Light Diffusers & Diffusion Material
HIVE LIGHTING Snap-On Hard Plastic Dome Diffuser for Bumble Bee 25-C, Bee 50-C, Wasp 100-C (90mm)
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 BRICK DOME for PixelBrick LED Light
Astera Elliptical Wallwash Filter for AX9
Astera Wallwash Filter for AX5 TriplePar LED Light
Astera LunaShade with Diffuser for LunaBulb
- Diffuses Main Source of Light
- Great for Fast-Paced Scenarios
- User-Friendly Design
- Full Rotation
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 LunaShade with Blocker for LunaBulb
- Blocks Main Source of Light
- Great for Fast-Paced Scenarios
- User-Friendly Design
- Full Rotation
Rosco #3029 Silent Frost Fluorescent Sleeve T12 (48")
- Polycarbonate Tube
- More Than 300 Colors Available
- Controls Color of Fluorescent Lighting
Dracast Diffusion Filter Set for Plus Series LED200 Light (2-Piece)
- 1 x Half White, 1 x Opal Frost Diffusion
- For Plus Series LED200 On Camera Light
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
Astera Filter for AX2-100 PixelBar (60°)
Pro Gel 12x12" SupaLite LED Low Light Loss Diffusers (12-Pack)
- 1x Diffuser 200 (Light Loss 14%)
- 1x Diffuser 150 (Light Loss 12.2%)
- 4x Diffuser 100 (Light Loss 9.9%)
- 3x Diffuser 75 (Light Loss 9%)
CHAUVET DJ 60° Color Blending Filter
- Compatible with LED PAR Fixtures
- Widens Beam of Light
- For Wall-Filling Wash Light
- Creates Smooth and Even Wash
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 (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
GVM 80YU Silicone Diffuser for LED Video Lights
- Softens the Light Quality of Bright LEDs
- Quick and Easy Mount and Dismount
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
Elinchrom OCF Diffusion Dome
- Protects Flash Tube, Evens Beam Spread
- Mounts to Elinchrom OCF Flashes
- 4" Diameter, 2.63" Depth
Profoto 1/3 Stop Diffuser
Creamsource Dome for Vortex2
- Diffusion Modifier for Vortex2 LED Light
- Slides into Accessory Rail of Vortex2
- Helps Create Soft and Wrapping Light
- Works with Other Vortex2 Accessories
Litepanels Astra IP Half Diffuser (Medium)
- Medium Diffusion
- Flat Panel
- Softens Light
- Slides into Fixture Accessory Rails
Rosco #140 Filter - Subtle Hamburg Frost - 24"x25' Roll
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.