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monolights Gemini evolution... The worlds best-selling monolight just got better. Gemini Entry-level lighting at 200 & 400Ws with the same build quality as other Gemini monolights. Gemini Classic Opposite image, front cover and section intro photography by Chris Reeve: www.reevebanks.co.uk The 250 & 500Ws Gemini ‘Classic’ series monolights, & 500Ws Gemini ‘r’ series monolights. Gemini Pro 23 softboxes Gemini Kits money with the extra-value Gemini kits.
Gemini Gemini has evolved... Now with Gemini that range has been improved and refined - offering four distinct ranges designed to suit every type of photographer from aspiring amateurs to demanding commercial photographers and everyone in-between. 5 - compact flash systems | Bowens monolights have always been at the leading edge of studio and location lighting with a wide-range of flash lighting and light shaping accessories.
(page 8) 6 - Monolights | gemini For small studios, location photographers or those just on a tight budget, the entry-level Gemini 200 & 400 models are the perfect lighting solution. Small and lightweight yet tough and durable, they have 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.
The ultra-compact Gemini 200 and 400 models feature the same solid metal construction and tough build of the more powerful professional Gemini units. with both models offering impressive flashdurations and recycle times and precise control over 5 stops of power using a single simple yet accurate dial which also controls the proportional modelling lamp – simply press a switch for modelling at 100% or off. complicated digital menu systems – | Gemini 200 & 400 Ready Lamp Mode.
Get unwired with the Gemini Classic, Bowens mid-range lighting, for even more freedom. The Gemini Classic 250 and 500 models feature the unique ability to easily integrate with either ® the Bowens Pulsar or PocketWizard radio trigger systems by simply plugging in a small radio trigger card. These models feature a greater degree of modelling control via the separate ‘lamp’ dial.
gemini r specifications 12 - Monolights The award-winning Bowens Gemini R digital monolights are a step-up from the Gemini Classic for photographers who demand a greater, more precise, degree of lighting control.
Available in four sizes from 500Ws to 1500Ws the Gemini Pro monolights feature all of the benefits of the Gemini R units but also offer flash-durations as fast as 1/2400 sec and a voltage seeking power system which makes them useable just about anywhere in the world.
115cm Umbrella 16 - Monolights | gemini lighting kits 60x80cm Softbox 100x100cm Softbox Wide-Angle Reflector Lighting Support Stand BW1069 Trolley Case BW4054 Stand Bag Flash Tube Modelling Lamp Power Cord Sync Lead Gemini - Travelpak Cable 750pro/750pro/750pro Kit Gemini 1000pro Gemini 1500pro Small Travelpak Large Travelpak
location shoots easy thanks to its unique new hot-swap battery feature. Now if a battery starts to fade on a lengthy assignment photographers can simply unclip the control panel unit from the depleted battery and 18 - Portable monolights | Travelpak Battery System clip on a fully-charged battery - no more waiting to charge up the whole unit. The Travelpak system has two sizes of battery allowing photographers to choose the power and size to suit their own specific needs.
remote triggering Sync. Out Integrated radio triggering. Easy as one... two... three... one. Insert trigger card. two. Attach antenna. free..! from sync cords. Ready Sounder Toggles On/Off Tx/Rx Select Channel Select External Power 20 - Remote triggering | Pulsar Radio Trigger System Sync. In Photocell Toggles On/Off Test Flash Modelling Mode LED Indicator Max / Usr / Relative PC Sync.
power packs & generators 23 - Generators With precision controls and consistent light output, Bowens generators are perfect for today’s professional photographer creating images with digital or film. | The latest generation of power-pack flash from Bowens set new standards for studio lighting in today’s digital world.
QUADX 3000 3000Ws Flash head outlets: 4 (in two channels) Power range: 31 - 3000Ws (6.6 stops) with one head 16 - 3000Ws (7.6 stops) with two heads Recycle time: 0.4 - 2.0 sec. Flash duration: 1/7100 - 1/1430 sec. Power adjustment: /10-stop 1 Colour temperature:5800 K Precision Power Control. (±2% from 3000 to 200Ws) The QUADX lets you control the flash output of each head in 1⁄10-stop increments and offers repeatable output flash after flash, which is ideal for multi-shot camera backs.
QUAD 2400 generator Power On/Off Switch Power Cord Outlet Flash head Sockets 2400Ws Flash head outlets: 2 (in two channels) Power range: 37 - 2400Ws (6-stops) Recycle time: 3 sec (fast) 5 sec. (slow) Flash duration: 1/1400 Sec. (600Ws) 1/300 sec. (2400Ws) Power adjustment: 1⁄3 stop 26 - Generators | QUAD 2400 Generator Colour temperature:5600K (with UV tube) Sync voltage: 6V Stabilisation: ±0.1% Length: 28cm [11”] Width: 18cm [7”] Height: 34cm [131⁄2”] Weight: 9.
