Controls (All Mechanical)

• Power On/Off
• Record/Standby
• Menu / Cancel
• Auto / Manual Iris    /    Macro On/Off
• Manual Iris
• ND Filter
• Zoom
• Auto / Manual Focus
• Manual Focus
• Gain
• WB Set
• Assign 1 / 2 / 3 /4
• Select / Set Roller
• Full Auto
• Internal flip diopter (for macro imaging)
• Internal flip color filter (color correction)

Dimensions:

• 16.7″ L x 11.8″ H x 10.5″ W ” (16″ with handles)
• 43 cm x 30 cm x 27 cm  (40cm with handles)

Construction

• Machined Aluminum, Type III Hard Anodized finish.
• Stainless steel hardware.

Weight in Air

• 24 lbs / 11 kg (without camera).

Weight in Water

• Fully adjustable buoyancy / trim.

Depth Rating

• 450 feet / 137 meters

Batteries

• Accepts Sony batteries up to BPU-60
• Sony BPU-90 supported with Extended Battery Shell

Warranty

• 2 Years Renewable. Gates Warranty Details.

TVL55 External Monitor

The TVL55 External Monitor is a compact, feature-rich external monitor option for Gates broadcast and cinema caliber underwater imaging systems. Designed specifically for the TV Logic VFM-058W field monitor  (not included), the TVL55 is a full 1920×1080 resolution on a 5.5″ / 14cm diagonal display.  A variety of focus and exposure tools are available like false color, zoom, peaking, vectorscope and waveform.  Three assignable buttons give quick access to your favorite, most used functions.  Of course the TVL55 is backed by Gates 2 year professional, renewable warranty and legendary customer service.

Key Features

  

Designed for TV Logic VFM-058W Field Monitor

with access to full menus and assignable controls.

  

Water Blocked Cable

has a tough polyurethane jacket.  A Gates original design.

Full 1920×1080 Resolution

on a 5.5in / 140mm diagonal display.

Focus and Exposure Tools

Vectorscope, waveform, peaking, false color and zoom.  

2.5 Hour Run Time

from two Canon LP-E6 low profile LiOn batteries.

2-Year Warranty

Only Gates offers a professional 2-year renewable warranty on all housings.  

 

Specifications

Compatibility

• TV Logic VFM-058W Field Monitor (not included)

Contols

• Assignable x 3
• Menu / Menu Roller
• Power

Dimensions

• 7.5″W x 6.8″H x 4.3″D
• 19cm W x 17.2cm H x 11cm D

Connections

• Gates HD-SDI Bulkhead Connector

Power

• Two Canon LPO-E6 low profile batteries.
• Run time 2.5 hours.
• Other battery options available by custom order.

Construction

• Machined Aluminum, Type III ‘Hard’ Anodized finish
• Stainless steel hardware
• Marine grade cable with polyurethane jacket and water block

Weight

• Dry: 4.1lbs / 1.7 kg
• In Water: 1 oz / 28g negative.

Depth Rating

• 450 feet / 137 meters

Warranty

• 2-Years Renewable

TVL55 Video Tour -- Features and Operation

 

TVL55 Feature Sheet

EM50 External Monitor

The Gates EM50 has a 5.0” / 125mm diagonal color LCD for top-housing-mounted assist with framing and focus – even in bright sunlight.  Features like edge peaking aid critical focus, and a rechargeable lithium ion battery provides more than 6 hours run time.   The electronics compartment is completely sealed for added reliability.

Of course, the EM50 comes with Gates 2 year renewable warranty and ‘bulletproof’ construction.   Reliable, durable, dependable – the Gates hallmark since 1969.

Key Features

Widescreen Display

5″ / 125 mm widescreen display

Broadly compatible HDMI format

Works with nearly any camera

Peaking Focus Assist

and framing tools are built into the EM50.  

2-Year Warranty

Only Gates offers a 2-year renewable warranty on all housings.  

