Light Diffusers & Diffusion Material
LEE Filters Three Quarter White Diffusion Filter (48" x 25' Roll)
- Softens Light Output
- Transmission: 50%
- Exposure Reduction: 1 Stop
- Durable Polyester Base
LEE Filters 452 Sixteenth White Diffusion Filter (60" x 25' Roll)
- Softens Light Output
- Less Than 0.25-Stop Reduction
- Greater Than 85% Transmission for 6774K
- Heat Resistant to 356°F
LEE Filters 416 Three Quarter White Diffusion Filter (48" x 25' Roll with 1" Core)
- Softens Light Output
- 1-Stop Reduction
- 50% Light Transmission for 6774K
- Heat Resistant to 356°F
LEE Filters 255 Hollywood Frost Filter (48" x 25' Roll on 1" Core)
- Softens Light Output Edges
- Light Frost Effect
- Reduces Contrast Between Highlight Areas
- Less than 0.3-Stop Reduction for 6774K
LEE Filters 258 Eighth Hampshire Frost Filter (48" x 25' Roll on 1" Core)
- Softens Light Output
- Extra Light Frost Effect
- Reduces Contrast Between Highlight Areas
- Less Than 0.25-Stop Reduction for 6774K
LEE Filters 256 Half Hampshire Frost Filter (48" x 25' Roll on 1" Core)
- Softens Light Output
- Extra Light Frost Effect
- Reduces Contrast Between Highlight Areas
- Less Than 0.25-Stop Reduction for 6774K
LEE Filters 253 Hampshire Frost Filter (48" x 25' Roll on 1" Core)
- Softens Light Output
- Light Frost Effect
- Reduces Contrast Between Highlight Areas
- Less Than 0.25-Stop Reduction for 6774K
LEE Filters 256 Half Hampshire Frost Filter (48" x 25' Roll)
- Softens Light Output
- Extra Light Frost Effect
- Reduces Contrast Between Highlight Areas
- Less Than 0.25-Stop Reduction for 6774K
LEE Filters 750 Durham Frost Gel Diffusion Filter Roll (25' x 48" on 1" Core)
LEE Filters 255 Hollywood Frost Filter (48" x 25' Roll on 2" Core)
- Softens Light Output Edges
- Light Frost Effect
- Reduces Contrast Between Highlight Areas
- Less than 0.3-Stop Reduction for 6774K
LEE Filters Half White Diffusion Filter (60" x 25' Roll)
- Softens Light Output
- Transmission: 60%
- Exposure Reduction: 3/4 Stop
- Durable Polyester Base
American DJ Frosted Cylinder for ElectraPix Par 7 (40")
- Designed for ElectraPix Par 7 LED Lights
- Diffuses and Evens Light
- Durable Construction
- Ideal for Live Events & Stage Production
CHAUVET Professional WELL Batten 14 60° x 10° Filter Package (4-Pack)
- Widen Beam Angle of WELL Batten 14
- 16° to 25 x 42.8°
- Flexible Material for Easy Storage
- Simple Installation and Removal On Site
ETC Beam Homogenizer for Zeo Fixture
Litepanels Gemini 1x1 Diffuser Ultra Light
Litepanels Lite Diffuser for Gemini 1x1 LED Panel
Litepanels Medium Diffuser for Gemini 1x1 LED Panel
Litepanels Heavy Diffuser for Gemini 1x1 LED Panel
ProLights Intensifier Filter for EclPanel TWCJR4x1
- Designed for EclPanel TWCJR4x1
- Focuses Light Beam
- Increases Lux Output up to 30%
- Creates Soft, Even Lighting
Rosco Cinegel #3060 Silent Grid Cloth (60" x 20' Roll)
- Reinforced Woven Diffusion Material
- Quiet when Used on Windy Days
- Can Be Sewn or Grommetted
Aputure NOVA II 2x1 Dome Diffuser (Light Frost)
- For NOVA II 2x1 & NOVA 9° 2x1
- Creates Smooth Wraparound Look
- Low-Profile Omnidirectional Dome
- QuickClip Mounting
Fluotec CineLight Studio 120 Diffuser
Fluotec CineLight 120 Quad Diffuser
Dracast Filter Set for LED2000 Light (5-Piece)
- 1 Each: 1/4, 1/2, Full CTO Filters
- 1 Each: Half White, Opal Frost Diffusion
Rosco #3004 Filter - 1/2 Density Soft Frost - 48"x25
ProLights Intensifier Filter for EclSoft LinearIP Fixture
- Designed for EclSoft LinearIP Fixture
- Focuses Light Beam
- Increases Lux Output up to 40%
- Creates Soft, Even Lighting
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.