Gates Housings for Panasonic video cameras Gates HVX200 HD for Panasonic HVX200
Professional High Definition Underwater Imaging
Engineered for the working professional, the HVX200 housing is a comprehensive inventory of features for serious underwater imaging. Adjustable handles provide perfect grip and easy access to critical functions like white balance, iris, manual focus and user presets. Bayonet mounted ports allow quick change amongst Flat, Dome and Super Wide angle enabling the clearest, sharpest images possible –a necessary requisite for HD endeavors. Of course the HVX200 is classic Gates construction: durable ‘bullet-proof’ machined aluminum and 100% reliable mechanical controls.
Reaching the far corners of the globe, Gates housings are tasked with important projects extending from research to military to television and cinema productions. Experts know failure is not an option, that’s why they never take a chance…. they take a Gates!
Key Features
Durable, «Bulletproof» machined aluminum, black type III ‘hard’ anodize finish, and sealed with a nickel-acetate process.
Reliable Fingertip
Controls are 100% Mechanical — no sticky buttons, no faulty electronics or dead batteries!
Citidisk HD hard drive for extended recording times (optional).
Adjustable Handles for perfect grip and convenient access to controls.
Internal Flip Filter provides quick, effortless use of the color correction filter. Blue or Green water versions available.
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
- Iris
- External «Flip» Color Correction Filter
- Neutral Density Filter
- Zoom
- Focus Assist
- Manual Focus
- Gain / WB Presets
- AWB (White Bal. Set)
Optional Controls
- User 1 / User 2
- Scene File
- P2/Tape
Dimensions (approximate)
- 54 cm L x 26 cm H x 23 cm W (40 cm w/handles)
- 21.2″ L x 10.2″ H x 9″ W (16” w/handles)
Construction
- Machined Aluminum, Type III ‘Hard’ Anodize finish.
- Stainless steel hardware.
Weight
- 11,8 kg / 26 lbs
Weight in Water
- Slightly negative
Depth Rating
- 107 meters / 350 feet
Batteries
- Accepts all Panasonic battery sizes
Warranty
- 2 Years Renewable
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