Specifications

Display

• Widescreen 5 .0 inch / 125 mm color LCD
• 800 x 480 resolution

Controls

• Menu
• Up/Down Navigate
• Aspect/Exit
• On/Off
• Peaking
• Scaling

Dimensions

• 6/4″ W x 3/3″ D x 6.6″ H
• 16mm W x 8mm L x 17mm H

Input Formats

• HDMI
• Resolution: 1920 x 1080 & 1280 x 720
• Frame rates: 25p, 30p, 50i, 60i
• Does *not* support 24P

Material

• Machined Aluminum, Type III ‘Hard’ Anodized finish
• Stainless steel hardware

Weight

• Dry: 3.25 lbs / 1.60 kg (w/batteries)
• In Water: 1oz / 28 g negatively buoyant

Depth Rating

• 450 feet / 137 meters

Warranty

• 2-Years Renewable

Cable / Connections

• Marine-Grade HDMI Cable
• Gates Pass Through Bulkhead Connector

Power / Run Time

• Rechargeable 4 Cell LiOn / Up to 6 Hours

EM50 SU&C Guide

EM50 Feature Sheet

EM43 External Monitor

The Gates EM43 External Monitor is a big 4.3″ / 110mm color active matrix LCD to assist with framing and focus – even in bright sunlight. Sophisticated features like power-on and auto-format sensing mean no worries about accidental battery depletion or different worldwide formats. A low battery light tell you when it’s time to change the 8AA cells, which can be alkaline (recommended), NIMH, NiCad or Lithium.  Of course, the EM43 comes with Gates 2 year renewable warranty and ‘bulletproof’ construction. Reliable, durable, dependable — the Gates hallmark of over 37 years.

Key Features

Widescreen Display

Big 4.3in / 110mm active matrix color LCD

Multi-Format

SD and HD version available with auto format sensing (1080i/720p, PAL/NTSC).

Long Battery Life

Indicator lets you know when power is running low. 

2-Year Warranty

Only Gates offers a 2-year renewable warranty on all housings.  

Specifications

Display

• Widescreen 4.3in / 110mm active matrix color LCD
• Total Dot Count: 392K (1440 x 272 R+B+G)

Controls: None

• All functions are self-sensing

Dimensions

• 6.0″W x 4.5″D x 3.9″H
• 152mm W x 114mm D x 99mm H

Formats

• SD Version: NTSC and PAL (auto sensing)
• HD Version: 1080i/60, 1080i/50, 720p/60, 720/50

Power

• 8AA Cells, Alkaline, NiCad, NiMH or Lithium

Construction

• Machined Aluminum, Type III ‘Hard” Anodized finish
• Stainless steel hardware

Weight

• Dry: 3.1 lbs / 1.4 kg
• In water: neutral

Depth Rating

• 450 feet / 137 meters

Warranty

• 2-Years renewable

Connections

• Industrial-grade 2-pin E.O. Type (SD)
• Industrial-grade 6-pin (HD)

EM43 SU&C Guide

EM43 Feature Sheet

Super Wide Port SWP44C

The SWP44C Super Wide Port is the most distinguished member of the Precision Ports family of underwater optics from Gates.  110° wide angle and full zoom through macro capability enables the clearest, sharpest, distortion-free underwater imaging possible – a necessary requisite for any Ultra High Definition venture.

Key Features

High Performance

An ‘all in one’ port, the SWP44C provides 110° diagonal FOV and full zoom through capability for macro imaging.    

110° Rectilinear Super Wide Angle

for Humpbacks, Mantas and Dolphins, the SWP44C has a remarkable FOV — and rectilinear, too.  

Precision Construction

High grade optical glass elements, AR coatings and vacuum sealed.  

4K / UHD Resolution

The SWP44C is prescriptively matched to the Z100 and AX1 cameras for sharp, clear “no compromises” 4K / Ultra High Definition imaging.   

Specifications

Construction

• Shell:  6061-T6 Aluminum, Type III Anodize
• Elements: Optical Grade AR Coated Glass

Weight

• Air:  9.9lbs / 4.5kg
• Water: neutral (with supplied buoyancy collar)

Depth Rating

• 450ft / 137m

Warranty

• 1 year limited.  See Gates full warranty terms.

