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Light Diffusers & Diffusion Material
Rosco #3008 Tough Medium Cinegel Filter (20 x 24" Sheet)
Impact 11" Diffuser Sock
- 1 Stop Diffusion
- For Strobe, LED, and Fluorescent Lights
- Snug Fit, Clean Catchlights
- Stackable for Increased Diffusion
LEE Filters 810 Zircon Diffusion 1 Filter (24 x 24" Sheet)
- For LED Light Fixtures
- Softens Light Output
- 1.3-Stop Reduction
- 0.37 Density
Impact 18" Diffuser Sock
- 1 Stop Diffusion
- For Strobe, LED, and Fluorescent Lights
- Snug Fit, Clean Catchlights
- Stackable for Increased Diffusion
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
Nanlux FE Mount Diffusion Ball (5.9")
- For Evoke 150C Fixture
- 180° Beam Creates Wide Soft Lighting
- FM Mount with Electronic Contacts
- Compact, Lightweight & IP66 Design
Godox Magnetic Diffuser Set for ML80 and ML150 Bi-Color LED Lights
- Pack of Seven Magnetic Diffusers
- Attaches to ML-Z Lens Reflector
- Designed for ML80 and ML150 LED Lights
- Use up to Two Diffusers Simultaneously
Zhiyun Dome Diffusion (ZY Mount)
- Designed for Molus G60 and X100
- Creates Larger, More Diffused Light
- Twice the Size of G60 Diffusion
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 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 257 Quarter 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 228 Brushed Silk Filter (48" x 25' Roll on 1" Core)
- Softens Light Output
- Directional Soft Lighting Effect
- Scatters Light in One Direction
- Reduces Contrast between Highlight Areas
Astera Dome for LunaBulb
Falcon Eyes Diffusor and Honeycomb Grid for PockeLite F8
- Soften or Focus Light Output from F8
- Tailor Light Quality to Project Needs
- Diffuser Disperses and Softens Light
- Honeycomb Grid Focuses and Directs Light
Rosco #3028 Filter - 1/4 Tough White Diffusion - 20x24"
Rosco #105 Filter - Tough Spun - 20x24"
Rosco Roscolux Diffusion #140 Subtle Hamburg Frost - 20x24" Sheet
ADJ DF 64 Diffusion Filter for LED PARs
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.