Description

Bowens Gemini GM500 Series Professional Studio Flash Head – 500Ws

For sale is a Bowens Gemini GM500 series professional studio flash head, a powerful 500Ws studio strobe suitable for portrait photography, product photography, fashion shoots, studio work, ecommerce photography and creative lighting setups.

The Bowens Gemini GM500 series is a respected professional studio lighting range, known for strong output, reliable build quality and compatibility with the widely used Bowens S-Type mount. The official Bowens Gemini guide states that Gemini units are designed for professional studio use and can be used with Bowens S-Type accessories, the Bowens Travelpak battery system and Bowens/PocketWizard radio trigger cards.

This model gives 500Ws output, making it more powerful than many entry-level studio strobes and suitable for larger softboxes, umbrellas, beauty dishes and controlled studio lighting. Rental/product listings for the Bowens Gemini 500 Pro list key specs including 500Ws maximum power, 5-stop power range, 1.1 second recycle time at full power, built-in ready indication, digital display and modelling lamp control.

Key features
Brand: Bowens
Model: Gemini GM500 / GM500R / GM500 Series
Type: Professional studio flash head / monolight strobe
Flash output: 500Ws
Power range: 5 stops, down to around 1/32 power on many GM500 versions
Recycle time: Around 1.1 seconds at full power on Gemini 500 Pro/R listings
Flash duration: Up to around 1/2900 sec, depending on model/version
Mount: Bowens S-Type accessory mount
Built-in slave cell: Yes, on many Gemini GM500 versions
Modelling lamp: Yes, with adjustable/proportional settings depending on version
Use: Studio portrait, fashion, product, ecommerce, catalogue and creative photography
Power: Mains-powered studio light