Light Diffusers & Diffusion Material
ProLights Front Diffusion Filter for EclPanel TWCMini (Light)
- Supplemental Front Diffusion Filter
- Creates Soft, Even Lighting
- Designed for EclPanel TWCMini2x1 LEDs
ProLights Front Diffusion Filter for EclPanel TWCMini (Heavy)
- Supplemental Front Diffusion Filter
- Creates Soft, Even Lighting
- Designed for EclPanel TWCMini2x1 LEDs
ARRI Lite Diffusion Panel for SkyPanel S30-C LED Light
- Softens Light Output
- Ensures Uniform Light Distribution
- Rigid Plastic Material with Metal Frame
ARRI Heavy Diffusion Panel for SkyPanel S30-C LED Light
- Softens Light Output
- Ensures Uniform Light Distribution
- Rigid Plastic Material with Metal Frame
ARRI Standard Diffusion Panel for SkyPanel S30-C LED Light
- Softens Light Output
- Ensures Uniform Light Distribution
- Rigid Plastic Material with Metal Frame
ILUMINARC Wide Spread Filter for Iluminpod LL (40°)
ILUMINARC Very Wide Spread Filter for Iluminpod LL (55°)
ILUMINARC Medium Spread Filter for Iluminpod LL (20°)
ILUMINARC Asymmetrical Spread Filter for Iluminpod LL (60x10°)
VELVETlight Optic Diffuser for Power 1 LED Light
- Takes Edge off Bright LEDs
- Softens Light Quality
- Opens up Shadows, Lowers Contrast
VELVETlight Diffuser for VELVET Power 1 LED Lights (1/2)
VELVETlight Diffuser for VELVET Power 1 LED Lights (1/4)
VELVETlight Diffuser for VELVET Power 1 LED Lights (Full)
Frezzi SunLight 2 CTO and Diffusion Pack
- CTO Gel Adjusts CCT from 5500K to 3200K
- Diffusion Softens Fixture's Output
Intellytech Pop-Up Diffuser and Grid for Mini Mega-4 LiteCloth 3.0
- For Mini Mega-4 LiteCloth 3.0 LED Mat
- 2"-Thin Profile
- 1.5 lb, 2.5 lb with 45° Grid
- Attaches Directly to Light
Intellytech Pop-Up Diffuser and Grid for Mini Mega-3 LiteCloth 3.0
- For Mini Mega-3 LiteCloth 3.0 LED Mat
- 2"-Thin Profile
- 1.5 lb, 2.5 lb with 45° Grid
- Attaches Directly to Light
Dracast Filter Set for LED1000 Light (5-Piece)
- 1 Each: 1/4, 1/2, Full CTO Filters
- 1 Each: Half White, Opal Frost Diffusion
Kelvin Dome Diffuser for Epos 600 LED Monolight
- Creates Soft Even Light
- Omnidirectional Output
- Softens Shadows
- Easy Magnetic Attachment
Kelvin D90 Medium Diffuser for Epos 600 LED Monolight
- Medium-Grade Diffusion Filter
- Widens Beam Angle, Minimal Light Loss
- Produces a More Flattering Image
- Easy Magnetic Attachment
JMAZ MAD PAR Illumination Globe Small (30.9")
- Fits MAD PAR 4IP, PUCK & BULLS IP
- 30.9" Circumference
- Lightweight Polyethylene Plastic Build
- Reduces Shadows and Glare
Elation Professional Paladin Panel Filter (60 x 10°)
Elation Professional Paladin Panel Filter (40 x 1°)
Elation Professional Paladin Panel Filter (1 x 40°)
Elation Professional Paladin Panel Filter (10 x 60°)
Elation Professional LSF10-24 Light Shaping Filter
- 24 x 24" (60.96 x 60.96cm) Sheet
- 10° Beam Angle
- Shape or Smooth LED Lighting
- Fits Over Any LED Fixture
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.