Bowens 1000dx Manual
.ESPRIT DIGITAL INSTRUCTIONS BWL-0324/1 11-1-02 BOWENS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED 355 OLD ROAD OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CLACTON-ON-SEA ESSEX CO15 3RH UNITED KINGDOM FOR THE 1000DX ( 117V ) Tel: +44 ( 0 ) 1255 422807 +44 ( 0 ) 1255 436342 Fax: www.bowensinternational.com.W=170mm H =125mm Weight 4.4Kg Due to our policy of constant product improvement Bowens International Limited reserve the right to change equipment specifications without notice. ACCESSORIES For details of all related products please contact your local distributor.
Function Display Controls.If the unit appears to have developed a fault, first establish that it is a genuine internal fault and Welcome to the world-wide family of Bowens flash equipment users, and congratulations on not a case of normal operation such as overheat. Carry out the following checks to eliminate any selecting the Esprit Digital.Esprit Digital Operating Instructions QUICK START GUIDE FLASH TUBE REPLACEMENT The Esprit Digital is very simple to operate once the user has become familiar with the controls. Ensure that the unit is switched off and disconnected from the supply before replacing the flash Detailed operating instructions are given after this Quick Start Guide.Digital 1000DX is fitted with a cooling fan and will cool faster if left switched on. Cable supplied by your Bowens dealer to connect to the AC supply. A 3-wire, earthed (grounded), supply system must be used to ensure safe and reliable operation of the unit.Esprit Digital Operating Instructions FLASH DUMP Option MAIN CONTROLS & DISPLAY The preferred mode for the ‘AUTO-DUMP’ function can be selected from the ‘OPTIONS’ sub- menu as follows: Refer to Fig.2. Sample paper for class 12 cbse 2014 english core. The ‘FUNCTION’ button, the ‘UP’, ’DOWN’ buttons and the three-digit display provide a simple means of setting and displaying the main functions.Esprit Digital Operating Instructions If a transmitter set to a different channel number is activated within range of the unit with the IR UP & DOWN Buttons Remote enabled then the channel number of that unit will be briefly displayed. This allows a quick Select the required ‘FUNCTION’.Esprit Digital Operating Instructions ‘L’ - LAMP Display Mode The default factory setting is ‘Fd.0’.
In this mode the unit resistively dumps excess energy whenever the flash setting is reduced. This is a relatively slow method and can take several When the ‘LAMP FUNCTION’.
Hi folks, I need some advice please.I've just recently started getting back into photography after being away from it since the late '70's. I'm trying to put together a decent kit, and I need lighting.
I know less than nothing about lighting, but I'm trying. Right now, my head is spinning in circles due to Google-overload. I may ask some illogical questions, so please bare with me, and correct me when I'm wrong.First off, I'm a buy once, cry once kind of guy. I like quality gear, but I hate paying for it.
A good deal is hard to resist, as long as I'm certain it's a good deal. Given a choice about price vs quality, I'll choose quality first. That said, I'm looking for some battery powered location strobes, and I've just come across the Bowens XMT500 lights. My understanding is that these are fairly high-quality units. Is that the case?As I search the web, I'm seeing a 2-light Bowens XMT500 kit going for $3800.
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Long story short, I've just found the same kit going for just under $2000 U.S. I'm thinking of taking the plunge, even though I'm fully aware that Bowens is no longer around to guarantee the product. I'm assuming that virtually any reliable camera-repair shop could deal with any issues if/when they arrive. I may be wrong however.If I do buy this 2-light kit, I'd probably buy an extra battery or two, and possibly spare flash-tubes, as well as a spare charger.My understanding about most of the Chinese knock-offs, is that you won't get much service there either, hence my reason for considering this Bowens kit. The 'kit' includes a kit-bag, two Bowens light-stands, two 500ws heads, two batteries, and a charger.
