Light Diffusers & Diffusion Material
Rosco E-Colour #251 1/4 White Diffusion (48" x 25' Roll)
LEE Filters Full White Diffusion Filter (48" x 25' Roll)
- Softens Light Output
- Transmission: 36%
- Exposure Reduction: 1 1/2 Stops
- Durable Polyester Base
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 250 Half White Diffusion Filter (60" x 25' Roll with 1" Core)
- Softens Light Output
- 0.75-Stop Reduction
- 60% Light Transmission for 6774K
- Heat Resistant to 356°F
LEE Filters 420 Light Opal Frost Filter (48" x 25' Roll on 1" Core)
- Softens Spotlight Beam Edges
- Does Not Alter Shape of Spotlight Beam
- 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
Creamsource Dome Diffuser for Vortex8 LED Panel
- Creates a Notable Diffuse Light Quality
- Softens, Reduces Contrast of Bright LEDs
Rosco #3028 Filter - 1/4 Tough White Diffusion - 48"x25'
Rosco #3020 Filter - Light Opal Tough Frost - 48"x25'
Rosco Diffusion Filter Kit (20 x 24")
ARRI Lite Diffusion Panel for SkyPanel S360-C LED Light
- Softens Light Output
- Ensures Uniform Light Distribution
- Rigid Plastic Material with Metal Frame
Godox Diffuser for LC500R Air
PHOTOOLEX Tofu Light Silicone Diffuser (2.7 x 2.7")
- For Tofu Light
- Produces Soft, Diffused Light
- Direct Attachment
- Lightweight Design
Aputure MC Silicone Rubber Diffuser for MC RGBWW LED Light
ILUMINARC Wide Spread Filter for Ilumiline SL (40°)
- Designed for Ilumiline SL LED Fixture
- Allows Precise Beam Control
- Easy Installation
- Fixture's IP Seal Remains Intact
ILUMINARC Very Wide Spread Filter for Ilumiline SL (55°)
- Designed for Ilumiline SL LED Fixture
- Allows Precise Beam Control
- Easy Installation
- Fixture's IP Seal Remains Intact
ILUMINARC Medium Spread Filter for Ilumiline SL (20°)
- Designed for Ilumiline SL LED Fixture
- Allows Precise Beam Control
- Easy Installation
- Fixture's IP Seal Remains Intact
ILUMINARC Asymmetrical Spread Filter for Ilumiline SL (60x10°)
- Designed for Ilumiline SL LED Fixture
- Allows Precise Beam Control
- Easy Installation
- Fixture's IP Seal Remains Intact
Astera 30-Degree Flood Filter for AX3 LightDrop LED Light
Astera 120-Degree Diffuser Filter for AX3 LightDrop LED Light
Astera 17° BeamSoftener for PixelBrick
ikan Neutral Diffusion Filter for Mylo Mini Quarter x 1 LED Light
- Replacement Filter
- 1/8th-Stop Diffusion
- Fits the Mylo Mini MB4 and MB4-TK Lights
Astera 100° Diffuser Sheet for FP6 HydraPanel
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.