Equally effective in the studio or on location, the Gemini 400R 2-Light Softbox Kit from Bowens builds upon the firm foundation of the popular Classic series to bring you the features like fast recycling (0.7 sec) to full power and fast flash durations down to 1/1,000 sec. The kit includes two 400Rx monolights with a maximum output of 400W/s apiece. Each light comes with a 250W modeling lamp, a 31.5 x 23.6" softbox and a light stand. Since the lights have a built-in Pulsar Radio Slave, a Pulsar Tx Radio Transmitter is included to wirelessly trigger the flash heads at distances up to 82'. It all fits in the included kit case provided for storage and transport.
The multi award-winning Bowens Gemini 400Rx 400Ws Monolight (90-130VAC) is as compact and lightweight as the standard Gemini flash heads but now includes a built-in Pulsar radio receiver controlled via a simple, single push button.
The Pulsar radio allows full control over 24 different radio zones, using four channels and six studio settings, enabling photographers to isolate various light sources or combining them and firing them all at once, without leaving your camera.
The inclusion of the integrated Pulsar radio receiver coupled with the versatility of compatibility with both mains (AC) and optional Travelpack battery power operation makes the Gemini Rx one of the most resource-rich monolight systems available today.
This Bowens Lumiair 60-80 Softbox (31.5 x 23.6 x 12.6") is a good choice for softening the output of your flash.
Precision tension ensures straight edges delivering clean cut-off of the light beam, while the optimum color calibration of the reflective interior surface together with shallow construction, offers a high degree of light efficiency.
Add to this two layers of diffusion and you have an even spread of light - no more than 1/2 stop from center to edge, without distracting hotspots. Each Lumiair softbox comes complete with a simple zip-up carry case to ensure safe and easy transportation to location shoots. Lumiair softboxes also include the main canopy, a rear cowl, front diffuser, internal diffuser and support rods.
Lumiair softboxes come with a 2-part speed ring - a basic ring accepts the rods and the included Bowens insert. There are also inserts available for most other flash head brands.
The Bowens Flash Tube Cover for Gemini Monolights protects the flash tube and modeling lamp during transport. It's compatible with all Bowens Gemini monolights.
The Bowens Pulsar Tx Radio Transmitter is a 24-channel remote triggering device designed for use with Bowens or other monolights or strobe power packs.
Radio slaves are more dependable than infrared, or optical slaves. The Pulsar Tx operates on the 433Mhz radio frequency which is immune to interference and failure. The feather-weight (2.0 oz) has a compact camera-hugging low profile and an improved "click-lock" shoe that eliminates the need for a knurled thumb screw. The Tx has a range of 80' and runs on a single CR2032 battery.