WARNING: This is a "European Voltage" product and CANNOT be used in the USA. It is designed for use overseas.
Consider this Bowens Gemini 3 head, 1500 watt/second total AC/DC monolight kit. The Gemini 500G operates with 230VAC or its own optional Travel Pak Battery System. When away from AC power, the optional Travel-Pak is able to power two monolights simultaneously, with a total power of up to 1500 w/s. It is capable of recycling one 500 w/s unit to full charge in 4.5 seconds, and can offer one unit over 200 full-power flashes on a single charge.
The monolights can power down to 1/32 power, which makes them very suitable for use with digital cameras, and for augmenting sunlight outdoors. The 250 watt modeling lights may be powered down with the main power.
This kit is completed with two umbrellas, reflectors, and a Plume Wafer 24 x 32" softbox, which soften the light for a portrait. Also included are light stands. The deluxe wheeled kit bag telescopes and accommodates all kit components.
| Maximum Watt/Seconds | Each Head: 500 |
| Guide Number | 82 |
| Recycle Time | 1 second @ full power |
| Flash Duration | 1/700 second @ full power |
| Flash Variability | 1 - 1/32 power, stepless |
| User Replaceable Flashtube | Yes - BW2030 (Clear), BW2032 (UV) |
| Changeable Reflector | Yes - S-Type Bayonet |
| Modeling Light Wattage | 250W Halostar |
| Voltage Stabilization | To 1% |
| Flash Ready Indicator | Ready Light on Open flash button Switchable audible beep |
| Operating Voltage | 230VAC as equipped, DC Bowens possible |
| Sync Voltage | 5VDC |
| Built-in Slave Cell | Yes, optical |
| Circuit Protection | 5A fuse |
| Fan Cooled | No - convection |
| Auto Dump | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Dimensions |
Each Head: 14.3 x 5.7 x 5.1" (36.5 x 14.5 x 13cm)
Optional Battery Pak: 7 x 30.5 x 7" (18 x 12 x 17.5cm) Kit in Case: 44.5 x 16.5 x 12" (113 x 42 x 31cm) (LxWxH) including trolley |
| Weight |
Each Head: 7.4 lbs (3.4kg)
Optional Battery Pak: 9 lbs (4.1kg) |
| Kit Weight | ~62 lbs (28kg) |
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Comments about Bowens Esprit Gemini Three Monolight Kit (230VAC/12VDC):
I am blown away by the build quality of these lights, The price of these lights means you get value for money. I have used cheaper lights and although they look good the stands just dont stand up to continual use, and the lights soon become unreliable. I can't see these lights failing. The softbox is good and the umbrells that are in the kit are beautifully made. [...] The only thing I can say against this outfit is that the carry bag came on a trolley and I feel the trolley doesn't have a big enough base. If that's the only thing I can find wrong then it's not really a problem. I think these lights are wonderful and if I need more power in the future I will be looking no further than any of the Bowens products.
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Comments about Bowens Esprit Gemini Three Monolight Kit (230VAC/12VDC):
great lighting for pictures both of merchandise and at weddings
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