DEMA 2006 Special: The Latest Housings And Accessories From Gates
Posted By Linden Wolbert on 28 November 2006
With the demand for Standard Definition video disappearing, Gates now exclusively makes HD housings. With special attention to the optics that go in front of the camera, Gates ensures the clearest image possible when shooting High Definition. Three new products were on display at their DEMA 2006 Show booth.
Monitors, Tripods And Lights, Oh My!
The new EM43 high-resolution LCD color monitor has made a big splash in the new Gates product line. This self-powered screen runs on eight AA batteries, so it won't drain essential power from your camera. The widescreen display measures in at 4.3" / 110mm for easy framing, and better-than-ever critical focus capabilities. Globally compatible, the EM43 comes equipped with an auto-sensing feature for PAL, NTSC and 1080/720 formats. This new product is sure to make underwater shooting more enjoyable while providing an undistorted picture to the videographer, staying true to the actual image being captured by the camera.
Want a brighter, warmer image? Then the new HID250 light system from Green Force is just for you. Each aluminum light head provides 50 watts of power at 3800 degrees K. This yields a much wider range of yellows and reds, and the unit is rated to 500 feet. Colors will be richer and fuller thanks to the new Gates HID250, which comes with a 3-year warranty.
Everyone appreciates a good underwater static shot or time-lapse sequence. An effective tripod can make capturing that hands-free moment a breeze. The new Gates tripod is both versatile and compact, and will stabilize your underwater needs. The articulating legs of the tripod are wide, and extend from seven to eighteen inches in length. Ideal for use on most surfaces ranging from rocky and rough to smooth and sandy, the Gates tripod can even be used for those hard-to-get wall shots by pointing each leg forward. When not in use, the tripod is designed to fold up nicely underneath your housing.
Not unlike the importance of prescription glasses to the human eye, the ports and optics that go in front of the lens on a Gates housing will unleash the full potential for clarity and crispness that HD has to offer. By finding the best match for each specific camera, Gates optics prevent distortion, vignetting and softness, which is essential in the world of HD. Gates has selected several cameras for which to create housings.
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