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Bowens Gemini 500 Pro Kit

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  • B&H # BOG500PS2K
  • Mfr# BW-4860US

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  • Total of 1000W
  • 1/2900 Second Flash Duration
  • Recycle Time of 1.1 Seconds

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The Bowens Gemini 500 Pro Kit has all the basics you need in a studio lighting kit: two 500W monolights, two light stands, a softbox and an umbrella, a sync cord, flash tubes, modeling lamps, power cords, and a trolley case with casters for safely storing and transporting the kit. This popular kit offers flexibility and great value for two-light set-ups--portraits, still-lifes and much more.

The Gemini 500 Pro monolights feature flash durations as fast as 1/2900 sec and a power system that operates anywhere in the world
The Gemini monolights can operate with the optional Travelpak battery system miles from the nearest electrical outlet
Umbrella, softbox and reflector provide plenty of light modification options
Maximum Watt/Seconds 500W
Guide Number (m/100 ISO) 85
Recycle Time Full power 1.1 secs
Flash Duration To t=0.5 1/2900 sec
Flash Variability 5 stops
15W - 500W
One-stop and tenths-of-a-stop control dials
User Replaceable Flashtube Yes--BW1079 UV, BW2980 Clear
Changeable Reflector 'S'-Type
Modeling Light Wattage 250W
Voltage Stabilization +/- 0.5%
Flash Ready Indicator Audible and visual recharge confirmation @ 100%
Operating Voltage 90-130/190-250V AC 60/50Hz
Built-in Slave Cell Yes
Circuit Protection Yes--5A(F) Fuse
Fan Cooled Yes
Auto Dump Yes
Dimensions 6.75 x 5.75 x 16" (17.15 x 14.6 x 40.6 cm)
Weight 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg)
Kit Weight Not specified by manufacturer

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5.0

Awsome lighting!

By Leo

from Marquette, MI

About Me Semi-pro Photographer

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Durable
  • Good Color Value

Cons

    Best Uses

    • General Use
    • Indoors
    • Low Light
    • Night Time
    • Outdoors
    • Special Events

    Comments about Bowens Gemini 500 Pro Kit:

    Very well built, easy to use and understand. A great and well thought out system!!
    My only complant is lack of modeling lamps with travelpak...but only minor inconvenience.

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