Bowens Esprit Gemini AC/DC Monolight - 500 Watt/Seconds (117VAC/12VDC)

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  • Durable (7)
  • Powerful (6)
  • Good color value (4)
  • Attach securely (3)
  • Long-lasting (3)
  • Easy assembly (1)
  • Easy to use (1)
  • Good value (1)
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  • Indoor (7)
  • General purpose (4)
  • Low light (4)
  • Night time (4)
  • Outdoors (3)
  • Portaiture (1)
  • Special events (1)
  • Wedding group shots (1)
 
 
 

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Last update: Jun 20, 2009

Bowens Esprit Gemini AC/DC Monolight - 500 Watt/Seconds (117VAC/12VDC) Reviews

 

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Bowens Esprit Gemini AC/DC Monolight - 500 Watt/Seconds (117VAC/12VDC) Review

Bowens Gemini Monolight Kit Review

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Ease of use
  • Easy assembly
  • Good value

    Cons

  • None found yet

    Best Uses

  • Indoors
  • Portaiture
  • Wedding group shots
 

"I purchased this monolight as part of a kit that included two units, stands, and reflectors. I did a lot of research and this package seemed to provide a good combination value, design, and features.I had a problem with one monolight--it failed after about a minute--smoked big time. [...] I apprec …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 10 2008
Deano
Pensacola, Florida
I am:
  • Professional
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Price: $488.95
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Bowens Esprit Gemini AC/DC Monolight - 500 Watt/Seconds (117VAC/12VDC) Review

Another great product purchase!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attach Securely
  • Durable
  • Powerful

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Indoors
  • Low Light
 

"I purchased two of the 500-watt Bowen moonlights as part of my equipment upgrade plans (following my previous purchase and enjoyable experience with the two-160w Impact monolight kit).



I was drawn to the Bowen's line for a variety of reasons: my current Impact lights can use their light modifier …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 25 2009
Eyeinward
Philadelphia
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  • Photo Enthusiast
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Price: $488.95
 

Bowens Esprit Gemini AC/DC Monolight - 500 Watt/Seconds (117VAC/12VDC) Review

Even better than my old set.

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Good Color Value
  • Long-Lasting
  • Powerful

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

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

"My three Monolights are mostly used in a home studio for people and product photograpy. It is also used for location work.



After about 15 years of absolute reliability, my old set of three was ruined by flooding. This new set continues the legacy with the added feature of being able to be taken o …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 20 2009
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Phoenix, AZ
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  • Semi-pro Photographer
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Price: $488.95
 

Bowens Esprit Gemini AC/DC Monolight - 500 Watt/Seconds (117VAC/12VDC) Review

Awesome, durable, and compact.

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attach Securely
  • Durable
  • Good Color Value
  • Long-Lasting
  • Powerful

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Indoors
  • Low Light
  • Night Time
  • Outdoors
 

"I've been using some old Bowens paint can style monos that are about 20 years old. These new Geminis are sweet. They have a built in optical slave that can be disabled. Very durable. I had a stand with one of these on it blow over and the light crashed pretty hard on rocks. The umbrella got sma …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 22 2009
JD
Denver CO
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  • Semi-pro Photographer
Reviewed at:
Price: $488.95
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Bowens Esprit Gemini AC/DC Monolight - 500 Watt/Seconds (117VAC/12VDC) Review

I just love it!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Long-Lasting
  • Powerful

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Indoors
  • Night Time
 

"I already had two Esprit Gemini 250 that i´ve been using for the last 5 years and i wanted a little bit more.



I know very well Bowens and al tought is not the most expensive label on the market i wouldn´t doubt to say is maybe the best.



The two monolight that i already been using hadn´t give …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 22 2008
César ochoa
Montreal, Canada
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  • Professional
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