Gates FX7 Mechanical Underwater Housing kit with SP44 Standard Port and Green Force HID 250 Light Pak with FIII Battery for Sony HDR-FX7 and HVR-V1 Camcorders - Rated up to 450'

The Gates FX7 mechanical underwater housing is designed for the Sony HDR-FX7 and HVR-V1 high definition camcorders. The housing is constructed of bulletproof aluminum, an anodized and urethane sealed finish with stainless steel positive locking safety latches for strength and durability. Despite its strength the housing is compact, lightweight, and travel-friendly for the globe-trekking underwater videographer. In the past, 3-CCD feature-rich underwater video systems were doomed to suffer excess baggage charges. Not so for the FX7/V1.

The FX7/V1 system is designed to be slightly negative in most configurations. The basic configuration which includes the housing and standard port is always slightly negative and balanced. In the past, however, the addition of a monitor, Fathom lens, and lights would often result in a negatively buoyant system. Adding the EM43 high resolution monitor is a mere 2 ounces negative. The Fathom SWP44B is neutral. Adding either of these options to the housing means virtually no change to the overall system trim and balance. Adjustable handle grips allow you to find the perfect position for comfort and add to housing control.

The housing provides total control of camera functions with reliable mechanical controls, crystal-clear optics, built-in magnified viewfinder, and internal color correcting flip filter. Since it is a mechanically controlled housing sealed with o-rings, you don't have to worry about being in a remote area, and needing a soldering gun to fix a corroded connector.

The included SP44 Standard Port is a high quality polycarbonate port that is optically corrected so your lens has the same angle of view underwater as it does on land. The port does not allow full use of the camera's zoom.

The kit also includes the Gates Green Force HID 250 video light system with two 50W HID light heads and articulating arms. The light heads are constructed of aluminum with glass diffusers. The lights will operate to a depth of 500'.

Features include a 100 minute burn time. The 50W HID lamp is 2 to 3 times brighter than a halogen bulb. Each light has a 3800° kelvin color temperature. This is warmer then most HID lamps and will help bring back the reds and yellows into the scene. The glass diffusers are very efficient and produce an even light without hot spots. The lights will cover a 110° area. A bracket to attach the batteries to the housing is included.