quadra
Astera Dome for LunaBulb
Godox Round Cup Bouncer for C7R & C10R Creative Bulb Lights
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
Astera 17° BeamSoftener for PixelBrick
ikan Neutral Diffusion Filter for Mylo Mini Quarter x 1 LED Light
- Replacement Filter
- 1/8th-Stop Diffusion
- Fits the Mylo Mini MB4 and MB4-TK Lights
Rosco Roscolux Diffusion #140 Subtle Hamburg Frost - 20x24" Sheet
Dracast Diffusion Filter Set for Pro Series LED160 Light (2-Piece)
- 1 x Half White
- 1 x Opal Frost Diffusion
- For Pro Series LED160 On Camera Light
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.