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Bowens Gemini 250R Head

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Building on the considerable success of the Esprit Gemini range the Bowens Gemini R range has added many additional and new features unavailable on the original Gemini monolight system. These include a new ‘patented’ twin-dial power control system that offers the accuracy of digital controls and precision adjustments, with the reliability and simplicity of analogue dials, an optional ‘plug-in’ radio trigger module facility, full Infra-Red remote control capabilities, 7-segment LED display and much more. Ideal as an addition to an existing two head kit the Gemini 250R head comes complete with power lead, sync cord and modelling lamp. More

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Main Features of the Bowens Gemini 250R Head

Travelpak compatible for use on location.
Twin dial power control system allows adjustments in either full stops or 1/10th increments.
Infra red remote control, via the optional RC-3 remote, including the flash power, modelling lamp mode and output, ready indicators and photocell functions.
Optional plug-in radio trigger module allowing wireless operation from the Bowens Pulsar radio transmitters.
Smart Photocell allows the user to ignore pre-exposure flashes from on-camera flashes or other small portable units. The flash head can be programmed to trigger on the first, second, third or fourth pre-flash or to 'learn' the sequence for a particular unit.
Advanced modelling lamp control allows the usual full, proportional and off settings but also incorporates a 'soft-start' and 'lamp-saver' option to prolong the life of the bulb.
Auto-dump is a standard feature of the range and can either flash or resistive dump the power. The intelligent power management system monitors the use and calculates the optimum method.
The side and rear LED displays show either the set or the desired power level as well as additional information during user set-up. The display itself can be inverted for use on a ceiling track system.
Both audible and visual ready indicators are included with the former having the option to be switched off.
Guide No 60 (m/100 ISO)
Colour Temperature 5600K (+/-300K)

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REVIEW SUMMARY

Bowens Gemini 250R Head

4.0

(based on 1 review)

Reviewed by 1 customer

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16/8/2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Versatile light for small studio

By GregVeit

from London

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Pros

Easy to Use
Lightweight
Reliable
Strong Construction

Cons

Hot
Precarious bulb placement
Weak remote receiver

Best Uses

Hair light kicker
Small studio

Comments about Bowens Gemini 250R Head:

I use these exclusively in the studio and find them to be robust and powerful enough to use as secondary lights with my 500 pro.
There is plenty of choice of modifiers from Bowens and third-party suppliers that fits the S fitting, which is a big consideration of you're moving systems.
Because these do not have internal cooling, some modifiers, especially snoots, get very hot and will need safety warning stickers if you employ people in your studio. Cheap colour gels will just melt.
I trigger my main light with a pair of Pocket Wizards and synch the other two via photo cell and get perfect sync every time.
The body is designed to be small, possibly to save on materials, so the modelling light protrudes a long way out. This means you have to be very careful when changing modifiers, particularly large soft boxes as you risk cracking the bulb. I usually point the light at the floor before unscrewing the modifier. I've found this to be less of a hassle than expected.
I use these lights with the Gemini Remote (see my lament at this on the relevant product page) and find that the combination is not worth the spend. It only just about works.

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Bowens Gemini 250R Head Specifications

Power (Ws/Joules)	250
Flash Duration	1/1100s
Guide Number	60
Recycling time	1 sec
Flash Tube	Clear BW-2030 or UV BW-2032
Flash Power Range	5 stops, 7.5Ws to 250Ws
Trigger Voltage	5 volts
No. of heads	1
Modelling lamp	275w Photoflood or 250w Halostar (Product Code PZE68)
Fitting type	S-Type Bayonet
Power source	230v AC 60Hz
Circuit Protection	Yes 5A (F) Fuse
Auto Dump	Yes
Colour Temperature	+ or – 300K, 5600K
Size	Width 170mm Length 380mm Height 133mm
Weight (g)	2900
Manufacturers Code	BW3900
Manufacturers link	Click here
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Included Accessories: Modelling Lamp, Mains Lead, Sync Lead

Product Code: PFS3778 Manufacturer #: BW-3900UK

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