Specifications

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12 - Monolights | gemini r
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.
The Gemini 250R and 500R retain the unique
ability to be powered from AC mains in the
studio or the award-winning Travelpak
battery unit out on location as well as a range
of advanced features designed to offer
photographers not only ultimate freedom but
unmatched power, durability and control too.
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Why should precise control be complicated?
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implicity is the key with Gemini. Digitally
accurate control is easy without a confusing
digital menu! Turn one dial for stops and the
other for tenths to instantly set five stops of
power with precision control, the LED display
confirms the power output.
Modelling control is also made simple with
one switch, choose from full, proportional or
off or even set the modelling lamp to any level
you desire.
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These days unreliable sync cords are a
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istant memory for most photographers.
Now you can also forget bulky radio receivers
attached to your lights too! Thanks to the
unique radio-card facility on the Gemini R.
By simply plugging a radio trigger card into
the slot on the back, Gemini lights instantly
become compatible with either the Pulsar
radio trigger system or the PocketWizard
®
system - the choice is yours!
Because the radio trigger card becomes an
integral part of the unit it is much more
reliable than an external receiver which can
only be as good as it’s cord connection.
Gemini R monolights can be controlled
remotely with the Gemini IR remote handset
[BW3960] which can adjust all features from
up to 7m (22’) away.
See page 16 for money-saving kit options.
 Photo Slave Cell.
 Ready Beep Mode.
 Modelling Lamp Mode.
 Carry Handle.
 AC/DC Power Switch.
 AC Power Input.
 Spare Fuse Holder.
 DC Power Input.
 Ready Lamp Mode.
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 S
ync. Socket.
13 - Monolights | Gemini r
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Max Power:
Power Accuracy:
Power Range:
Power Control:
Modelling Control:
Digital Display:
Ready Indication:
Plug-in Radio Trigger Option:
Multi-voltage:
Auto Dump:
IR Remote Control:
Flash Tube:
Fan Cooled:
Modelling Lamp: (230V)
Guide No. (m/100 ISO)
Recycle to full Power: (230V)
Flash Duration:
Colour Temperature:
Flash Inhibit:
Sync Voltage:
Operating Voltage:
Travelpak compatible:
Voltage Stabilisation:
Ready Light Indication:
Audible Ready Sound
Width:
Length:
Height:
Weight:
230V Part No.:
117V Part No.:
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250Ws
1/10
5 Stops
Stop & Tenth Dials + Remote
Select Switch
Yes
Illuminated Test Button
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
BW2030 (Clear). BW2032 (UV).
No
BW1024 (BW1024/B 117V)
60
1.0 Secs
1/1100
5600K ±300K
Yes
5V DC
230V AC 50Hz or 117V AC 60Hz
Yes
±0.5%
Yes
Yes
170mm [6
3
⁄4”]
365mm [14
1
⁄4”]
130mm [5
1
⁄6”]
2.9kg [6.4lbs]
BW3900
BW3905
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500Ws
1/10
5 Stops
Stop & Tenth Dials + Remote
Select Switch
Yes
Illuminated Test Button
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
BW2030 (Clear). BW2032 (UV).
No
BW1024 (BW1024/B 117V)
85
1.3 Secs
1/900
5600K ±300K
Yes
5V DC
230V AV 50Hz or 117V AC 60Hz
Yes
±0.5%
Yes
Yes
170mm [6
3
⁄4”]
365mm [14
1
⁄4”]
130mm [5
1
⁄6”]
3.4kg [7.5lbs]
BW3910
BW3915
 Photo Slave Cell.
 Status Indicators.
 Flash Test Button.
 Modelling Lamp.
 Flash Tube.  Power Controls.
 Attachment Release.
 Radio Trigger Card Slot.
radio
enabled