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Gates Housings, in addition to the housings for the F55 and HF G20 Cameras, have released two exciting Video Accessories today. 

The new EM50 monitor features a 5"(800 x 480 resolution) HDMI display that features focus peaking and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that provides over 10 hours of run-time. 

Gates also announced a Remote Lens Control Kit that allows a topside DP, cameraman, or focus puller to control underwater scenes when used in combination with their SDI surface feed kit.  The kit will integrate with Gates Cinema Camera Housings and several brand-name remotes such as Redrock Micro and Preston. 

The EM50 monitor will be available August 1st for $2550 (preliminary price) and the Remote Lens Control Kit will be available by special order and price is variable based on configuration.  

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Press Releases from Gates:

EM50:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT
Gates Underwater Products GatesHousings.com +1-858-391-0052
Gates Underwater Products announces new EM50 HDMI External Monitor.

Resolution, detail, flexibility and reliability in a compact monitoring package.

Poway, CA – 1 March 2013 – Building on the highly successful EM43 External Monitor, Gates introduces the EM50 model. The EM50 is designed for professional underwater cameramen, with significant improvements that include:

•  5in / 13cm diagonal LCD screen;
•  800x480 resolution;
•  Rechargeable batteries;
•  10+ hours run time;
•  Sealed electronics compartment;
•  Slightly negative buoyancy -- 8oz / 225g;
•  Peaking function (focus assist), directly accessible;
•  Full Menu Access;
•  HDMI compatible.

Of course the EM50 is backed by Gates service and 2 year warranty. Precision machined aluminum, stainless steel hardware and reliable mechanical controls are the Gates hallmark: reliable, durable, dependable. That’s why customers say:
Don’t Take a Chance....Take a Gates!

 EM50 External Monitor Price (Preliminary): $2550

 Availability: 1 August 2013

RLC Kit:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT
Gates Underwater Products GatesHousings.com +1-858-391-0052
Gates Underwater Products releases Remote Lens Control Kit for DEEP EPIC, C300/C500 and F55 Housings
RLC provides surface control of focus, iris and zoom for the discerning DP.

Poway, CA – 1 March 2013 – Gates Underwater Products is pleased to announce a highly requested accessory for its family of digital cinema underwater housings: the Remote Lens Control (RLC) kit.

The RLC is a key component for any production location that requires surface control of focus, iris and zoom. Combined with Gates SDI surface feed kit, the topside DP / cameraman / focus puller retains full monitoring and control of underwater scenes -- a long standing requirement of many cinema productions.

The RLC kit has several key features:

•  Use of popular brand controllers from Redrock Micro, Preston, Heden and others;
•  Integrated and tested with Gates DEEP EPIC, C300/C500 and F55 housings;
•  Can be readily added / removed from the housing for different shooting situations.

The RLC kit is backed by Gates legendary service and 2 year warranty. Reliable, durable, dependable for over 40 years. That’s why customers say:

Don’t Take a Chance....Take a Gates!

 RLC Kit Price (Preliminary): Variable, depending on configuration. Contact Gates.

 Availability: 1 March 2013. Special Order Only.