EX1 Video Housing
HD Imaging for the Discerning Professional
Comprehensively endowed with pro features, the Gates EX1 Housing is engineered for the discriminating professional. Adjustable handles provide perfect grip and fingertip access to over 20 different functions. Flexible trim weights allow for ideal buoyancy and trim. Precision ports and optional EM43 high resolution monitor afford the sharpest HD images. And the EX1 is classic Gates heritage: durable ‘bulletproof’ machined aluminum, 100% reliable mechanical controls and 2 year renewable warranty.
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!
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.
Adjustable Buoyancy and Trim
Add or remove trim weights for ideal balance -- just the way you like it.
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.
nanoFlash
Optional nanoFlash support is available which includes hardware and cable for mounting inside housing.
Specifications
- Controls (All Mechanical)
- Power On/Off/Media
- Record/Standby
- Menu
- Manual Iris
- A/M Iris / Macro On/Off
- Internal "Flip" Color Correction Filter
- Neutral Density Filter Zoom
- A/M Focus
- Construction
- Machined Aluminum, Type III ‘Hard’ Anodize finish.
- Stainless steel hardware.
- Dimensions
- 16.5" L x 11.8" H x 10.5" W ” (16” w/handles)
- 42 cm L x 30 cm H x 27 cm W (40 cm w/handles)
- Weight in Air
- 23 lbs / 10.5 kg (without camera)
- Weight in Water
- Slightly negative and adjustable
- Depth Rating
- 450 feet / 137 meters
- Batteries
- Accepts Sony batteries up to BP-U60
- 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 SWP44C
Hi Resolution, distortion-free images with 120° FOV and full zoom capability.