Light Diffusers & Diffusion Material
Neewer NS18 Collapsible Softbox Diffuser for Ring Lights (18")
- Designed for Use with 75W Ring Lights
- Secures with 4 Integrated Straps
- Ensures Soft and Even Illumination
- Achieves Circular Reflections
Astera Lens for LunaBulb Reflector
Rosco RoscoSleeve T5 x 60"(#3006 Tough Spun)
- Clear Polycarbonate Tube
- Filter Fits Inside Tube
- Built-in UV Filter to Prevent Fading
- Filter Holds Back Any Shattered Glass
Impact 27" Diffuser Sock
- 1 Stop Diffusion
- For Strobe, LED, and Fluorescent Lights
- Snug Fit, Clean Catchlights
- Stackable for Increased Diffusion
Astera Filter for AX2-100 PixelBar (60°)
Astera Filter for AX2-100 PixelBar (30°)
Astera Filter for AX2-100 PixelBar (120°)
Rosco OPTI-SCULPT 5-Piece Design Kit (10 x 60°, 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 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 (10 x 30°, 7.5 x 7.5")
- Precise Angular Beam Control
- High Light Transmission
- Full Range of Opti-Sculpt Lenses
- No Color Shift
Kelvin Sparkle Diffuser for Play Series
- Diffuses Light Output by 2 Stops
- 70° Half Peak Angle
- Compatible with Play Series Light Panels
- Emphasizes Details and Highlights
Zhiyun Dome Diffusion (ZY Mount)
- Designed for Molus G60 and X100
- Creates Larger, More Diffused Light
- Twice the Size of G60 Diffusion
Litepanels Opal Frost Diffusion Gel for Astra 1x1 LED Panel
Photogenic Lightsox Diffuser for PL24R/RW Glamour Reflectors
Dracast Diffusion Filter Set for LED500 Panel
LEE Filters Diffusion Filter Lighting Pack - 12 Sheets (10 x 12")
Creamsource Dome Diffuser for Micro LED Panel (Medium)
ETC Extra Wide Round Diffuser for D40 and ColorSource PAR (7.5", Silver)
Nanlite PavoBulb Bouncer with Suction Cup (12-Pack)
Mola Nylon Diffuser for Mantti Reflector
Profoto 1/3 Stop Diffuser
Dracast Diffusion Filter Set for LED1000 Panel
Litepanels Astra IP Half Diffuser (Medium)
- Medium Diffusion
- Flat Panel
- Softens Light
- Slides into Fixture Accessory Rails
Litepanels Astra IP Half Domed Diffuser
- Medium Diffusion
- Softens Light
- Widens Beam Angle
- Slides into Fixture Accessory Rails
Luxli Diffuser for Taiko 2x1 Panel (Heavy)
Luxli Diffuser for Taiko 2x1 Panel (Medium)
Luxli Diffuser for Taiko 2x1 Panel (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.