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The new Gates Flex 4K housing, specifically designed for the Vision Research Phantom Flex 4K camera, provides underwater imaging at 4K resolution and a groundbreaking 960fps, making fast-action sequences like predation and feeding a super slow-motion delight.

The housing includes a raft of integrated features, including full camera menu access, remote run/stop, adjustable handles, adjustable buoyancy and trim, and pro controls such as manual focus, iris and white balance.

The Flex 4K housing also comes standard with Gates’ TVL55 External Monitor housing (also sold separately) for the TV Logic VFM-058W field monitor, which offers full 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution on a 5.5-inch screen and false color, vectorscope and waveform exposure tools.

See the press releases below for more info on the camera housing and external monitor housing.
 

PRESS RELEASES

Gates Underwater Products Announces Flex 4K Housing
High speed 4K underwater imaging is new to the Gates family of “bulletproof” digital cinema housings

Designed specifically for the Phantom Flex 4K camera, Gates announces the Flex 4K underwater housing, providing unprecedented 4K resolution at 960fps super slow motion underwater imaging capability.

Developed in close collaboration with Vision Research Inc—the recognized world leader in high speed imaging technology—the Flex 4K housing includes several integrated features:

• A wide variety of resolutions and frame rates for super slow motion imaging
• Remote trigger and run/stop
• Complete camera control/menu access
• Surface PC monitoring and control via ethernet

“The Gates housing for the Phantom Flex 4K camera opens up new high speed imaging frontiers.” says Toni Lucatorto, Cinema Product Manager at Vision Research. “We look forward seeing fast underwater action revealed in slow motion.”

The Flex 4K housing is a Gates through and through: simple, reliable fingertip controls; Precision Ports; durable machined aluminum shell, stainless steel hardware; “bulletproof” reliability—all backed by Gates’ legendary service and 2-year renewable warranty.  Durable, reliable, dependable—the hallmark of Gates since 1969. 

• Flex 4K Housing price: To be announced
• Supported camera models: Vision Research Phantom Flex 4K
• Availability: June 2014

Gates Underwater Products Announces New TVL55 External Monitor Housing
Full HD Resolution and numerous focus/exposure tools in a compact color monitoring kit

Gates announces the latest addition to a portfolio of external monitor housings, the TVL55. Designed as a form-fit for the TV Logic VFM-058W field monitor, the TVL55 is a feature-rich combination designed for the discriminating underwater professionals:

• 5.5 in/14cm diagonal LCD screen
• Full 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution
• False color, vectorscope and waveform exposure tools
• Peaking and magnify focus tools
• Three assignable buttons for frequently used functions
• HD-SDI input connection
• Full menu access
• Uses Canon LP-E6 low-profile rechargeable batteries

The TV Logic VFM-058W monitor is a quick install to the TVL55, making it topside-ready in seconds. The VFM-058W has a host of additional professional features for both topside and underwater monitoring.

The TVL55 is of course backed by Gates professional, renewable 2-year warranty and legendary customer service. Precision machined aluminum, stainless steel hardware and reliable mechanical controls are the Gates hallmark: reliable, durable, dependable.

• TVL55 External Monitor price: To be announced
• Supported monitor model: TV Logic VFM-058W
• Availability: June 2014

About Gates

Since 1969, Gates Underwater Products has produced the world’s most reliable underwater imaging systems. Using “bulletproof” machined aluminum, 100% mechanical controls, time-proven design methods, and state-of-the-art manufacturing, Gates housings are built to satisfy the most demanding applications.  Commercial divers, imaging professionals, marine researchers, salvage operators and military personnel all turn to Gates for the same reason: our "bulletproof" housings produce results 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. That's why they say: Don’t take a Chance… Take a Gates! Visit www.gateshousings.com.

About Vision Research

Vision Research is a leading manufacturer of high-speed digital imaging systems that are indispensible across a wide variety of applications, including defense, automotive, engineering, science, medical research, industrial manufacturing, packaging, sports broadcast, TV production and digital cinematography. The Wayne, N.J.-based company designs and manufactures the most comprehensive range of digital high-speed cameras available today, all of which deliver unsurpassed light-sensitivity, image resolution, acquisition speed and image quality. For additional information regarding Vision Research, please visit www.visionresearch.com.

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