FX7 / V1 Housing

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"Moving from DV to HDV couldn't have been easier with Gates. I was looking for a rugged, foolproof system that could handle the daily abuse dished out to it on tourist dive boats. The Gates Z1 stands up to that test and performs flawlessly, I'm very happy that I never took a
chance".

Mark Thorpe
4K Ocean Stock Archives
www.4koceanstock.com

 

..more customer comments

 

  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
With the EM43 hi-res monitor, HD framing and focus are easy. (Optional)
Adjustable Handle Grips let you find the perfect position for comfort and control.
  Pro Controls such as manual focus, iris and white balance are standard.
2-Year Warranty. Only Gates offers a 2-year renewable warranty on all housings.
 
Internal Flip Filter provides quick, effortless use of the color correction filter. Blue or Green water versions available Accommodates all Camcorder Battery Sizes up to NPF-970 for maximum shooting between re-charges.
 
Interchangeable Ports for easy switch amongst Flat, Wide, and Super Wide Angle
Quality Optics means clarity, sharpness and no vignetting (cutoff dark corners) to spoil your images.
 
         
  Specs
 

* Controls (All Mechanical)
 * Power                            * Record/Standby
 * Zoom                             * Manual Focus
 * Internal ‘Flip’ Color Filter  * Exposure / Iris Dial
 * Exposure / Iris on/off       * Push Auto Focus
 * Pict Profile / Status Check * Shutter / Gain
 * Neutral Density Filter        * Assign (#2 & 3)
 * Sel / Push Execute Roller  * Menu / WB
 * Expanded Focus / A/M Focus
 * Internal ‘Flip’ Macro (optional)

* Dimensions
  * 14.5" L x 9.1" H x 6.8" W ” (12” w/handles)
  * 37 cm L x 23 cm H x 18 cm W (31 cm w/handles)

* Warranty
  * 2 Years Renewable

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

* Weight
  * 21 lbs / 9.5 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. Element is field replaceable.
Learn more...
 
Standard Port SP44
Optical acrylic dome is field replaceable. A/R coated glass dome optional. (Glass dome depth rated to 150 feet / 46m).
Learn more...
 
Fathom Imaging High Performance Port SWP44B
Hi Resolution, distortion-free 120 FOV with full zoom capability.
Learn more...
     
 
         
  Lights
 
NiteRider
Long known for durable dive lights, NiteRider offers HID and halogen systems that fully integrate with Gates video systems and come with a limited lifetime warranty. (NiteRiderDive.com) Learn more on the Lights page.
 
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.
 

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