XL H1 Video Housing
HD Imaging for Professionals
The Gates XL H1 is the choice of professionals for serious underwater HD imaging. Standard is the 2.5in/64mm color monitor with an optional upgrade to the 4.3"/110mm high resolution monitor. Bayonet mounted ports allow quick change amongst Flat, Dome and Super Wide enabling the clearest, sharpest images possible - a necessary requisite for any HD endeavor. Adjustable handles provide perfect grip and easy access to critical functions like white balance, iris, manual focus and ND filter.
The XL H1 comes with Gates 2 year renewable warranty and legendary customer service. The experts know failure is not an option -- that's why they never take a chance...they take a Gates!
Compatible cameras: Canon Xl H1, XL H1A and XL H1S
Key Features
Durable
"Bulletproof" machined aluminum, black type III 'hard' anodize finish and sealed with a nickel-acetate process.
External Monitor
EM253 Monitor is standard.
With the EM43 hi-res color monitor, HD framing and focus are easy. (Optional)
Battery Support
Accommodates all camcorder battery sizes for maximum shooting between re-charges.
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.
Specifications
- Controls (All Mechanical)
- Power On/Off
- Record/Standby
- Auto / Manual Focus
- Zoom
- Manual Iris
- Internal "Flip" Color Correction Filter
- Neutral Density Filter Zoom
- White Balance Mode/Set
- Dimensions
- 21.2" L x 10.2" H x 9" W ” (16” w/handles)
- 54 cm L x 26 cm H x 23 cm W(40 cm w/handles)
- Construction
- Machined Aluminum, Type III ‘Hard’ Anodize finish.
- Stainless steel hardware.
- Weight in Air
- 25 lbs / 11.4 kg (without camera)
- Weight in Water
- Slightly negative
- Depth Rating
- 450 feet / 137 meters
- Batteries
- Accepts all Canon batteries
- Warranty
- 2 Years Renewable
Compatible Ports
FP44 Flat Port
A simple flat element good for macro work with diopters. Element is field replaceable.
Precision Super Wide SWP44
Hi Resolution, distortion-free images with 120° FOV and full zoom capability.
SP44 Standard Port
Optical acrylic dome is field replaceable. Anit-Reflective glass dome is available also. (Glass dome rated to 150 ft/46m)