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Gates XL1/XL1s Camera Housings
XL1 / XL1s Housings
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"On assignment there is no room for equipment failure. With Gates underwater housings I am confident of getting what I'm being paid to do. I can fully access all controls, receive quality images and know that my housing will withstand the abuse of travel, dive boats and varied environmental conditions."
Al Bruton
Professional Underwater Photographer and Videographer
Credits include Discovery Channel, National Geographic for Kids, PMK, ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox Sports, CNBC, USOC, US Navy and multiple private corporations, municipal and local media outlets.
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Features
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Durable, "Bulletproof" machined aluminum, sealed with a military-grade dichromate process, anodized, then finished in silver metallic urethane. |
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Reliable Mechanical Controls means no sticky buttons or faulty electronic controls. No batteries required! |
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3X and 16X Lens support for a wide variety of on-location demands. Also supports up to two lens filters or diopters inside the housing. |
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External Viewfinder is standard and available in both NTSC and PAL versions. It also pivots 90 degrees for just the right viewing angle. |
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NTSC and PAL are both supported in the Gates XL1 and XL1s for true global capability |
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2-Year Warranty. Only Gates offers a 2-year renewable warranty on all housings.
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Color Correction Filter flips in and out to use when you need it, where you need it. |
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Accommodates all Camcorder Battery Sizes for maximum shooting between re-charges. |
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Positive Lock stainless steel latches confirm your housing is sealed and secure. |
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Award Winning Design. Gates housings are born of the same technical expertise that garnered an Emmy for Technical Achievement. |
Specs
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* Controls (All Mechanical)
* Power On/Off * Run/Stop
* Photo * Zoom
* Auto / Manual Focus
* External "Flip" Color Correction Filter
* Manual Focus
* Manual Iris
* Neutral Density Filter
* White Balance Mode
* White Balance Set
* Dimensions
* 16" L x 10.5" H x 11" W (14" w/handles)
* 41 cm L x 27 cm H x 28 cm W (36 cm w/handles)
* Ports (Interchangeable)
* 3X Lens Port
* 16X Lens Port
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* Material
* Machined Aluminum with Dichromate seal, Anodize, and Urethane finish.
* Weight
* Dry: 22 lbs / 10 kg
* Weight in Water
* Neutral (and adjustable)
* Depth Rating
* 450 feet / 107 meters
* Batteries
* Accepts all sizes Canon XL1 and XL1s batteries
* Warranty
* 2 Years
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Ports
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3X Lens Port
For Wide Shots, this port is designed specifically for the Canon 3X lens. |
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16X Lens Port
Best suited for close up and macro work, this port supports the 16X lens. The port allows filters and/or diopter elements to be added to the 16X lens. |
Lights
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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) |
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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) |
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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
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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.....
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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. |
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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. |
Product photos courtesy of Lee Peterson |
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