HD Imaging for the Discerning Professional

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!

Compatible cameras: Sony PMW-EX1

Key Features

Durable
"Bulletproof" machined aluminum, black type III 'hard' anodize finish and sealed with a nickel-acetate process.

External Monitor
With the EM43 hi-res color monitor, HD framing and focus are easy. (Optional)

Professional Controls
Controls such as manual focus, iris and white balance are standard.
buoyancy trim Adjustable Buoyancy and Trim

Add or remove trim weights for ideal balance -- just the way you like it.

Reliable Controls
Fingertip controls are 100% Mechanical -- no sticky buttons, faulty electronics or dead batteries.

No Vignetting
Quality optics means clarity, sharpness and NO vignetting (cutoff dark corners) to spoil your images.
two year warranty 2-Year Warranty

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

NanoFlash
Optional nanoFlash support is available which includes hardware and cable for mounting inside housing.

    Controls (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
Internal ‘Flip’ Diopter (+1, +2, or +4)

    Construction
    Machined Aluminum, Type III ‘Hard’ Anodize finish.
    Stainless steel hardware.

    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)

    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