Explorer 1500 battery generator Esprit Gemini power supply sockets The Explorer 1500 represents the state-ofthe-art in portable battery generator technology. Weighing in at just under 12kg, this petite power-pack boasts an unbeatable power-tosize ratio while providing photographers with the flexibility of two independently digitally controlled channels and offering total freedom to create, whenever and wherever quality light is required. 1500Ws 2 31Ws - 1500Ws 0.5 - 3.8 secs (auto) 0.6 - 9.
generator flash heads 30 - Generators QUADX Studio Set QUAD 2400 Studio Set Explorer 1500 Location Sets QUADX Flash Head The QUADX Studio Set delivers a high-power studio lighting system perfect for fashion and commercial photography. The QUAD 2400 starter kit is the ideal way to get started in studio-based commercial photography. The Explorer 1500 location sets are a great way to combine the portability of a battery with the power of a studio powerpack.
Model ing Lamps On/Off 32 - Generators The unique effect created by ringflash is one of the most sought-after, and popular styles of photography in todays fastmoving world of creative lighting. Traditionally associated with high-end fashion or smaller, macro photography, the Ringflash Pro has been designed with multiple photographic applications in mind. It is suitable for photographers from all fields ranging from fashion, product, portraiture, studio based photography or even location work.
light shaping tools & reflectors 35 - Light shaping With over 20 different light shaping tools and accessories, the Bowens range is one of the most diverse available anywhere offering the perfect effect from portraits to fashion, still life to architecture. | Light modifying attachments are essential when you want to move beyond standard lighting and start to get really creative.
portrait reflectors Designed as a spill-kill or to be used with umbrellas, this 15cm (6") reflector has a very wide, even coverage, making it perfect to spread light over broad areas. Its very small diameter creates hard shadows and highcontrast lighting. BW1885 36 - Light Modifiers | Portrait Reflectors 50º keylite reflector This is a very high output 24cm (91⁄2") reflector that creates a highly specular result. It’s the perfect reflector to be used where maximum light output is required.
effects reflectors 16º snoot A good general purpose direct reflector with an efficient pebble finish. With its rolled rim and indent, this mediumangle reflector will hold an 18cm (7") grid. BW1863 grid reflector BW1865 grid reflector with three grids set of grids for 60º grid reflector universal clip-on barn-doors These are a must for anyone using direct reflectors. Simply clip to the rim of your reflector to enable the spread of light to be precisely controlled.
special effects ringlite converter It's not just a fan! The variable speed Jetstream Windmachine is designed to allow precision control over the direction and speed of air-flow on set, making special effects a breeze. It is great for glamour shots and even controlling smoke and fog effects. For maximum gusts, turn the control to full power and you'll send the fan up to 2500 RPM creating 940 Cubic Feet per Minute of controllable wind.
reflector kits Now you just need to decide what style of photography you want to achieve and choose the relevant pre-packed and ready-to-go kit from Bowens. effects reflector kit portrait reflector kit fashion reflector kit advanced reflector kit Bowens Gold/Silver Reflector Discs This kit includes five professional light shaping tools and accessories designed to compliment basic lighting set-ups by creating special lighting effects.
softboxes Softboxes are a staple tool for studio-based photographers, and thanks to our portable lighting solutions they are increasingly used on location too. Bowens Softboxes and Wafer lightbanks fit quickly & easily to the front of any Bowens flash unit (or even other brands with our adapter rings) to create a directional very soft and even light.
softboxes [ a] [f] softboxes [ e] [d] The Bowens range of six professional softboxes has been developed to offer photographers the very highest-quality light source at a sensible price. The silver interior of the softbox together with its shallow construction offers a high degree of efficiency while the translucent front diffuser ensures an even light distribution. For a completely even spread of light each softbox features an internal diffuser* to minimise the possibility of hotspots.
octo150 octo90 octoboxes Gold/Silver Reflector Adjustment handle Round front diffuser Removeable tone reflectors Rear mounted light Rear mounted light Silver reflective interior Silver reflective interior Diameter: 150cmØ [5’Ø] Depth: 75cm [21⁄2’] Weight: 6.4kg [14lbs] BW1650 Octo 150 The other significant advantage of this design is the evenness of illumination on the front cloth. The interior silver and white surfaces have been designed to ensure optimum evenness of light.
wafer light banks Hexagonal Wafers Portrait Wafers Three reasons - Wafer Strip 100 100 x 38 x 25cm [393⁄8 x 15 x 93⁄4”] Ideal where more contrast and a sharper edge to the shadows is required. BW1180 Wafer Strip 100 Wafer Hex 100 100 x 70 x 30cm [393⁄8 x 271⁄2 x 12”] Ideal for single head-and-shoulder portraits or for greater contrast on 3⁄4-length shots and fashion.
