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Bowens, PocketWizard, Sekonic Form Wireless Tech Alliance
28 February 2014
Bowens, PocketWizard and Sekonic have announced a wireless triggering solution for electronic flashes that will be first introduced in the U.S. market. The system includes select Bowens monolights, PocketWizard modules and Sekonic exposure mSelect
PocketWizard will introduce a Plus III Transceiver in Bowens' signature yellow color to celebrate the alliance.
Bowens USA President Jan Lederman said, "With the rapid advancement of photographic technology in our digital world, it is a natural evolutionary step to marry these technologies. Our goal is to provide a complete wireless environment in which photographers have greater and more accurate control of lighting in a more effortless way."
More details, including compatible model numbers, are in the news release below.
Technology Alliance Announced Between Bowens, PocketWizard and Sekonic
Photographers benefit from seamless integration between flash, radio trigger and exposure and lighting control
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- In a joint announcement, Bowens, PocketWizard and Sekonic have aligned to create a complete wireless triggering solution for electronic flashes that will be first introduced in the U.S. market. Now most Bowens Gemini monolights will accept an optional PocketWizard module, which enables photographers to wirelessly trigger their flash with industry-standard and widely used PocketWizard radios and Sekonic light meters.
Compatible components within the system are Bowens Gemini 500R, 500Pro, 750Pro, 1000Pro & 1500Pro series of monolights with PocketWizard module, all existing PocketWizard radio's and today's Sekonic L-478DR and L-758DR exposure meters. In addition, other (earlier) Sekonic meters can be used with an optional PocketWizard transmitter. All take advantage of PocketWizard 32 channels and 4-zone system.
Bowens USA President, Jan Lederman, brought the three technology leaders together to create a powerful alliance for the photographic flash market. When asked what prompted this he responded, "With the rapid advancement of photographic technology in our digital world, it is a natural evolutionary step to marry these technologies. Our goal is to provide a complete wireless environment in which photographers have greater and more accurate control of lighting in a more effortless way."
To commemorate the alliance, PocketWizard is introducing a new Plus III Transceiver in the "Bowens' signature yellow" color.
Pricing and Availability
Bowens products are available for purchase and rent from a growing list of specialty camera and video retailers as well as rental houses across the United States.