The XMTRn trigger (Nikon) is sold separately, and I can get that for roughly $170. U.S.If I proceed, I'd probably buy some Bowens soft-boxes as well.I'd love to buy the Profoto stuff, but at current prices, and a weak Canadian dollar ($0.80 U.S.), it's simply not realistic for me at the moment. A Profoto 2-light B-1 kit sells for $5800.CDN plus $870. Tax.I'd appreciate any advice and help you can offer.Thanks,Bob. Bobby2Shots wrote:Hi folks, I need some advice please.I've just recently started getting back into photography after being away from it since the late '70's. I'm trying to put together a decent kit, and I need lighting. I know less than nothing about lighting, but I'm trying.
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Right now, my head is spinning in circles due to Google-overload. I may ask some illogical questions, so please bare with me, and correct me when I'm wrong.I have no experience with Bowens but they had a pretty good reputation.
My only concern would be repairs and replacement parts for orphan lights. If the lights include a RF controller/trigger system that would also be an orphan system.I was like you, wanting to get into lighting on the cheap. Turned out that was a big mistake.
Most of the cheap lighting gear I bought wound up in the trash. The second time I got smarter and did my homework. Over 7 years later I am still happy with what I bought, locally made in Bangkok.I wrote this article to help others avoid my costly mistake. There is a lot of good information for beginners and I recommend you read it before spending any money.By the way, the Bowens lights don't qualify as cheap low quality lights like I bought the first time. Well, I went to Ottawa yesterday, to get a first-hand look at the XMT500, While I didn't get to operate the fixture (new/ in-box, and not a demo) I did get to handle it. This is quite obviously a quality piece of kit, and built like the proverbial 'tank'. Definitely the most robustly built fixture I saw yesterday.
And for those who were asking about the mount, it is a standard Bowens S-mount.I didn't get to see the 2-light kit, but they did have a single unit in stock.I'm still sitting on the fence about this. My alternative choice would be a set of the Profoto D2 500ws lights. Obviously, the D2's would have much better residual value/resale value, but they require an external power-source, whereas the XMT500 is battery powered, and I can take it anywhere. It's a very tough call.I'm going to need a bit more info before proceeding. One point I'm looking at is; what are my power-source alternatives, if I were to take a studio-fixture(like the D2, or Bowens XMS) in the field? A while back, I was providing sound-reinforcement for 'live' bands, and we sometimes had to set up in area where electricity was not available, and where noisy gas-powered generators were not permitted.
The solution there, was to power a limited set-up using a 12volt deep-cycle battery, hooked up to a 12vDC-120vAC modified sine-wave inverter, and this worked remarkably well. No issues whatsoever. I thought at one point that I might have to use a PSW (pure sign-wave) inverter, but it simply wasn't necessary with the well-regulated power-supplies of the amplifiers. I'm not certain how mains-powered studio lights would fare. The main drawback there however, is weight and bulk of the battery and inverter. I've also been unable to get a definitive response regarding AC power-draw for a typical 500ws studio-light.Regarding the 'live-sound' rig that I powered with the 12v battery and a 1500w inverter, we ran a few LED stage-lights, plus an eight-channel audio mixer with 8 microphones, one 60w guitar amp, and two 550 watt speakers, for roughly 8 hours, and we did not fully deplete the 12v 115amp-hour battery.
Bobby2Shots wrote:This is quite obviously a quality piece of kit, and built like the proverbial 'tank'.I thought the generation X stuff was a bit plasticky personally, not that there's anything wrong with plastic as it's highly durable and non-conductive but the gloss finish they used was definitely a mistake and the display/controls are not up to much.Compare the D2 control and remote to the Bowens Generation X stuff, the difference is night and day in terms of usability.I'm still sitting on the fence about this. My alternative choice would be a set of the Profoto D2 500ws lights. Obviously, the D2's would have much better residual value/resale value, but they require an external power-source, whereas the XMT500 is battery powered, and I can take it anywhere. It's a very tough call.Surely your alternative to the XMT is a B1 and for the XMS a D1 or D2?If you don't need battery power you're almost always going to be better off with a mains powered unit as at the very least you don't have to worry about maintaining or replacing expensive batteries.I'm going to need a bit more info before proceeding. One point I'm looking at is; what are my power-source alternatives, if I were to take a studio-fixture(like the D2, or Bowens XMS) in the field?Most quality battery inverters should be up to the task, Profoto Batpac, Innovatronix, Godox etc.
