issue four imagingfreedom /bowenstv /bowensflash /litebookmag www.bowens.co.uk BC300/4 monolights power packs light shaping n Gemini evolution... n Creo 1200Ws & 2400Ws studio generator n Portrait reflectors The worlds best-selling monolight just got better. n QUAD 2400Ws studio generator n Effects reflectors Explorer 1500Ws battery generator Reflector kits n Gemini Rx n n Entry-level lighting at 200 & 400Ws with built-in Pulsar n Flash heads & Ringflash Pro n Special effects Radio triggering receiver. n Gemini Classic 23 35 The original 500Ws Gemini ‘Classic’ monolight, radio-enabled for our Pulsar Trigger System. n Gemini R softboxes lighting support The best-selling, award-winning digital precision, Bowens Lumiair professional softboxes Remote triggering systems radio enabled 500Ws Gemini ‘R’ monolight. n n n Lighttools Soft Egg Crates n Lighting stands n Gemini Pro Octo Softboxes n Lighting Booms Faster, more powerful and multi-voltage - the true n Background systems go-anywhere Gemini Pro range. n n Reflect & bounce n Gemini Kits The smart way to get into the Gemini system - save 45 53 money with the extra-value Gemini kits. n Travelpak The award-winning continuous light ceiling rail system Travelpak - redesigned and n Mosaic LED panels n Building the system improved with detachable n Studiolite DMX light banks n Rails & brackets Batterypak. n Streamlite fluorescent lights n Carriages n Webshooters kit n Pantographs n Accessories 5 61 73 Photo by Wayne Johns • www.waynejohns.com monolights 50 light years of flash innovation... Bowens have been at the leading edge of studio and location lighting for 50 years, developing the world’s first monolight and a wide-range of flash lighting and light shaping accessories. | Gemini is the latest in a long line of monolight design. Improved and refined, the range offers four distinct classes designed to suit every type of photographer from aspiring amateurs through to demanding commercial photographers and everyone in-between. - compact flash systems 5 Photo by Chris Reeve • www.chrisreevephotography.com gemini monolights R & Pro advanced features the complete flash system Smart-Photocell Auto-Flash Dump PRO MODELS The smart photocell on Gemini R & Pro Automatic flash-dump is a standard Rx classic units allows photographers to set the feature of the Gemini R & Pro models. 1500PRO n 500Ws - 1500Ws models cell to ignore pre-exposure flashes from n Fast flash-durations their on-camera flash. The intelligent power-management n Quick recycling The cell can be set to activate on the system monitors the difference 1000PRO n Stop & tenth control first, second, third or forth flash between the previous and new power n Radio enabled detected. level to decide whether to flash-dump n IR Remote control or simply resistive reduce the power to 750PRO n Fan-cooled The system can also “learn” the pre- the desired level. n Multi-voltage exposure sequence to ensure perfect flash synchronisation. This system also ensures that there is 500PRO no power stored in the capacitors when 500R the unit is switched off. Advanced Modelling n 250Ws & 500Ws models As well as Full, Proportional, Off or User n Stop & tenth control Display options 500R Defined, Gemini R & Gemini Pro units n Radio enabled The digital display on the side of Gemini Travelpak Battery System from beginner to pro - we’ve got you covered... incorporate soft-start lamp control for n IR Remote control extended life. R and Pro units indicates the power Large Small level set as well as other information in Gemini Rx (page 8) Gemini 500 Classic (Page 10) Gemini 500R (page 12) Gemini Pro (page 14) 500C The ‘Lamp-saver’ feature dims the advanced set-up mode. For small studios, location photographers or For more control step up to the ‘Classic’ For more precise power-control choose the For greater power and faster flash-durations modelling lamp to half power if no n 250Ws & 500Ws models those just on a tight budget, the entry-level range. Gemini ‘R’ range. the ‘Pro’ range is for you. The display can easily be inverted so activity is detected for 30 mins. Radio enabled 500C n Gemini 200Rx & 400Rx models are the that if you are using the Gemini on a Users can set Lamp-saver to activate 3 modelling modes perfect lighting solution. The 500Ws Gemini Classic features two dials The award-winning 500Ws R type Gemini Flash-durations as quick as 1/2900sec n from 1 to 99 minutes. ceiling rail system, such as the Hi-Glide to adjust the flash power and modelling features twin dials to adjust the power in capture split-second action, ideal for fashion system, the information is always the Small and lightweight yet tough and durable, power. exact stops or tenths of stops and functions photographers and with faster recycling you Modelling can also be set to either right way up. Rx MODELS with built-in Pulsar radio