Bowens Pulsar Radio Trigger Card Set
- Price: $97.50
- Free Shipping (USA)
- In Stock
- B&H # BOPTICGR
- Mfr# BW-5170
Product Highlights
- For Gemini R and Gemini Pro
This Bowens Pulsar Radio Trigger Card Set represents another step forward for remote control triggering of flash units--instead of the usual radio receiver temporarily attached to the outside of your monolight, this card plugs into a slot designed for it on the Gemini R or Gemini Pro monolight, creating a more secure connection. Fit the included antenna into the socket provided on the monolight, and you've got remote control (up to 300' away) using the Pulsar radio trigger system.
| Dimensions | 1.25 x 1.5 x 0.375" (3.17 x 3.81 x 0.95 cm) |
| Weight | 0.3 oz (8.5 g) |
| Range | 300' (91.44 m) |
| Batteries | None required |
| Antenna | Length: 3.25" (8.25 cm) |
| Frequency | 433MHz |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 5 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
80%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Durable (3)
- Good power output (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- General purpose (4)
- Indoors (4)
- Night time (3)
- Outdoor events / games (3)
- Outdoors (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Pro photographer (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (3)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 5 customers
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Displaying reviews 1-5
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Long-Lasting
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
- Outdoors
- Portraits
- Special Events
Comments about Bowens Pulsar Radio Trigger Card Set:
I use these to trigger my new light set
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Night Time
- Special Events
Comments about Bowens Pulsar Radio Trigger Card Set:
Only new at this but so far its great
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Powerful
Cons
- Difficult to insert
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
- Outdoors
- Special Events
- Studio
Comments about Bowens Pulsar Radio Trigger Card Set:
Difficult to insert in Bowens Gemini 500 pro
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Durable
- Easy to Use
- Powerful
- Reduces setup time
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Location Work
- Outdoors
- Studio
Comments about Bowens Pulsar Radio Trigger Card Set:
I accidentally first posted my review under the PocketWizard version, but I actually use this -- the Pulsar version.
I read the other review before, and I sympathize with the user.
When I bought my first Pulsar card, I too had issues. However, after emailing Bowens (who responded virtually immediately), I realized I had my Transceiver switched to "ALL CHANNELS" when I programmed my lights.
As a result, my Pulsar Trigger Card was never was never programmed correctly.
Make sure you set your Bowens Pulsar Transceiver to Channel 1, Channel 2, Channel 3 or Channel 4 (whichever you choose), when programming, and the card will work great.
Since reprogramming my card, it's worked with zero glitches, so I went back to B&H and bought another one a few weeks back.
The new card, however, is an updated design.
According to the new packaging, it now operates at 433 Mhz, and the bottom of the card as a knob making it much easier to pull out of your monolight, should you ever need to move it to another light.
What I love so much about Pulsar Trigger Cards is that I no longer have to plug a sync cable into my lights to a separate receiver/transceiver, thereby reducing my setup time.
My lights are ready to go the moment I turn them on, every time.
I'm sure any photographer reading this will agree with me that anything to simply a shoot is a plus.
As far as my equipment goes, I currently use a Pulsar Transceiver with Pulsar Trigger Cards in Gemini 500 Pro and Gemini 750 Pro monolights.
I use these both in studio setups and on location, primarily for editorial work and recommend these without reservation.
For you PocketWizard users reading this, they make a version to work with PocketWizard as well.
Happy shooting!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Weak
Best Uses
Comments about Bowens Pulsar Radio Trigger Card Set:
I expected a lot more from these trigger cards from Bowens. I have years working with Bowens equipment, and before I got new set of equipment and these Pulsar Radio Trigger Cards I used the Slave Transceivers. I was expecting these cards where gonna be much more reliable and easy to use, but the truth is they su*k! The signal reception is terrible and the constantly fail to trigger. The way to establish communication between the card and the transceiver is also pretty bad. I've used them on studio and on location.
Displaying reviews 1-5
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 5 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
80%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Durable (3)
- Good power output (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- General purpose (4)
- Indoors (4)
- Night time (3)
- Outdoor events / games (3)
- Outdoors (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Pro photographer (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (3)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 5 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-5
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Long-Lasting
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
- Outdoors
- Portraits
- Special Events
Comments about Bowens Pulsar Radio Trigger Card Set:
I use these to trigger my new light set
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Night Time
- Special Events
Comments about Bowens Pulsar Radio Trigger Card Set:
Only new at this but so far its great
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Powerful
Cons
- Difficult to insert
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
- Outdoors
- Special Events
- Studio
Comments about Bowens Pulsar Radio Trigger Card Set:
Difficult to insert in Bowens Gemini 500 pro
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Durable
- Easy to Use
- Powerful
- Reduces setup time
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Location Work
- Outdoors
- Studio
Comments about Bowens Pulsar Radio Trigger Card Set:
I accidentally first posted my review under the PocketWizard version, but I actually use this -- the Pulsar version.
I read the other review before, and I sympathize with the user.
When I bought my first Pulsar card, I too had issues. However, after emailing Bowens (who responded virtually immediately), I realized I had my Transceiver switched to "ALL CHANNELS" when I programmed my lights.
As a result, my Pulsar Trigger Card was never was never programmed correctly.
Make sure you set your Bowens Pulsar Transceiver to Channel 1, Channel 2, Channel 3 or Channel 4 (whichever you choose), when programming, and the card will work great.
Since reprogramming my card, it's worked with zero glitches, so I went back to B&H and bought another one a few weeks back.
The new card, however, is an updated design.
According to the new packaging, it now operates at 433 Mhz, and the bottom of the card as a knob making it much easier to pull out of your monolight, should you ever need to move it to another light.
What I love so much about Pulsar Trigger Cards is that I no longer have to plug a sync cable into my lights to a separate receiver/transceiver, thereby reducing my setup time.
My lights are ready to go the moment I turn them on, every time.
I'm sure any photographer reading this will agree with me that anything to simply a shoot is a plus.
As far as my equipment goes, I currently use a Pulsar Transceiver with Pulsar Trigger Cards in Gemini 500 Pro and Gemini 750 Pro monolights.
I use these both in studio setups and on location, primarily for editorial work and recommend these without reservation.
For you PocketWizard users reading this, they make a version to work with PocketWizard as well.
Happy shooting!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Weak
Best Uses
Comments about Bowens Pulsar Radio Trigger Card Set:
I expected a lot more from these trigger cards from Bowens. I have years working with Bowens equipment, and before I got new set of equipment and these Pulsar Radio Trigger Cards I used the Slave Transceivers. I was expecting these cards where gonna be much more reliable and easy to use, but the truth is they su*k! The signal reception is terrible and the constantly fail to trigger. The way to establish communication between the card and the transceiver is also pretty bad. I've used them on studio and on location.
Displaying reviews 1-5
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