The Recreational Divers Companion
Like its cousin the XR550, the Gates CX550 redefines ‘fingertip mechanical controls’, uniting ‘bulletproof’ design and ease of use. A generously sized camera LCD viewfinder window makes framing and focus a breeze. White balance and Telemacro controls are standard, accessible via the camera LCD touch screen. Gates Precision Ports offer the clearest, sharpest HD images possible. Of course, Gates legendary reliability is inherent to this world traveler, ready to capture your finest undersea images 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 



Reliability, durability, dependability - the Gates hallmark for over 40 years 

Compatible cameras: Sony HDR-CX550V and HXRMC50U

Key Features

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

LCD Window
Use the open LCD screen as your big built-in viewfinder with wide viewing angles

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

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.

Batteries
Accomodates all camcorder battery sizes up to the NP-FV100 for maximum shooting between re-charges.

Specifications
    •    Controls (All Mechanical)
    •    Power
    •    Record/Standby
    •    Photo
    •    Mode (Video/Photo)
    •    Zoom
    •    White Bal / Tele Macro (via touchscreen)
    •    Internal "Flip" Filter
    •    Assign Button and Roller

Dimensions
    •    9.5" D x 5" H x 10.4" W (15.5" w/handles)
    •    24 cm L x 13 cm H x 26 cm W (39 cm w/handles)

Warranty
    •    2 Years Renewable

Construction
    •    Machined Aluminum, Type III ‘Hard’ Anodize finish.
    •    Stainless steel hardware.
    •    Weight in Air
    •    Dry: 7.7 lbs / 3.5 kg
    •    In Water:slightly negative
    •    Depth Rating: 450 feet / 137 meters

Batteries
    •    Accepts all batteries up to the NP-FV100