Gates AX100 Underwater Housing for Sony FDR-AX100 and HDR-CX900 Video Cameras

Gates AX100 Underwater Housing for Sony FDR-AX100 and HDR-CX900 Video Cameras

The first of the small, handheld video cameras to offer Ultra High Definition 4K video is now available to go underwater. With 4 times the resolution of normal 1080 HD video, you will have sharper video and more detail in the bright and shadow areas. Now you can take this amazing system underwater with one of the most ergonomic and all mechanical housings on the market.

The Gates AX100 combines UHD resolution with a platform dedicated to underwater motion imaging: Instant auto focus tracks subjects; internal color correction flip filter; a big window for a clear view of the camera LCD viewfinder; compact, lightweight for travel; and an extraordinary 20MP still image capture.

Reaching the far corners of the world, Gates housings are tasked with demanding 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!

Key Features:

• Ultra High Definition brings a new level of detail and clarity to your underwater images.
• LCD Window is your big, built-in viewfinder with wide viewing angles.
• Field Serviceable: All Gates products are nearly 100% serviceable in the field.
• 2-Year Warranty: Only Gates offers a 2-year renewable warranty on all housings.
• Reliable Fingertip Controls are 100% mechanical.
• Precision Ports mean clarity, sharpness and no vignetting (cutoff dark corners) to spoil your images critical for HD and UHD.
• Internal Flip Filter for color correction is standard.
• Accommodates all Camcorder Battery Sizes up to NP-VF100 for maximum shooting between re-charges.

Specifications:

• Controls (All Mechanical)
• Power
• Rec / Standby
• Photo
• Mode
• Iris
• Gain / ISO
• White Balance
• Auto / Manual Focus
• ND Filter
• Zoom
• Internal "Flip" Filter
• Assignable (2)
• Shutter Speed
• Custom Dial
• Focus Ring
• Dimensions
• 11.4" D x 5.8" H x 11.4" W (16.2" w/handles)
• 30 cm L x 15 cm H x 30 cm W (41 cm)
• Construction: Machined Aluminum w/ Type III hard anodize & Nickel Acetate Seal. Stainless steel hardware.
• Weight:
• Dry: 11.3 lbs / 5.1 kg (w/Cam & GP32A Port)
• In Water: slightly negative
• Depth Rating: 450 feet / 137 meters
• Batteries: Accepts all batteries up to NP-VF100.

Port Options

• Flat Port FP34A: Good for macro work, the Flat Port allows full zoom through and use of diopters.
• Standard Port SP34A: This 1:1 port is optically corrected for underwater use.
• Wide Port GP34A: 100_ Super Wide FOV *and* zoom through support for macro imaging.