FX1 / Z1 Housing

 


     

Sean Dooley of Nautilus Underwater Systems with his scooter mounted Gates FX1

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  Features
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Durable, "Bulletproof" machined aluminum, black type III 'hard' anodize finish, and sealed with a nickel-acetate process.
Reliable Fingertip Controls are 100% Mechanical -- no sticky buttons, faulty electronics or dead batteries!
 
External Color Monitor
Choose a 2.5”/64mm or wide 4.3”/110mm hi-res monitor for clear, no-guesswork imaging (Optional)
2-Year Warranty. Only Gates offers a 2-year renewable warranty on all housings.
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Interchangeable Ports for easy switch amongst Flat, Wide, and Super Wide Angle
Fathom Imaging
Wide Angle Port
for high resolution, distortion-free imaging
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  Accommodates all Camcorder Battery Sizes up to NPF-970 for maximum shooting between re-charges.
Positive Lock stainless steel latches confirm your housing is sealed and secure.
 
Internal Flip Filter provides quick, effortless use of the color correction filter. Blue or Green water versions available
Magnified Viewfinder is standard for framing and critical focus.
 
         
  Specs
 

* Controls (All Mechanical)
   * Power On/Off                * Record/Standby
   * Zoom                           * Manual Focus
   * Auto / Manual Focus      * Iris
   * Internal "Flip" Color Correction Filter
   * Neutral Density Filter     * White Balance Mode/Set

* Optional Controls
   * Gain / WB Presets         * Shutter Speed
   * Expanded Focus

* Dimensions (approximate)
   * 16" L x 10" H x 9" W ” (15” w/handles)
   * 41 cm L x 25 cm H x 23 cm W (38 cm w/handles)

* Warranty
   * 2 Years Renewable

* Construction
   * Machined Aluminum, Type III ‘Hard’
      Anodize finish. Stainless steel hardware.

* Weight (estimated)
   * 22 lbs / 10 kg

* Weight in Water
   * Slightly negative

* Depth Rating
   * 450 feet / 137 meters

* Batteries
   * Accepts all Sony batteries up to NP-F970
         
  Ports
 
Flat Port FP44
A simple flat element good for macro work with diopters.
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Standard Port SP44
Optical acrylic dome is field replaceable. A/R coated glass dome optional. (Glass dome depth rated to 150 feet / 46m).
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‘Fathom Signature’ Super Wide Port SWP44
Up to 120 degrees distortion-free FOV with full zoom capability and no degradation to image quality.
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  Lights
 
Green Force
Elegant Belgian design is robust, powerful, and the choice of professionals. 10 to 50 watts of HID or Halogen with various battery options. Fully integrated with Gates. Learn more on the Lights page.
 
         
  Accessories
 
Carry Handle
Ergonomic and adaptable, the carry handle can be conveniently mounted to the center or side accessory rails. An external monitor can also be mounted on the handle in several locations.
 
Adjustable Handles
For those desiring to fine tune the handle location, these machined aluminum grips slide independently forward or back on the accessory rails for perfect arrangement.
 

Travel cases, microphone, filters, diopters and tripod mount are just a few of the other accessories available for Gates housings. Visit the Accessories page for details and compatibility.

 
 

 

Product photos courtesy of Lee Peterson
www.photodistrict.com/lee/index.html