HVX200A Video Housing
Professional High Definition Underwater Imaging
Engineered for the working professional the HVX200 housing is a comprehensive inventory of features for serious underwater imaging. Adjustable handles provide perfect grip and easy access to critical functions like white balance, iris, manual focus and user presets. Bayonet mounted ports allow quick change amongst Flat, Dome and Super Wide angle enabling the clearest, sharpest images possible –a necessary requisite for HD endeavors. Of course the HVX200 is classic Gates construction: durable ‘bulletproof’ machined aluminum and 100% reliable mechanical controls.
Reaching the far corners of the globe, Gates housings are tasked with important projects extending from research to military to television and cinema productions. Experts know failure is not an option, that’s why they never take a chance…. they take a Gates!
Compatible cameras: Panasonic HVX200A
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)
Citidisk HD
Optional Citidisk HD integration for extended recording times.
Internal Flip Filter
The internal flip filter provides quick, effortless use of the color correction filter. Blue or Green water versions available.
Reliable Controls
Fingertip controls are 100% Mechanical -- no sticky buttons, faulty electronics or dead batteries.
Precision Ports™
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.
Adjustable Handles
Adjust the handles for perfect grip and convenient access to controls.
Specifications
- Controls (All Mechanical)
- Power On/Off/Media
- Record/Standby
- Auto / Manual Focus
- Iris
- Internal "Flip" Color Correction Filter
- Neutral Density Filter
- Zoom
- Focus Assist
- Manual Focus
- AWB
- Gain / WB Presets
- Optional Controls
- User 1 / User 2
- P2 / Tape
- Scene File
- Dimensions
- 16" L x 10" H x 9" W ” (15” w/handles)
- 41 cm L x 25 cm H x 23 cm W (38 cm w/handles)
- Construction
- Machined Aluminum, Type III ‘Hard’ Anodize finish.
- Stainless steel hardware.
- Weight in Air
- 26 lbs / 11.8 kg (without camera)
- Weight in Water
- Slightly negative and adjustable
- Depth Rating
- 450 feet / 137 meters
- Batteries
- Accepts all Panasonic battery sizes
- 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.
Precision Macro Diopter GM26
Sharp corner to corner macro that only a +2.6 achromat diopter can deliver. Made for Gates by Century Precision Optics. For use with FP44 Flat Port.
Video Lights
Green Force
Elegant Belgian design is robust and powerful. Supplied by FII or FIII batteries, the HID 250 burns 100 total watts for 55 or 100 minutes, respectively. Fully integrated with Gates.