"I,Bob Cranston,being a world-traveling, and not-so-famous-yet videographer, do solemnly swear that I have beaten and abused my Gates Underwater housing unmercifully. I do not take very good care of it. Frankly, I don't see any reason to do so. My Gates housing has been used on dozens of projects, for all the big-name broadcasters. My Gates housing just keeps working. The only thing electronic in my DV video system is the VX1000 camera, which does fail from time to time. But the Gates housing has never failed me. My best professional tip is to hire a professional, like me, to shoot video for you. If you insist on buying your own underwater housing, it had better be a Gates.

Photo Courtesy of Mark Thurlowe, with Bob Cranston and Howard Hall filming an IMAX production in Fiji

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Features

	Durable, "Bulletproof" machined aluminum, sealed with a military-grade dichromate process, anodized, then finished in silver metallic urethane.		Reliable Mechanical Controls means no sticky buttons or faulty electronic controls. No batteries required!
	External Color Monitor gives you a big 2.5" picture of your subject for a clear, no-guesswork view of your subject. (Optional)		2-Year Warranty. Only Gates offers a 2-year renewable warranty on all housings. Learn more..
	Interchangeable Ports for easy switch amongst Flat and Wide Angle.		Accommodates all Camcorder Battery Sizes for maximum shooting between re-charges.
	Reversible Handles let you find the best balance and position for your hands on the controls. Remove them for stowage and travel.		Award Winning Design. Gates housings are born of the same technical expertise that garnered an Emmy for Technical Achievement.
	Positive Lock stainless steel latches confirm your housing is sealed and secure.

Specs

Ports

	Flat Port A 1:1 Element, the Flat Port has both macro and zoom capability. It provides the widest range of flexibility for underwater shots.
	Wide Angle Port When you need a wide perspective, this lens has up to 90 degree field of view. With a scalloped shade and anti-reflective coated optics, this lens provides superior wide angle performance, and can also focus on objects at zero distance (like a crab crawling on the dome).

Lights

	NiteRider Vector 2 Light System From the experts at NiteRider comes the finest in Halogen lighting. Rated at 70 watts output, the twin beams have 60 degrees of diffused illumination, perfect for wide angle down to macro without casting shadows. Burn time is 1:30 minutes at 35 watts, 40 minutes at 70 watts. Color temperature: 4800°K. (NiteRiderDive.com)
	NiteRider Pro HID Light System These High-Intensity Discharge (HID) lights not only have 1.9 hours of extended burn time, but produce a 6000°K daylight color temperature. Consuming only 10 watts, they generate the equivalent of 100 watts output. Each HID lamp has a diffuse 60° beam for excellent wide angle to macro shots without annoying shadows. (NiteRiderDive.com)
	Underwater Kinetics Light Cannon 100 HID Using 8 Alkaline, NiMH or NiCad batteries, these powerful HID lights burn up to 4 hours and produce a wide 40-50 degree beam for video use. Also daylight-balanced at 6000°K, these versatile lights can be used in or out of water, and as a primary dive light when not shooting video. Package comes with Gates flex arms and light mounts.. (Underwater Kinetics)

Accessories

	Gates Pak For the global diver, the Gates Pack includes everything you'll need for that remote expedition: spare o-ring set, dome cleaner/polisher and a hard-sided, waterproof case with pluck-foam liner. The Gates Pak is free with any purchase of a housing, port, and light system. Learn more.....
	Water Alarm For that extra peace of mind, Gates offers an optional moisture detector for nearly all housings. In the rare event that water enters your housing, the detector sets off a shrill warning easily heard underwater.
	Parts / Upgrades / Custom Design Whatever your underwater needs, Gates is here. Spare parts, domes, o-rings, ports, Gates Pack upgrades, just call us and we'll help you choose the products that best suit your needs.

Gates Product photos courtesy of Lee Peterson