Juan Silva
One of the best selling Bowens lighting kits is back by popular demand and it’s been re-engineered to compete with the new kids on the block.
Utilising the same twin dual-dial analogue control as before, with the added benefits of a shorter flash duration (1/900th compared with 1/700th), the Classic 500 can also use the same trigger cards as the R and Pro series as well as Auto Dump and improved styling. Launched only a few weeks ago, this set has made its presence felt in the lighting arena and really bridges the gap between the Gemini 400 and the 500R, enabling you to make the step up in power, without breaking the bank.
The Gemini 500/500 Studio Kit comes with everything you need to get started in event photography, including two of the newly designed heads and has many other features that the previous Gemini units did not have.
The big plus of this kit is that comes with one of Bowens’ latest designs; the all-in-one umbrella, it can be use as a silver or white bounce, a silver and white bounce or shoot through. The kit also has a 5-stop power range and auto power dump, a 60 x 80 cm Softbox, 2x 250w Modelling Lamps with independent control, proportional & max options, plus a ready indicator. The unit also offers fast flash durations, quick recycle times (full 1.5sec) and full compatibility with the Bowens S-Type accessories. Another big plus for those budding photographers looking for kits that can perform out on location, where there is no power, The Classic 500 kit is fully compatible with the Travel Pak units. And last but not least it comes with a Free Pulsar Plug-in Radio Trigger Card and the Pulsar Radio trigger Single Unit worth more than £200 and you get a 2 years warranty on all the electrical parts*
Now that is what I call a great Classic package.
*(excl. Modelling lamps and flash tubes)
