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I,Bob Cranston,being
a world-traveling, and not-so-famous-yet videographer, do solemnly
swear that I have beaten and abused my Gates Underwater housing unmercifully.
I do not take very good care of it. Frankly, I don't see any reason
to do so. My Gates housing has been used on dozens of projects, for
all the big-name broadcasters. My Gates housing just keeps working.
The only thing electronic in my DV video system is the VX1000 camera,
which does fail from time to time. But the Gates housing has never
failed me. My best professional tip is to hire a professional, like
me, to shoot video for you. If you insist on buying your own underwater
housing, it had better be a Gates.
Photo Courtesy of Mark Conlin, with Bob Cranston, Mark Thurlowe and Howard Hall filming an IMAX production in Fiji
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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! |
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External Color Monitor gives you a big 2.5" image for a clear, no-guesswork framing of your subject. (Optional) |  |
2-Year Warranty. Only Gates offers
a 2-year renewable warranty on all housings. Learn more.. |
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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 Learn More… |
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Internal Flip Filter provides quick, effortless use of the color correction filter. Blue or Green water versions available |  |
Positive Lock stainless steel latches confirm your housing is sealed and secure. | |
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Award Winning Design. Gates housings are born of the same technical expertise that garnered an Emmy for Technical Achievement. | |||
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Construction * Weight * Depth Rating * Batteries * Warranty |
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Wide Angle Port –
GP35A A Gates workhorse, best known for the optical polycarbonate dome. Resilient and scratch resistant, it stands up to extreme service conditions and is easily replaced on location when necessary. Typical field of view is 70 degrees. Learn more... |
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Signature’ Wide Angle Port – WP35 The WP35 Wide Angle Port not only has excellent wide angle capability (up to 90 degrees field of view), it’s a member of Gates premium line of distortion free, hi resolution optics. Designed by Fathom Imaging, the WP35 enables the clearest, sharpest underwater images possible. Learn more... |
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Dome Port – SP35 This port is available for use only with third party diopters and lenses such as Century Optics 16:9 anamorphic converter. Contact Gates for more information. |
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Flat Port -
FP35 A 1:1 Element, the Flat Port has both macro and zoom capability. It provides the widest range of flexibility for underwater shots. |
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NiteRider Pro HID Light
System These High-Intensity Discharge (HID) lights not only have 1.9 hours of extended burn time, but produce a 6000°K daylight color temperature. Consuming only 10 watts, they generate the equivalent of 40 watts output. Each HID lamp has a diffuse 90° beam for excellent wide angle to macro shots without annoying shadows. (NiteRiderDive.com) |
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Underwater Kinetics Light
Cannon 100 HID Using 8 Alkaline, NiMH or NiCad batteries, these powerful HID lights burn up to 4 hours and produce a wide 40-50 degree beam for video use. Also daylight-balanced at 6000°K, these versatile lights can be used in or out of water, and as a primary dive light when not shooting video. Package comes with Gates flex arms and light mounts.. (Underwater Kinetics) |
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Travel
cases, microphone, filters, diopters and tripod mount are just a few
of the accessories available for Gates housings. Visit the Accessories
page for details and compatibility. |
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Product photos courtesy of Lee Peterson |
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