Bowens Gemini 500/500R Twin Softbox Kit: £899.00

Includes everything you need to get started in the studio

Building on the considerable success of the Esprit Gemini range the Bowens Gemini R range has added many additional and new features unavailable on the original Gemini monolight system. These include a new ‘patented’ twin-dial power control system that offers the accuracy of digital controls and precision adjustments, with the reliability and simplicity of analogue dials, an optional ‘plug-in’ radio trigger module facility, full Infra-Red remote control capabilities, 7-segment LED display and much more. The Gemini 500/500R twin softbox kit includes everything you need to get started in the studio, two 500R heads, two stands, a 60x80cm softbox, a 100x100cm softbox, deluxe kit bag, power leads, sync cord and modelling lamps.

Main Features of the Bowens Gemini 500/500R Twin Head Kit:

Compatible with Travelpak (optional accessory) for use on location.
Twin dial power control system allows adjustments in either full stops or 1/10th increments.
Infra red remote control, via the optional RC-3 remote, including the flash power, modelling lamp mode and output, ready indicators and photocell functions.
Optional plug-in radio trigger modules allowing wireless operation from either Bowens Pulsar or Pocket Wizard radio transmitters.
Smart Photocell allows the user to ignore pre-exposure flashes from on-camera flashes or other small portable units. The flash head can be programmed to trigger on the first, second, third or fourth pre-flash or to 'learn' the sequence for a particular unit.
Advanced modelling lamp control allows the usual full, proportional and off settings but also incorporates a 'soft-start' and 'lamp-saver' option to prolong the life of the bulb.
Auto-dump is a standard feature of the range and can either flash or resistive dump the power. The intelligent power management system monitors the use and calculates the optimum method.
The side and rear LED displays show either the set or the desired power level as well as additional information during user set-up. The diplay itself can be inverted for use on a ceiling track system.
Both audible and visual ready indicators are included with the former having the option to be switched off.
Guide No 85 (m/100 ISO)
Colour Temperature 5600K (+/-300K)

Power (Ws/Joules) 500
Flash Duration 1/900s
Guide Number 85
Recycling time 1.3s
Flash Tube Clear BW-2030 or UV BW-2032
Flash Power Range 5 stops, 15Ws to 500Ws
Trigger Voltage 5 volts
No. of heads 2
Modelling lamp 275w Photoflood or 250w Halostar
Fitting type S-Type Bayonet
Power source 230v AC 60Hz Mains or Travel Pak Battery
Circuit Protection Yes 5A (F) Fuse
Auto Dump Yes
Colour Temperature + or - 300k, 5600k
Size 170x365x130mm (single head)
Weight (g) 3400
Manufacturers Code BW4812UK

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