Light Diffusers & Diffusion Material
Rosco Fluorescent Lighting Sleeve/Tube Guard (#102 Light Tough Frost, 8' Long)
- For T12 Lamps
- Over 300 Colors Available
- UL94HB Rated Polycarbonate
- End Caps Protect From Shattered Glass
Rosco Fluorescent Lighting Sleeve/Tube Guard (#101 Light Frost, 8' Long)
- For T12 Lamps
- Over 300 Colors Available
- UL94HB Rated Polycarbonate
- End Caps Protect From Shattered Glass
Rosco Fluorescent Lighting Sleeve/Tube Guard (#100 Frost, 8' Long)
- For T12 Lamps
- Over 300 Colors Available
- UL94HB Rated Polycarbonate
- End Caps Protect From Shattered Glass
American DJ 60° Frost Filter for Encore LB15IP and 15 HEX Bar IP Fixtures
- Changes Beam Angle to 60°
- Designed for Encore LB15IP/15 HEX Bar
- Frost Filter Slides in Custom Track
American DJ 20° Frost Filter for Encore LB15IP and 15 HEX Bar IP Fixtures
- Changes Beam Angle to 20°
- Designed for Encore LB15IP/15 HEX Bar
- Frost Filter Slides in Custom Track
American DJ 100° Frost Filter for Encore LB15IP and 15 HEX Bar IP Fixtures
- Changes Beam Angle to 100°
- Designed for Encore LB15IP/15 HEX Bar
- Frost Filter Slides in Custom Track
Astera Rotatable Filter for AX7 SpotLite and AX10 SpotMax LED Spotlight
- Creates Diffused, 17 x 46° Oval Output
- Rotating Version of Wallwash Diffuser
- Fits AX7 and AX10 SpotMax LED Spotlights
Westcott 1/4-Stop Front Diffusion Cloth for Flex 1x1' X-Bracket Mount
- For Use with 1x1' Flex LED
- Mounts Quickly to the Flex X-Bracket
- Does Not Alter Color Temperatures
- High-Quality, Durable Construction
American DJ 30x60° Frost Filter Accessory Replacement Lens for the ADJ Encore LP18I
- Designed for Encore LP18IP Par Fixture
- Replacment Lens
- 30x60° Beam Angle
- Clips In Securely Front
American DJ 1x40° Frost Filter Accessory Replacement Lens for the ADJ Encore LP18I
- Designed for Encore LP18IP Par Fixture
- Replacment Lens
- 1x40° Beam Angle
- Clips In Securely Front
Aladdin Diffuser
Core SWX Pop-on Filter Set for TL-50, TL-68 LED Fixtures
American DJ Diffusion Filter for ElectraPix Bar 16 (55°)
American DJ Diffusion Filter for ElectraPix Bar 16 (40°)
American DJ Diffusion Filter for ElectraPix Bar 16 (30°)
American DJ Diffusion Filter for ElectraPix Bar 16 (20°)
American DJ Linear Filter for ElectraPix Bar 16 (10x60°)
Rosco OPTI-SCULPT 5-Piece Design Kit (30°, 7.5 x 7.5")
- Precise Angular Beam Control
- High Light Transmission
- Full Range of Opti-Sculpt Lenses
- No Color Shift
Rosco OPTI-SCULPT 5-Piece Design Kit (20°, 7.5 x 7.5")
- Precise Angular Beam Control
- High Light Transmission
- Full Range of Opti-Sculpt Lenses
- No Color Shift
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
Rosco OPTI-SCULPT 5-Piece Design Kit (15 x 45°, 7.5 x 7.5")
- Precise Angular Beam Control
- High Light Transmission
- Full Range of Opti-Sculpt Lenses
- No Color Shift
Rosco OPTI-SCULPT 5-Piece Design Kit (15 x 35°, 7.5 x 7.5")
- Precise Angular Beam Control
- High Light Transmission
- Full Range of Opti-Sculpt Lenses
- No Color Shift
Rosco OPTI-SCULPT 5-Piece Design Kit (10°, 7.5 x 7.5")
- Precise Angular Beam Control
- High Light Transmission
- Full Range of Opti-Sculpt Lenses
- No Color Shift
Rosco OPTI-SCULPT 5-Piece Design Kit (10 x 20°, 7.5 x 7.5")
- Precise Angular Beam Control
- High Light Transmission
- Full Range of Opti-Sculpt Lenses
- No Color Shift
Astera EdgeSoftener Filter for QuikPunch
- Mimics Tungsten Fresnel Look
- Creates Frost Effect
- Softens Light Output
- Limits Light Spill
ProLights EclPar IP30x60 Asymmetric Lens (Requires EPIPMFHBK)
ProLights EclPar IP10x60 Asymmetric Lens (Requires EPIPMFHBK)
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.