Simon Barker wrote:Bobby2Shots wrote:This is quite obviously a quality piece of kit, and built like the proverbial 'tank'.I thought the generation X stuff was a bit plasticky personally, not that there's anything wrong with plastic as it's highly durable and non-conductive but the gloss finish they used was definitely a mistake and the display/controls are not up to much.Are we talking about the same product? There's no 'gloss' whatsoever on these lights, other than the control-panel screen. The housings are matte black.
Most of the other lights I looked at, looked and felt like toys in comparison.(Elinchrom/ Godox, etc)Compare the D2 control and remote to the Bowens Generation X stuff, the difference is night and day in terms of usability.I'm still sitting on the fence about this. My alternative choice would be a set of the Profoto D2 500ws lights. Obviously, the D2's would have much better residual value/resale value, but they require an external power-source, whereas the XMT500 is battery powered, and I can take it anywhere. It's a very tough call.Surely your alternative to the XMT is a B1 and for the XMS a D1 or D2?If you don't need battery power you're almost always going to be better off with a mains powered unit as at the very least you don't have to worry about maintaining or replacing expensive batteries.I wasn't very clear there. I should have said 'my personal alternative, financially speaking', would be the D2 500's.
Problem there is, the added cost of a power-supply for the D2, for on-location use, and the comparatively high cost of the Profoto modifiers. This is why I included the reference to my current battery/inverter set-up for my music gear.As far as cost is concerned, don't forget, I'm looking at Canadian prices and Canadian warranty. A Profoto 2-light B1-X kit costs $5,800 up here, plus 15% tax= $6,700. CDN, the Bowens XMT500 kit is on clearance here in Canada, and would cost me $2750.CDN (tax included).The Bowens XMT500 kit currently sells for $3800. In the States, because they're not 'on clearance' in the U.S. If I was to buy the same Bowens kit in the U.S., it would cost me $5500.CDN, including tax.I could get a 2-light set of Profoto D2 500ws for roughly $4300.
But still need a remote, and a power-supply for location use. At this stage, I have no idea if the D2's could operate on my current battery/inverter set-up, nor how well regulated a power-supply would be required. MSW ( Modified Sine- Wave) inverters can cause problems with 'some' electronic gear, so you have to be careful. If I would require a PSW inverter ( pure sine- wave) I'd buy one, and it would still be a heckuva lot cheaper than the Profoto 'generator'. Or virtuallly any other brand of camera-gear-specific power supplies.I'm going to need a bit more info before proceeding. One point I'm looking at is; what are my power-source alternatives, if I were to take a studio-fixture(like the D2, or Bowens XMS) in the field?Most quality battery inverters should be up to the task, Profoto Batpac, Innovatronix, Godox etc. I picked up a single XMT500 unit for $719 and controller for $144 sight unseen.
My hope is this product is the swan song of 90 years of continuous improvement by one of the most durable lighting brands in photographic history, available at liquidation price because. Bowens is sadly liquidated.
I've seen a few established photographers using bowens lighting units that are 15-20 years old. I hope these XMT500's have that same kind of build quality and durability.I have the Bowens 400rx Gemini kit and I'm really impressed with those.
Except, they are mains powered and the controller can't do squat except fire the units. They are going to stay home I think and provide the even lighting for a green screen via optical slave moving forward. If the XMT500 unit I picked up works out, really keen on getting the two light kit now on fire sale for around $1500.Did you take the plunge? What has your experience with the unit been like? Bartleby82 wrote:I picked up a single XMT500 unit for $719 and controller for $144 sight unseen. My hope is this product is the swan song of 90 years of continuous improvement by one of the most durable lighting brands in photographic history, available at liquidation price because. Bowens is sadly liquidated.
