Bowens’ most popular kit configurations are the two-head kits. These appeal to photographers buying studio lighting for the first time as well as photographers looking for exceptional value for money. Typical two-head kits include two Gemini monolights with two Bowens lighting support stands. To control the light included is a Softbox and a silver/white umbrella, together with a wide-angle umbrella reflector. This creates a very easy-to-use and effective two-light setup. The umbrellas are perfect for portraiture and many still-life applications - the black cover can be removed allowing you to fire the light through the umbrella like a softbox. The kits include a sync lead for camera connection and all the power cables, modelling lamps and flash tubes. Everything is then packed into a single lightweight yet sturdy carrying case, with casters, for easy transportation.
The Gemini Pro range delivers more power and faster flash-durations making it the perfect portable flash system for fashion or commercial photographers. They feature all of the benefits of the Gemini r units, including Travelpak battery compatibility and Pulsar/PocketWizard Trigger Card compatibility (all sold separately), but also offer flash-durations as fast as 1/1500 sec and a voltage seeking power system which makes them useable just about anywhere in the world.
Capture split-second action
If you need to capture action, then the Pro range is for you, the 1000R pro has a flash-duration of 1/1500 sec! Compare this to 1/900 sec on the Gemini 500r and the decision is easy for fashion photographers.
The three electrode, flash tube is the reason for the action-freezing flash times on the Gemini Pro monolights - the fastest Bowens monolights ever! The flash tube is easily user replaceable too - so, no expensive service centre fees if it needs replacing.
The true go-anywhere system
The Travelpak battery unit (sold separately) means that Gemini Pro lights can ‘go anywhere’ out on location. But what about when you are in the studio in another country? With the Pro range, the Gemini becomes a true go anywhere system. Advanced circuitry within the unit is able to seek the correct voltage to run on meaning that, with a simple switch of modelling lamp, you can take a Gemini Pro monolight anywhere in the world, safe in the knowledge that it will work wherever you go - inside or out.
More time to create
In photography everyone knows that time is money. That is why the Gemini Pro range of monolights boast recycling times to full power faster than ever before. Now you can spend less time waiting for your lights to power up and more time creating amazing images with your world-class lighting.
Specifications of the Bowens Gemini 1000R Pro Monobloc
Operating Voltage | 190-250V AC 50Hz, 90-130V AC 60Hz |
Sync Voltage | 5V DC |
Colour Temperature | 5600K (±300K) |
Fan Cooled | Yes |
IR Remote Compatible | Yes |
Digital Display | Yes |
Auto Dump | Yes |
Multi-Voltage | Yes |
Plug-in Radio Trigger Option | Yes |
Recycle Time (100%) | 1.9 seconds |
Flash Duration (t=0.5) | 1/1500 |
Guide Number (m/100 ISO) | 120 |
Max Power | 1000Ws |
Kit Weight | 30 |
* Specifications subject to change by the manufacturer without notice