FX7/V1 Video Housing
Pro HD Imaging for the Global Traveler
The Gates FX7/V1 Housing is packed with pro features like iris, focus, ND filter and white balance, adjustable handle grips, optional EM43 high resolution color monitor and Gates premium ports for the sharpest, clearest HD images. Yet the FX7/V1 with SP44 and 1620 Pelican rolling case weighs in under the 50lb/23kg airline baggage limit.
Reaching the far corners of the globe, Gates housings are tasked with critical projects extending from marine research and military to television and cinema productions. Experts know that failure is not an option, so they never take a chance…. they take a Gates!
Compatible cameras: Sony HDR-FX7 / HVR-V1U
Key Features
Durable
"Bulletproof" machined aluminum, black type III 'hard' anodize finish and sealed with a nickel-acetate process.
External Monitor
With the EM43 hi-res color monitor, HD framing and focus are easy. (Optional)
Professional Controls
Controls such as manual focus, iris and white balance are standard.
Internal Flip Filter
The internal flip filter provides quick, effortless use of the color correction filter. Blue or Green water versions are available.
Reliable Controls
Fingertip controls are 100% Mechanical -- no sticky buttons, faulty electronics or dead batteries.
No Vignetting
Quality optics means clarity, sharpness and NO vignetting (cutoff dark corners) to spoil your images.
2-Year Warranty
Only Gates offers a 2-year, renewable warranty on all housings.
Supports Several Battery Options
Supports up to the NPF-970 for maximum shooting between re-charges.
Specifications
- 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)
- Construction
- Machined Aluminum, Type III ‘Hard’ Anodize finish.
- Stainless steel hardware.
- Weight in Air
- 21 lbs / 9.5 kg
- 17 lbs / 7.7 kg w/o travel weight
- Weight in Water
- Slightl;y Negative
- Depth Rating
- 450 feet / 137 meters
- Batteries
- Accepts all Sony batteries up to NP-F970
- Warranty
- 2 Years Renewable
Compatible Ports
FP44 Flat Port
A simple flat element good for macro work with diopters. Element is field replaceable.
SP44 Standard Port
Optical acrylic dome is field replaceable. Anit-Reflective glass dome is available also. (Glass dome rated to 150 ft/46m)
Precision Super Wide SWP44B
Hi Resolution, distortion-free images with 120° FOV and full zoom capability.