I've seen a few established photographers using bowens lighting units that are 15-20 years old. I hope these XMT500's have that same kind of build quality and durability.Part of the reason the old equipment lasts so long is it doesn't perform as well as modern equipment, smaller, lighter, faster recycle times, faster flash durations etc all have a cost. Even if you look at one of the best examples (Broncolor), if you really push the equipment hard it's going to fail sooner rather than later.So handling your equipment with a little respect goes a long way in preserving it but I guess if you use it hard enough you're doing enough work it's paying for its replacement and that's just fine too.Good luck with the XMT, you got it cheap enough I don't think you'll lose either way but do give some thought to what you'll do about battery replacements if you intend to use it long term. Bobby2Shots wrote:First off, I'm a buy once, cry once kind of guy. I like quality gear, but I hate paying for it. A good deal is hard to resist, as long as I'm certain it's a good deal. Given a choice about price vs quality, I'll choose quality first.
That said, I'm looking for some battery powered location strobes, and I've just come across the Bowens XMT500 lights. My understanding is that these are fairly high-quality units. Is that the case?As I search the web, I'm seeing a 2-light Bowens XMT500 kit going for $3800.
Long story short, I've just found the same kit going for just under $2000 U.S. I'm thinking of taking the plunge, even though I'm fully aware that Bowens is no longer around to guarantee the product. I'm assuming that virtually any reliable camera-repair shop could deal with any issues if/when they arrive. I may be wrong however.If I do buy this 2-light kit, I'd probably buy an extra battery or two, and possibly spare flash-tubes, as well as a spare charger.I believe the XMT500 was made for Bowens by Godox in China. The innards are probably closely related to the Godox AD600 and the triggers are customised X1s by the look of them. For $2000 I'd buy two Godox AD600Pros and an XPro trigger. That gives me the option of using them with mains power, optional remote heads, interoperation with all the other Godox strobes and if I switch acamera brand I'm likely to be able to get a trigger to match.The mains powered XMS lights are more attractive (no battery to worry about, larger installed base so more likely to have spares available).
In the UK Wex are offering a twin light XNS750 kit for £799 but no use to you id you must have battery powered strobes. Bartleby82 wrote:I picked up a single XMT500 unit for $719 and controller for $144 sight unseen. My hope is this product is the swan song of 90 years of continuous improvement by one of the most durable lighting brands in photographic history, available at liquidation price because. Bowens is sadly liquidated. I've seen a few established photographers using bowens lighting units that are 15-20 years old. I hope these XMT500's have that same kind of build quality and durability.I have the Bowens 400rx Gemini kit and I'm really impressed with those.
Except, they are mains powered and the controller can't do squat except fire the units. They are going to stay home I think and provide the even lighting for a green screen via optical slave moving forward. If the XMT500 unit I picked up works out, really keen on getting the two light kit now on fire sale for around $1500.Did you take the plunge? What has your experience with the unit been like?I took the plunge alright, but not with the Bowens. I had a heckuva time trying to find replacement flash-tubes for the Bowens, so I decided to re-think everything, and start over from scratch.
I started reading about the FlashPoint/Godox system, and at that time,Adorama had their Black-Friday sale on. I decided to order three of their Zoom Li-Ion TTL flash units, with the X-1 controller. A short time later I ordered a pair of the eVOLV/AD200 R2's, followed by a pair of Streaklight 360's with BP960 LI-Ion, and the X-Pro controller, and finally, a pair of Godox AD600B's.The thought that all these units could communicate so seamlessly with each other, and parts were readily available,and affordable, was just too appealing. Plus, there are many experienced users here at DPR, who offer great advice and support. I found very little on-line support regarding the Bowens XMT's and XMS, it was simply a matter of bad timing I suppose,too little, too late. Tugwilson wrote:Bobby2Shots wrote:First off, I'm a buy once, cry once kind of guy.
I like quality gear, but I hate paying for it. A good deal is hard to resist, as long as I'm certain it's a good deal. Given a choice about price vs quality, I'll choose quality first.
