Specifications

6 - Monolights | gemini
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For small studios, location photographers or
t
hose 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.
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To become ‘radio-enabled’ step up to the
‘
Classic’ range.
Available in two sizes 250 or 500Ws, the
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 or
PocketWizard
®
radio triggers.
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For more precise power-control choose the
G
emini ‘R’ range.
Available in two sizes 250 or 500Ws, the
award-winning 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 or
PocketWizard
®
module.
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For greater power and faster flash-durations
t
he ‘Pro’ range is for you.
Flash-durations as quick as 1/2400sec
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 able to run
from 90V - 250V. It’s a winner worldwide!
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The smart photocell on Gemini R & Pro
u
nits 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.
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As well as Full, Proportional, Off or User
D
efined, 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.
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Automatic flash-dump is a standard
f
eature 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.
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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.
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Control the Gemini R & Pro models
r
emotely with the compact Infrared
remote control unit. (Page 21)
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Travelpak Battery System
Large Small
PRO SERIES
R SERIES
GM SERIES
 500Ws - 1500Ws models
 Fast flash-durations
 Quick recycling
 Stop & tenth control
 Radio enabled
 IR Remote control
 Fan-cooled
 Multi-voltage
 250Ws & 500Ws models
 Stop & tenth control
 Radio enabled
 IR Remote control
 200Ws & 400Ws models
 Easy proportional control
 3 modeling modes
500C250C
C SERIES
 250Ws & 500Ws models
 Radio enabled
 3 modeling modes
7 - Monolights | Gemini advanced features
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