receivers and the can also be controlled with the optional won’t be waiting for your lighting to catch-up. | Gemini advanced features | gemini extinguish fully while recycling or gently ability to be powered from AC mains or the The Gemini Classic also features the ability to remote control. n 200Ws & 400Ws models pulse as a visual indication when the Remote Control 400Rx optional Bowens Travelpak battery. take a plug-in module (see page 21) to make With power from 500Ws-1500Ws the Pro n Easy proportional control flash is ready to go again, in addition to Control the Gemini R & Pro models With five stops of power control and multiple it compatible with Bowens Pulsar radio The Gemini R units easily become ‘radio- range delivers as much light as you need and n 3 modelling modes or instead of the ready beep. remotely with the compact Infrared modelling options, it’s a great way to get into triggers. enabled’ via an optional plug-in Pulsar with it’s multi-voltage technology is able to n Pulsar Built-in 200Rx - Monolights - Monolights remote control unit. (Page 21) the Bowens lighting system. receiver module. run from 90V - 250V. It’s a winner worldwide! 6 7 gemini rx gemini rx specifications The Controls n Carry Handle. n Modelling Lamp Mode. n Ready Lamp Mode. n Ready Beep Mode. n AC/DC Power Switch. n AC Power Input. Specifications Gemini 200Rx Gemini 400Rx n Spare Fuse Holder. Max Power 200Ws 400Ws n DC Power Input. Guide Number 60 76 Power Range 5 stops (6Ws - 200Ws) 5 stops (12Ws - 400Ws) n Radio Antenna. Recycle Time (Full) 0.7 secs 1.2 secs Flash Duration (t0.5) 1/1450 1/1000 n Sync. Socket. Sync Voltage 5V 5V the low-cost light with high-end features... n Photo Slave Cell. Colour Temperature 5600K ±300 5600K ±300 Ready Light Yes Yes With Bowens entry-level lighting there is no flash-durations and recycle times & control Gemini Rx - Key Features Auto Dump Yes Yes compromise on quality or features. over 5 stops of power using a single simple Lamp Saver Yes Yes yet accurate dial which also controls the n Built-in Pulsar radio receiver. n Auto Power-save mode. Slave Cell Yes Yes The ultra-compact Gemini 200Rx and 400Rx proportional modelling lamp – simply press a n Simple to use intuitive controls. n Robust Metal Construction. models feature the same solid, dependable, switch for modelling at 100% or off. Modelling Lamp (230V) BW1024 (BW1024/B 117V) BW1024 (BW1024/B 117V) tough metal construction build of other No complicated digital menu systems – n Five stops of power control. n Proportional modelling control. Flash Tube BW2030 (Clr) BW2032 (UV) BW2030 (Clr) BW2032 (UV) Gemini units. The smaller size of these tough ‘simplicity’ is key, the Gemini really is plug- Battery Compatible Yes Yes Lightweight & compact. Recessed switches & sockets. 3 3 units combined with built-in Pulsar radio and-go. n n Width 150mm [5 ⁄4”] 150mm [5-- ⁄4”] | Gemini 200Rx & 400Rx 1 1 | Gemini 200Rx & 400Rx trigger receivers make them perfect for n Travelpak Battery compatible. n Fast Flash-Durations. Length 320mm [12 ⁄2”] 320mm [12 ⁄2”] 3 3 location or event photography. And when you want to go, Gemini is the only Height 150mm [5 ⁄4”] 150mm [5 ⁄4”] n Modelling truly portable studio flash system, power n Improved ergonomic design. n DSLR friendly Low Sync Voltage. Weight 2.5kg [5.5lbs] 2.7kg [5.9lbs] Lamp. n Power Control. n Ready Indicator. Performance has not been compromised from mains power or the Travelpak battery 230V Part No.: BW3970UK BW3980UK - Monolights delivering up to 750 flashes per charge. - Monolights either with both models offering impressive * Also available as BW3660 Gemini 200 & BW3670 Gemini 400 without built-in radio trigger. 117V Part No.: BW3975US BW3985US n Flash Tube. n Attachment Release. n Flash Test Button. 8 9 Carry Handle. gemini classic specifications The Controls n gemini 500 classic Modelling Lamp Mode. Model: GM500c n Max Power: 500Ws n Modelling Lamp Level. Power Accuracy: Stepless Power Range: 5 Stops (15Ws - 500Ws) n Ready Beep On/Off. Power Control: Rotary Dial Slave Cell On/Off. Modelling Control: Rotary Dial n Digital Display: No n Radio Trigger Card Slot. Ready Indication: Illuminated Test Button Plug-in Radio Trigger Option: Yes n AC/DC Power Switch. Multi-voltage: No AC Power Input. Auto Dump: Yes n IR Remote Control: No n Spare Fuse Holder. Flash Tube: BW2030 (Clear). BW2032 (UV). Fan Cooled: No n DC Power Input. Modelling Lamp: (230V) BW1024 (BW1024/B 117V) Guide No. (m/100 ISO) 85 n Sync. Socket. Recycle to full Power: (230V) 1.5 Secs n Modelling Lamp. n Photo Slave Cell. the industry-standard workhorse monolight... Flash Duration: 1/900 Colour Temperature: 5600K ±300K Get unwired with the Gemini Classic, Bowens or use the ‘100%’, ‘proportional’ and ‘off’ Gemini 500 Classic - Key Features Flash Inhibit: Yes mid-range lighting, for even more freedom.