That said, I'm looking for some battery powered location strobes, and I've just come across the Bowens XMT500 lights. My understanding is that these are fairly high-quality units. Is that the case?As I search the web, I'm seeing a 2-light Bowens XMT500 kit going for $3800. Long story short, I've just found the same kit going for just under $2000 U.S. I'm thinking of taking the plunge, even though I'm fully aware that Bowens is no longer around to guarantee the product. I'm assuming that virtually any reliable camera-repair shop could deal with any issues if/when they arrive.
I may be wrong however.If I do buy this 2-light kit, I'd probably buy an extra battery or two, and possibly spare flash-tubes, as well as a spare charger.I believe the XMT500 was made for Bowens by Godox in China. The innards are probably closely related to the Godox AD600 and the triggers are customised X1s by the look of them. For $2000 I'd buy two Godox AD600Pros and an XPro trigger. That gives me the option of using them with mains power, optional remote heads, interoperation with all the other Godox strobes and if I switch acamera brand I'm likely to be able to get a trigger to match.The mains powered XMS lights are more attractive (no battery to worry about, larger installed base so more likely to have spares available). In the UK Wex are offering a twin light XNS750 kit for £799 but no use to you id you must have battery powered strobes.Ultimately, I went with the FlashPoint/Godox units. Three Zoom Li-ion TTL R2 speedlights,a pair of eVOLV 200 TTL,a pair of StreakLight 360 w/BP-960's, and a pair of AD600B TTL w/ X-Pro controller.
Bobby2Shots wrote:I'm just amazed that some entity hasn't come along and bought back the Bowens name from Aurelius, and rejuvinated the brand.There's no telling what goes on behind closed doors but I'm still of the view the company shouldn't have been shut down in the first place.Being overly critical though, while I think there's plenty of short to medium term opportunities in the long run I don't see it as a great investment. Whatever they've done in the electronics side is eclipsed by the competition (the XMT as far as I know was a Godox design) and while there's still a market for their modifiers I doubt that's got much potential for growth or easy exploitation.Love to be wrong though, would be nice if Bowens could make it to their 100th anniversary as it's only 5 years away. Tugwilson wrote:Bobby2Shots wrote:First off, I'm a buy once, cry once kind of guy.
I like quality gear, but I hate paying for it. A good deal is hard to resist, as long as I'm certain it's a good deal. Given a choice about price vs quality, I'll choose quality first. That said, I'm looking for some battery powered location strobes, and I've just come across the Bowens XMT500 lights. My understanding is that these are fairly high-quality units.
Is that the case?As I search the web, I'm seeing a 2-light Bowens XMT500 kit going for $3800. Long story short, I've just found the same kit going for just under $2000 U.S. I'm thinking of taking the plunge, even though I'm fully aware that Bowens is no longer around to guarantee the product. I'm assuming that virtually any reliable camera-repair shop could deal with any issues if/when they arrive. I may be wrong however.If I do buy this 2-light kit, I'd probably buy an extra battery or two, and possibly spare flash-tubes, as well as a spare charger.I believe the XMT500 was made for Bowens by Godox in China. The innards are probably closely related to the Godox AD600 and the triggers are customised X1s by the look of them.
For $2000 I'd buy two Godox AD600Pros and an XPro trigger. That gives me the option of using them with mains power, optional remote heads, interoperation with all the other Godox strobes and if I switch acamera brand I'm likely to be able to get a trigger to match.The mains powered XMS lights are more attractive (no battery to worry about, larger installed base so more likely to have spares available). In the UK Wex are offering a twin light XNS750 kit for £799 but no use to you id you must have battery powered strobes.Do you have any source for designed by godox?
It seems like an odd choice? But certainly possible. Like batis 85. Designed by tamron but built by zeiss.
Maybe this is designed by godox built by bowens.Also, bh ended deal on single xmt500 unit and dropped price a bit on two light kit. Weird.Already have mains flashes - bowens gemini 400rx two light kit. This xmt500 goes on the road with me.