Specifications

6 - Monolights | gemini
gemini monolights
Gemini Rx
(page 8)
For small studios, location photographers or
those just on a tight budget, the entry-level
Gemini 200Rx & 400Rx models are the
perfect lighting solution.
Small and lightweight yet tough and durable,
with built-in Pulsar radio receivers and the
ability to be powered from AC mains or the
optional Bowens Travelpak battery.
With five stops of power control and multiple
modelling options, it’s a great way to get into
the Bowens lighting system.
Gemini 500 Classic
(Page 10)
For more control step up to the ‘Classic’
range.
The 500Ws Gemini Classic features two dials
to adjust the flash power and modelling
power.
The Gemini Classic also features the ability to
take a plug-in module (see page 21) to make
it compatible with Bowens Pulsar radio
triggers.
Gemini 500R
(page 12)
For more precise power-control choose the
Gemini ‘R’ range.
The award-winning 500Ws R type Gemini
features twin dials to adjust the power in
exact stops or tenths of stops and functions
can also be controlled with the optional
remote control.
The Gemini R units easily become ‘radio-
enabled’ via an optional plug-in Pulsar
receiver module.
Gemini Pro
(page 14)
For greater power and faster flash-durations
the ‘Pro’ range is for you.
Flash-durations as quick as 1/2900sec
capture split-second action, ideal for fashion
photographers and with faster recycling you
won’t be waiting for your lighting to catch-up.
With power from 500Ws-1500Ws the Pro
range delivers as much light as you need and
with it’s multi-voltage technology is able to
run from 90V - 250V. It’s a winner worldwide!
Smart-Photocell
The smart photocell on Gemini R & Pro
units allows photographers to set the
cell to ignore pre-exposure flashes from
their on-camera flash.
The cell can be set to activate on the
first, second, third or forth flash
detected.
The system can also “learn” the pre-
exposure sequence to ensure perfect
flash synchronisation.
Advanced Modelling
As well as Full, Proportional, Off or User
Defined, Gemini R & Gemini Pro units
incorporate soft-start lamp control for
extended life.
The ‘Lamp-saver’ feature dims the
modelling lamp to half power if no
activity is detected for 30 mins.
Users can set Lamp-saver to activate
from 1 to 99 minutes.
Modelling can also be set to either
extinguish fully while recycling or gently
pulse as a visual indication when the
flash is ready to go again, in addition to
or instead of the ready beep.
Auto-Flash Dump
Automatic flash-dump is a standard
feature of the Gemini R & Pro models.
The intelligent power-management
system monitors the difference
between the previous and new power
level to decide whether to flash-dump
or simply resistive reduce the power to
the desired level.
This system also ensures that there is
no power stored in the capacitors when
the unit is switched off.
Display options
The digital display on the side of Gemini
R and Pro units indicates the power
level set as well as other information in
advanced set-up mode.
The display can easily be inverted so
that if you are using the Gemini on a
ceiling rail system, such as the Hi-Glide
system, the information is always the
right way up.
Remote Control
Control the Gemini R & Pro models
remotely with the compact Infrared
remote control unit. (Page 21)
R & Pro advanced features
1500PRO1000PRO750PRO500PRO500R400Rx200Rx
Travelpak Battery System
Large Small
PRO MODELS
500R
Rx MODELS
n 500Ws - 1500Ws models
n Fast flash-durations
n Quick recycling
n Stop & tenth control
n Radio enabled
n IR Remote control
n Fan-cooled
n Multi-voltage
n 250Ws & 500Ws models
n Stop & tenth control
n Radio enabled
n IR Remote control
n 200Ws & 400Ws models
n Easy proportional control
n 3 modelling modes
n Pulsar Built-in
500C
500C
n 250Ws & 500Ws models
n Radio enabled
n 3 modelling modes
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