Light Diffusers & Diffusion Material
LEE Filters 812 Zircon Diffusion 3 Filter (4 x 10' Roll)
- For LED Light Fixtures
- Softens Light Output
- 0.6-Stop Reduction
- 0.22 Density
LEE Filters 811 Zircon Diffusion 2 Filter (4 x 10' Roll)
- For LED Light Fixtures
- Softens Light Output
- 1-Stop Reduction
- 0.3 Density
Litepanels Astra IP 1x1 Diffuser (Medium)
Litepanels Astra IP 1x1 Domed Diffuser
- Medium Diffusion
- Softens Light
- Widens Beam Angle
- Slides into Astra IP 1x1 Accessory Rails
ARRI Standard Diffusion Panel for SkyPanel S60-C LED Light
- Softens Light Output
- Ensures Uniform Light Distribution
- Rigid Plastic Material with Metal Frame
Aputure NOVA II 1x1 Dome Diffuser (Light Frost, 95°)
- Low-Profile Rigid Dome Diffuser
- 95° Beam Angle
- Creates Soft Omnidirectional Light
- Easy-to-Mount, Lightweight Design
Creamsource Vortex4 Flat Diffuser
- Light Modifier for Vortex4 LED Light
- Reduces 20° Beam of Vortex4 to 60°
- Slides Into the Light's Accessory Rail
- Can Be Used with Dome and Honeycomb
Rosco E-Colour #251 1/4 White Diffusion (48" x 25' Roll)
Rosco E-Colour #216 White Diffusion (48" x 25' Roll)
LEE Filters Full White Diffusion Filter (60" x 25' Roll)
- Softens Light Output
- Transmission: 36%
- Exposure Reduction: 1 1/2 Stops
- Durable Polyester Base
LEE Filters 129 Heavy Frost Filter (60" x 20' Roll)
- Strong Diffusion, Eliminates Shadows
- Reduces Contrast between Highlight Areas
- 2-Stop Reduction for 6774K
- 25% Light Transmission for 6774K
LEE Filters 452 Sixteenth White Diffusion Filter (60" x 25' Roll with 1" Core)
- Softens Light Output
- Less Than 0.25-Stop Reduction
- Greater Than 85% Transmission for 6774K
- Heat Resistant to 356°F
Aputure NOVA II 2x1 Dome Diffuser (Heavy Frost)
- Rigid Dome Diffuser
- Creates Soft Omnidirectional Light
- Mounts Easily
- Lightweight Design
Creamsource Lens Kit for Vortex8
- For Vortex8 Hard & Soft Series
- Narrow, Intermediate & Wide Lenses
- Modifies Beam Angle and Shapes Light
- Easy Lens Attachment
ARRI Lite Diffusion Panel for SkyPanel S360-C LED Light
- Softens Light Output
- Ensures Uniform Light Distribution
- Rigid Plastic Material with Metal Frame
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
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.