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Bowens Gemini 500R Head
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The new Bowens Gemini r monolights are a natural progression and step-up from the best-selling Esprit Gemini.

The Gemini 500r monolight retains the unique ability to be powered from AC mains in the studio or the award-winning Travelpak battery unit out on location as well as boasting a range of new features designed to offer photographers not only ultimate freedom but unmatched power, durability and control.

Take Control.

Why should precise control be complicated?

Simplicity is the key with Gemini. Digitally accurate control is easy without a confusing digital menu! Turn one dial for stops and the other for tenths to instantly set five stops of power with precision control, the LED display confirms the power output.

Modelling control is also made simple with one switch, choose from full, proportional or off or even set the modelling lamp to any level you desire.

Freedom is your choice

These days unreliable sync cords are a distant memory for most photographers. Now you can also forget bulky radio receivers attached to your lights too! Thanks to the unique radio-card facility on the Gemini r.

By simply plugging a radio trigger card into the slot on the back, Gemini lights instantly become compatible with either the Pulsar radio trigger system or the PocketWizard® system or Litelink - the choice is yours!

Because the radio trigger card becomes an integral part of the unit it is much more reliable than an external receiver which can only be as good as it’s cord connection.

Gemini monolights can also be controlled remotely with the Bowens RC3 IR remote handset which can adjust all basic features and advanced settings from up to 10m (32’) away.

Freedom and control is yours for the taking...

Gemini 500R features

  • 500Ws of power
  • 5 stops of power variation
  • Runs on AC Mains or DC Battery power
  • Travelpak battery compatible
  • Pulsar/PocketWizard Card slot
  • Remote Control
  • Multiple modelling modes
  • Large LED display
  • Compatible with all 'S' Type attachements
  • Huge range of Bowens accessories
  • Fast Flash-durations
  • DSLR friendly low sync voltage

Specifications

Max Power

500Ws

Guide number (m/100 ISO)

85

Recycle time to full power (240v)

1.3secs

Flash Duration to t=0.5

1/900 sec

Flash Power Range

5 Stops

Flash Power Variation

15Ws - 500Ws

Power Control

Stop & Tenth Dials

User Replaceable Flash Tube

BW2032 (UV) BW2030 (Clear)

Recommended Modelling Lamp

250w Halostar

Model Lamp Variability

Full : Proportional : User Defined : Off

Colour Temperature

5600K (+/- 300K)

Voltage Stabilisation

+/- 0.5%

Lamp Saver

Yes

Auto Dump

Yes

Flash Inhibit Circuit

Yes

Ready Light Indication

at 100% charge

Audible Recharge Confirmation

Yes

Reflector Mount

S-Type Bayonet

Operating Voltage

190-250VAC 60Hz

Sync Voltage

5V

Built in Slave Cell

Yes

Switchable Slave Cell

Yes

Circuit Protection

Yes 5A(F) fuse

EM Noise Suppression

Yes

Plug-in Radio Trigger

Optional

Travelpak Compatible

Yes

Width

170mm

Length

380mm

Height

133mm

Weight

3.4kg

 

 

 

 

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