XHA1 / G1 Housing

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Nancy McGee and
Gates HC1 frolic
with an aquatic
Elephant in the
Andaman Islands.

www.islandtimescuba.com

Photo courtesy of
Jeff Yanover
http://www.
jeffyonover.com/

 

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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
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   Travel lighter
By leaving the ballast weight
behind. A standard
4lb/1.8kg scuba weight can
be used at your dive
destination.
 
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 (Auto/Tv/Av/M)     * Record/Standby
 * Zoom                             * Manual Focus
 * Internal ‘Flip’ Color Filter  * Iris
 * Auto/ Manual Focus         * Exp Lock
 * Custom Key 2 / WB Set    * Magnify / Peaking
 * Neutral Density Filter        * Gain / WB Presets
 * Shutter                           * Custom Presets
 * Internal ‘Flip’ Macro (optional)

* Dimensions
  * 16.3" L x 9.1" H x 6.8" W ” (12” w/handles)
  * 41 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
  * 24 lbs / 10.8 kg
  * 19.5 lbs / 8.8 kg w/o travel weight

* Weight in Water
   * Slightly negative

* Depth Rating
   * 450 feet / 137 meters

* Batteries
   * Accepts all Canon batteries

 
         
  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 Signature’ Super Wide Port SWP44
Up to 120 degrees distortion-free FOV with full zoom capability and no degradation to image quality.
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