Light Diffusers & Diffusion Material
Elation Professional BAR L Wide Flood Lens
Elation Professional BAR L NSP Narrow Lens
Elation Professional Bar L L140 Elliptical Lens
- For SIX+ and PULSE BAR L Light Fixtures
- Soft and Even Light
- 1° x 40° Elliptical Beam
Elation Professional BAR L L1060 Elliptical Lens
- For SIX+ and PULSE BAR L Light Fixtures
- Soft and Even Light
- 10° x 60° Elliptical Beam
Elation Professional Bar L Extra-Wide Flood Lens
- For SIX+ and PULSE BAR L Light Fixtures
- Soft and Even Light
- 100° Beam Angle
ProLights EclPar IP10x40 Asymmetric Lens (Requires EPIPMFHBK)
ProLights EclPar IP10x20 Asymmetric Lens (Requires EPIPMFHBK)
Dracast Diffusion Filter for Pro Series II LED500
- Softens Light Output
- Clear Diffusion Layer
- Fits Pro Series II LED500
- Attaches to Front Accessory Mount
DigitalFoto Solution Limited SB-30 Acrylic Soft Ball (11.8", Bowens Mount)
- Lantern-Style Light Modifier
- Soft, Even, Omnidirectional Light
- For Use with Bowens-Mount Fixture
- 11.8" Height from Base to Crown
Elation Professional Paladin Brick Filter (60x10°)
Elation Professional Paladin Brick Filter (60°)
Elation Professional Paladin Brick Filter (40x1°)
Elation Professional Paladin Brick Filter (20°)
Elation Professional Paladin Brick Filter (1x40 Degrees)
Elation Professional Paladin Brick Filter (10x60°)
Elation Professional Paladin Brick Filter (100°)
ProLights Symmetric Diffusion Filter for ArcShine S9 FC & VW (60°)
ProLights Symmetric Diffusion Filter for ArcShine S9 FC & VW (40°)
ProLights Asymmetric Diffusion Filter for ArcShine S9 FC & VW (30 x 60°)
ProLights Symmetric Diffusion Filter for ArcShine S9 FC & VW (20°)
ProLights Asymmetric Diffusion Filter for ArcShine S9 FC & VW (10 x 60°)
ProLights Magnetic Medium Diffusion Filter for EclNanoPanel TWC
- For Use with EclNanoPanel
- Increase Light Output by up to 40%
- Attaches to Front with Magnetized Casing
ProLights Magnetic Low Diffusion Filter for EclNanoPanel TWC
- For Use with EclNanoPanel
- Lowest Level of Light Diffusion
- Attaches to Front with Magnetized Casing
ProLights Magnetic High Diffusion Filter for EclNanoPanel TWC
- For Use with EclNanoPanel
- Lower Light Output Produces Softer Beam
- Attaches to Front with Magnetized Casing
Elinchrom OCF Diffusion Dome
- Protects Flash Tube, Evens Beam Spread
- Mounts to Elinchrom OCF Flashes
- 4" Diameter, 2.63" Depth
Lupo Diffuser for Lupoled LED Panel
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.