lighting support 53 - Lighting support Constructed from black aluminium for a sturdy, attractive and non-reflective appearance. B o w e n s s ta n d s f e a tu r e h i g h -q u a l i ty a l u m i n i u m locking clasps, rather than plastic, to ensure ultimate stability and maximum safety. | The world's best lights deserve the worlds best support. Bowens Light Support Stands and Booms represent exceptional value for money.
lighting support stands light booms Boom Accessories Handy Stand Compact Stand Portable Stand Heavy-Duty Stand The very smallest of the Bowens light stands, allowing you to place your lights very nearly on the floor at just 7cm from the ground or up to a maximum height of 85cm. Designed to be lightweight and small enough for portability and durable enough to withstand the rigours of studio and location work. Included in GM200 & 400 kits.
Simply adjust the padded dividers with their velcro style fasteners. This case features more padding than before to protect your strobes in transport and also features wheels at one end to make moving your Gemini kits a breeze. The Gimlet Specifications: Length: 102cm Width: 28cm Height: 26cm Weight: 5.4kg [401⁄8”] [11”] [101⁄4”] [11.9lbs] Order Code: BW1066B Bowens Rolling Kit Case Bowens has teamed with Crumpler®, to create a funky & tough lighting kit bag.
continuous lighting The Bowens Streamlite and Studiolite systems are cool-running fluorescent lights; meaning they produce only minimal heat making them perfect for shooting anything from flowers and food to people. 59 - Continuous lighting Bowens have developed a range of low-cost continuous lighting systems which are perfect for, not only, product and still life photography but are also ideal for video use too.
streamlite streamlite kit | Streamlite 60 - Continuous light The ultimate point and shoot light, simply switch on and the three 30W fluorescent bulbs, combined with the detachable white reflector, deliver a wide spread of directional sunlight. The 5600K (±300K) lamps mean no more time consumed on your camera white balance to eliminate the blue or green hues usually associated with fluorescent light.
studiolite lightbanks studiolite accessories SL455 SL855 4 x 55W 40-100KHz 40cm [153⁄4”] 65cm [251⁄2”] 12cm [43⁄4”] 5.0kg [11lbs] 8 x 55W 40-100KHz 67cm [262⁄8”] 65cm [251⁄2”] 12cm [43⁄4”] 8.6kg [19lbs] SL455 SL855 5200 1400 650 350 10000 2800 1300 700 Performance (Lux) 62 - Continuous light | Studiolite @1m @2m @3m @4m The lightweight and robust, Studiolite lightbanks are tailored to meet the needs of both digital photographers and video studios.
studiolite accessories 64 - Continuous light Octagonal Diffuser To be used with the Top and Bottom Barn doors. Intensifier Ends are a very high output reflector that can combined with the Honeycomb Grid for more controlled lighting.
The working studio is a busy place... Photographer, models, props and subjects are competing for space with cameras, tripods, lighting stands and cables. Hi-Glide not only increases your shooting space but also improves safety by reducing the risk of injury or damage to you, your customers and your valuable equipment. 67 - Hi-Glide System | Bowens Hi-Glide can transform even the smallest of studios into an effective and creative shooting environment.
As well as creating a better working environment Hi-Glide also provides incredible lighting flexibility. 68 - Hi-Glide Rail System | The Design All your lights, accessories, powerpacks and backdrops can all be suspended and positioned exactly where you need them; making the best use of your studio space. Moving rails allow for quick and easy horizontal positioning while the wide range of adjustable mountings and extension tubes provide full vertical height control.
(Rails, Clamps & Brackets) Support Rails Universal Fixing Bracket Short Fixing Bracket Hi-Glide Support Rails are manufactured from structural grade aluminium ensuring a strong, lightweight system. (Rails are supplied in pairs). BW2656 Rail 2m [3.5kg per rail] BW2600 Rail 3m [5.5kg per rail] BW2601 Rail 4.5m [8kg per rail] The Universal Fixing Bracket is a full set of brackets, rail clamps and fittings to attach rails to a flat or vertical surface either parallel or at right angles to the rail.
hi-glide system hi-glide system (Pantographs & Accessories) (Carriages) Double Carriage Double Carriage with Brake Single Carriage Cable Transfer Runners Standard Litelift Pantograph Which Springs to use: Pantograph Springs The type of spring you will need to combine with the Litelift pantograph will depend on the weight of the equipment you are attaching to it. Six-Wheel Single Carriage with Brake The Single Carriage allows equipment to be attached to the rails.
hi-glide system hi-glide system (Accessories) Centre of Gravity Bar Background Paper Carrier Curtain Runners Quadx Hi-Glide Bracket hi-glide starter kit (Accessories) Cable Fixing Kit a. Some large accessories such as softboxes or spotlights may have a different centre of gravity that can distort the Litelift. Using the COG Bar restores the centre of gravity to the correct position.
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