Light Diffusers & Diffusion Material
Rosco #3028 Filter - 1/4 Tough White Diffusion - 20x24"
Rosco Cinegel #3015 (Light Tough Silk, 20 x 24" Sheet)
- Creates a Directional Light
- Excellent Transmission Property
- Spreads Light when in Tight Spaces
Rosco #3008 Tough Medium Cinegel Filter (20 x 24" Sheet)
Rosco #105 Filter - Tough Spun - 20x24"
American DJ Diffusion Filter for ElectraPix Par 7 (55°)
American DJ Diffusion Filter for ElectraPix Par 7 (30°)
Rosco Fluorescent Lighting Sleeve/Tube Guard (#3064 Silent 1/4 Grid Cloth, 2')
- For T12 Lamps
- UL94HB Rated Polycarbonate
- End Caps Protect from Shattered Glass
- Easily Trimmed with Scissors
Rosco Fluorescent Lighting Sleeve/Tube Guard (#3029 Silent Frost, 2')
- For T12 Lamps
- UL94HB Rated Polycarbonate
- End Caps Protect from Shattered Glass
- Easily Trimmed with Scissors
Luxli D75 Diffusion Panel for Timpani² LED Light Panel (Heavy)
- Heavy Diffuser for Timpani² Panel
- Easy to Attach and Remove
- Polycarbonate Construction
- 11.3 x 11.3"
Luxli D00 Diffusion Panel for Timpani² LED Light Panel (Light)
- Light Diffuser for Timpani² Panel
- Easy to Attach and Remove
- Polycarbonate Construction
- 11.3 x 11.3"
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
Rosco #3027 1/2 Tough White Diffusion Fluorescent Sleeve T12 (48")
- Polycarbonate Tube
- More Than 300 Colors Available
- Controls Color of Fluorescent Lighting
Rosco #3020 Light Opal Tough Frost Fluorescent Sleeve T12 (48")
- Polycarbonate Tube
- More Than 300 Colors Available
- Controls Color of Fluorescent Lighting
Rosco #103 Tough Frost Fluorescent Sleeve T12 (48")
- Polycarbonate Tube
- More Than 300 Colors Available
- Controls Color of Fluorescent Lighting
American DJ 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
ARRI Round Diffuser for Omnibar 2
- Designed for Omnibar 2
- Smooth, Natural Diffusion
- Snap-On Diffuser Measures 2' Long
- 145° Beam Spread
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 (10 x 60°, 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
Zhiyun Dome Diffusion (ZY Mount)
- Designed for Molus G60 and X100
- Creates Larger, More Diffused Light
- Twice the Size of G60 Diffusion
Mola Nylon Diffuser for Euro Reflector
Mola Nylon Diffuser for Mantti Reflector
Litepanels Astra IP Half Diffuser (Medium)
- Medium Diffusion
- Flat Panel
- Softens Light
- Slides into Fixture Accessory Rails
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.