Gates Underwater Products has announced the March 2015 release of their GT14 Underwater Imaging Light. It features an out put of 14,000 lumen, powered by changeable, rechargeable batteries with a burn time of 30 minutes at full power. The lights have a 90° underwater output and are equipped with a visual gauge of remaining battery power.

Prices are to be announced.

Press release

Gates Underwater Products introduces the GT14 Underwater Imaging Light

Robust, feature-rich and powerful 14,000 lumen cinema-grade LED underwater light.

Poway, CA – 19 November 2014 – Gates Underwater Products – home of the world’s most reliable housings – releases details of the new GT14 underwater imaging light. A truly professional-grade kit, the GT14 will satisfy a broad range of demanding applications from recreational / commercial diving to natural history, broadcast and cinema productions.

Key features of the GT14 include:

• 14,000 lumens output, 5600K color temperature and 90 CRI (Color Rendering Index), providing a balanced daylight spectrum.
• Uniform 90° Effective Beam Angle with pleasant edge falloff covers the widest shots.
• Quick change batteries for zero downtime. 3 hour full charge time.
• 7 power levels. 30 minutes at full power, >10 hours at low power “Scouting” mode.
• Innovative LED cooling technology means higher light output efficiencies and longer run times.
• Seal Check fitting (optional) to verify integrity before entering the water.
• Multiple safety features including physical lockout, safety timer lockout and thermal overload shutdown.
• Mirrored Light Output and Fuel Gage indicators provide at-a-glance reading from either side of the light.
• Aluminum and stainless steel construction.
• Filter mount (optional) for custom color, diffusion or effect.

“The GT14’s are by far the most powerful light for their size. Four of these lights can replace the tethered, surface supplied setup on my Gates DEEP ATOM 3D rig. They are wide, even and great color, too. Practical, functional, “bulletproof” – I would expect nothing less from Gates.” (Bob Cranston. Professional underwater cameraman for IMAX, feature film and broadcast productions)

The GT14 is backed by Gates legendary service, support and warranty. Reliable, durable, dependable since 1969. That’s why customers say: Don’t Take a Chance….Take a Gates!

• GT14 Price: To Be Announced
• Availability: March 2015

About Gates:

Since 1969, Gates Underwater Products has produced is the world’s most reliable underwater housings. 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!