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Light Diffusers & Diffusion Material
Dracast Diffusion Filter Set for Pro Series LED160 Light (2-Piece)
- 1 x Half White
- 1 x Opal Frost Diffusion
- For Pro Series LED160 On Camera Light
HIVE LIGHTING Snap-On Hard Plastic Dome Diffuser for Bumble Bee 25-C, Bee 50-C, Wasp 100-C (90mm)
LEE Filters 812 Zircon Diffusion 3 Filter (24 x 24" Sheet)
- For LED Light Fixtures
- Softens Light Output
- 0.6-Stop Reduction
- 0.22 Density
Astera EdgeSoftener Filter for QuikBeam
- Mimics Tungsten Fresnel Look
- Creates Frost Effect
- Softens Light Output
- Limits Light Spill
Astera Elliptical Wallwash Filter for AX9
Astera Wallwash Filter for AX5 TriplePar LED Light
Impact 13" Diffuser Sock
- 1 Stop Diffusion
- For Strobe, LED, and Fluorescent Lights
- Snug Fit, Clean Catchlights
- Stackable for Increased Diffusion
Pro Gel 12x12" SupaLite LED Low Light Loss Diffusers (12-Pack)
- 1x Diffuser 200 (Light Loss 14%)
- 1x Diffuser 150 (Light Loss 12.2%)
- 4x Diffuser 100 (Light Loss 9.9%)
- 3x Diffuser 75 (Light Loss 9%)
Dracast Diffusion Filter Set for Plus Series LED200 Light (2-Piece)
- 1 x Half White, 1 x Opal Frost Diffusion
- For Plus Series LED200 On Camera Light
Rosco Fluorescent Lighting Sleeve/Tube Guard ( E-Colour #E224 Daylight Blue Frost, 3' Long)
- For T5 Lamps
- Over 300 Colors Available
- UL94HB Rated Polycarbonate
- End Caps Protect From Shattered Glass
ADJ Diffusion Filter for UBL9H and UBL12H Light Bars (60°)
- For UBL9H, UBL12H & UBL12HB Light Bars
- Widens 17° Beam Angle to 60°
- Softens Output for Uniform Light Field
- Reduces Hotspots
ARRI Round Diffuser for Omnibar 2
- Designed for Omnibar 2
- Smooth, Natural Diffusion
- Snap-On Diffuser Measures 2' Long
- 145° Beam Spread
Astera Rotatable Filter for AX7 SpotLite and AX10 SpotMax LED Spotlight
- Creates Diffused, 17 x 46° Oval Output
- Rotating Version of Wallwash Diffuser
- Fits AX7 and AX10 SpotMax LED Spotlights
Impact 27" Diffuser Sock
- 1 Stop Diffusion
- For Strobe, LED, and Fluorescent Lights
- Snug Fit, Clean Catchlights
- Stackable for Increased Diffusion
Rosco Fluorescent Lighting Sleeve/Tube Guard (#3001 Light Tough Rolux, 8' Long)
- For T12 Lamps
- Over 300 Colors Available
- UL94HB Rated Polycarbonate
- End Caps Protect From Shattered Glass
Rosco OPTI-SCULPT 5-Piece Design Kit (20 x 40°, 7.5 x 7.5")
- Precise Angular Beam Control
- High Light Transmission
- Full Range of Opti-Sculpt Lenses
- No Color Shift
Rosco OPTI-SCULPT 5-Piece Design Kit (10 x 60°, 7.5 x 7.5")
- Precise Angular Beam Control
- High Light Transmission
- Full Range of Opti-Sculpt Lenses
- No Color Shift
Rosco OPTI-SCULPT 5-Piece Design Kit (10 x 40°, 7.5 x 7.5")
- Precise Angular Beam Control
- High Light Transmission
- Full Range of Opti-Sculpt Lenses
- No Color Shift
Genaray Diffuser for Bright Beast LED Panel
- Diffusion Panel for Bright Beast 1x1 LED
- Magnetic Mount
- Metal Frame
- Attaches in Seconds Without Tools
LEE Filters Diffusion Filter Lighting Pack - 12 Sheets (10 x 12")
Litepanels Astra IP Half Diffuser (Medium)
- Medium Diffusion
- Flat Panel
- Softens Light
- Slides into Fixture Accessory Rails
Litepanels Astra IP 1x1 Diffuser (Medium)
Rosco #117 Filter - 1/2 Tough White Diffusion - 24"x25'
Aputure NOVA II 1x1 Dome Diffuser (Heavy Frost, 100°)
- Low-Profile Rigid Dome Diffuser
- 100° Beam Angle
- Creates Soft Omnidirectional Light
- Easy-to-Mount, Lightweight Design
Rosco E-Colour #482 1/4 Atlantic Frost (48" x 25' Roll)
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.