Angular Field of View, Max

• 115° (Z100) / 112° (AX1)

Minimum Object Distance

• Full Wide:  up to lens vertex
• Full Zoom:  21in / 5.4cm (Z100)      24in / 6.2cm (AX1)

Flat (Macro) Port FP44C

A simple, versatile port, the FP44C is ideal for medium to macro imaging.  The PMW-200 Flip Close Up increases magnification for even smaller critter imaging.

Key Features

Versatile

The FP44C allows full camera zoom support for medium to macro imaging.  Optical note:  like a scuba mask, a flat port reduces FOV by 20%.  

Macro Imaging

For tiny critters, the FP44C is perfect for use with close up lenses like +1, +2 and +4 diopters.  

Flip-in close up lenses

A built-in ‘flip’ close up lens allows quick change of magnification.  The flip holder supports +1, +2 and +4 strength lenses.  

Field Replaceable

The FP44C element is user-changeable in the field.

Specifications

Material

• Optical grade Acrylic / Perspex

Element Diameter / Clear Aperture:

• 3.9in / 99mm

Depth Rating

• 450ft / 137m

Optical Notes

• Flat ports reduce Field of View (FOV) 20% underwater.

Standard (Dome) Port SP44C

The SP44C is a classic dome design that preserves camera field of view (FOV) underwater. The acrylic (perspex) element is field serviceable / replaceable.

Key Features

Classic Design

A simple dome port that preserves the camera FOV at wide angles. 

Field Serviceable

Field Serviceable and replaceable dome.

Specifications

Material Options

• Acrylic / Perspex
• Anti-Reflective (AR) coated BK7 glass (optional).  NOTE: Glass dome is depth rated to 150ft / 45m

Element Diameter / Clear Aperture

• 3.9in / 99mm

Dome Spherical Diameter

• 8in / 203mm

Depth Rating

• 450ft / 137m

Optical Notes

• The  SP44C Dome Port is generally compatible with cameras only at full wide. Depending on the camera, it provides little or no zoom through zoom support.

Custom Ports

Gates Precision Ports extend to custom designs for specific applications like underwater UV imaging or Corrective Optics (CO) that adapt a specific lens for underwater imaging, and eliminating distortions / aberrations.  Contact Gates  to discuss your particular application.

Spare Kits

O-rings, tools, hardware

Close up Kit

A built-in ‘flip’ diopter allows quick change of magnification for macro imaging.  The flip holder supports +1, +2 and +4 strength lenses, which are included.

HD-SDI / UHD-SDI Surface Feed

Need topside DP monitoring? High speed digital SDI video feed is available.  50 to over 300 feed, the link includes gold contact connectors and certified coaxial cable.

Tripod Legs

Retract tight to the housing on standby, and extend 18in / 46cm for secure, stable shots, locked shots.

Seal Check II

Gates Seal Check verifies housing integrity before entering the water.

Peace of mind ahead of time.

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Submersible Microphone

Capture strident sounds of the underwater world – Shrimp clatter, excited divers or your buddy’s bubbles – with this submersible microphone.

Note: The Submersible Microphone is not suitable for more subtle audio like whale song or dolphin echo location.

Hydrophone

For more subtle underwater audio like whale song and dolphin chatter, the extremely sensitive hydrophone is ideal.   

Water Alarm

An extra measure beyond [infopopup:seal-check], the Gates Water Alarm is provides both visible and audible warnings.  The siren is coupled directly to the housing shell and resonates directly to the water, rendering it unmistakable to a diver.

Tripod Adapter

Use your own underwater tripod with this adapter.

Diver Comm Input

Diver communications captured on-camera. 

Carry Handle

Easy grip, transport and handling.

Color Filters

Filters are available for different applications.  Contact Gates for details.  

Customization

Special modifications are routine. You really can have it ‘just the way you like’.

Lighting

New Gates underwater lights available in 2014.