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Underwater Video Gates Underwater Housing for the Sony PMW-ex1

The Gates Underwater Housing for the Sony PMW-EX1 is now IN STOCK and Shipping!!!
John Ellerbrock of Gates Underwater Products releases official Test Report on the Sony PMW-EX1 Underwater. Read it Here
The Gates Underwater Housing for the Sony PMW-EX1 will begin shipping the end of June. The new Gates EX1 is the Underwater Video Housing for the discerning professional with adjustable handles providing perfect grip and fingertip access to over 20 functions and a flexible buoyancy system for ideal trim and weighting.
Comprehensively endowed with pro features, the Gates
EX1 Housing is engineered for the discriminating
professional. Adjustable handles provide perfect grip
and fingertip access to over 20 different functions.
Flexible trim weights allow for ideal buoyancy and
trim. Precision ports and optional EM43 high
resolution monitor afford the sharpest HD images.
And the EX1 is classic Gates heritage: durable
‘bulletproof’ machined aluminum, 100% reliable
mechanical controls and 2 year renewable warranty.
Reaching the far corners of the globe, Gates housings are
tasked with critical projects extending from marine
research and military to television and cinema productions.
Experts know that failure is not an option, so they never take
a chance…. they take a Gates!
*You will be able to change batteries and
SxS flash cards without removing the camera from the housing.
The Sony PMW-EX1 Cinealta camera is the High Definition camera for the professional underwater shooter. The Gates Underwater Housing for the Sony EX1 is being built Gates tough, with the same reliability, durability and quality that Gates Underwater Products has long been known for.
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Specifications
Product SpecControls (All Mechanical)
* Power On/Off/Media
* Record/Standby
* Menu
* Manual Iris
* A/M Iris / Macro On/Off
* Internal "Flip" Color Correction Filter
* Neutral Density Filter
* Zoom
* A/M Focus
* Manual Focus
* Gain / WB Presets
* WB Set
* Picture Profile
* Sel/Set Roller
* Assign 1 / 3
* Zebra / Full Auto
Optional Controls
* Internal ‘Flip’ Diopter (+1, +2, or +4)
Dimensions
* 16.5" L x 11.8" H x 10.5" W ” (16” w/handles)
* 42 cm L x 30 cm H x 27 cm W (40 cm w/handles)
Construction
* Machined Aluminum, Type III ‘Hard’ Anodize
finish. Stainless steel hardware.
Weight in Air
* 23 lbs / 10.5 kg (without camera)
Weight in Water
* Slightly negative and adjustable
Depth Rating
* 450 feet / 137 meters
Batteries
* Accepts all Sony batteries sizes
Warranty
* 2 Years Renewable
Item Includes
Item Includes- Gates Underwater Video Housing for Sony PMW-EX1
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Changeable Buoyancy and Trim-Add / remove trim weights for ideal balance -- just the way you like it.
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Instruction Manual
- Adjustable Buoyancy System
- Warranty Card
- 2 Year Renewable Warranty
- Spare Set of Housing Screws & Rubber Tips
Product Features
Product Features ![]() |
Durable, "Bulletproof" machined aluminum, black type III 'hard' anodize finish, and sealed with a nickel-acetate process. | ![]() |
External Color Monitor With the EM43 hi-res monitor, HD framing and focus are easy. (Optional) |
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Pro Controls such as manual focus, iris and white balance are standard. | ![]() |
Quality Optics means clarity, sharpness and no vignetting (cutoff dark corners) to spoil your images. |
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Changeable Buoyancy and Trim Add / remove trim weights for ideal balance -- just the way you like it. |
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Reliable Fingertip Controls are 100% Mechanical -- no sticky buttons, faulty electronics or dead batteries! |
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2-Year Warranty. Only Gates offers a 2-year renewable warranty on all housings. | ![]() |
Adjustable Handles for perfect grip and convenient access to controls. |







