FGrieger

For Sale is a Gates Video Housing for a High Definition Sony FX1 or Z1U model camera. It includes the Fathom Optical SWP-44 Port. If you're looking at this ad; you likely know what that is....a 110 degree field of view super wide port, with full-zoom through which cost over $ 4K new. This housing plus port cost well over $7500 when purchased new 4 years ago.

For sale here for $ 2250.

I'm putting together a private expedition to dive Bikini Atoll and Kwajalein Atoll from May 4th to May 17, 2013. This is a liveaboard trip limited to 10 divers. Rebreather divers will be welcome and accomodated. I have led 2 previous trips there over the past 10 years. If interested, email me at: Doriadiver11@aol.com.

Toys that will be available for rent will include Dive-Xtras Scooters, Digital Still Cameras, and HD Underwater video cameras.

For Sale:

A very lightly used Gates Underwater Video housing for either the Sony Z1U, or FX1 HD camera, and Fathom Superwide Port. The Z1U Camera (not included) is switchable between either NTSC or PAL format; so it is suited ideally for the International market.

Included with the housing: for sale is a Fathom Imaging SWP44 Super Wide Angle Port. The glass is perfect with no marks, scratches, chips, or other blemishes. The aluminum sunshade is scratched a bit, but the optics is perfect.  Also included is an external color monitor

NOTE:  (the included Gates monitor did not come originally with this particular housing; so the housing will need the wet-connector for the monitor to be installed.  There is already a plug-port machined in the housing for that purpose, and the wet-connector can be purchased directly from Gates for less than $150, or Gates can install it if you ship the housing back to them).

Housing plus Port sold new for over $11K.  The color monitor cost over $1000.

Complete Housing, Superwide Port, and Monitor For sale here for $3,500.

Email me at: Doriadiver11@aol.com

For Sale:  My slot on the May 4 to May 17, 2013  expedition to Kwajalein and Bikini Atoll.  I paid $ 6400 to reserve my slot on this trip; but now I cannot go for personal reasons; so I'm selling my slot.   Asking $5900 or best offer.  This is a liveaboard trip aboard "The Indies Trader".

This is a serious wreck-diver's trip; and will accomodate both open circuit or rebreather divers.  The perfect photo safari for the wreck afficianado.

Email me for details:  FGrieger@aol.com

For Sale; is for a Gates - Fathom Imaging SWP44C Super Wide Angle Port.  If you are looking at this, you already know what it is.  This port is made explicitly for the following Gates Housings:  Sony EX1;  Sony EX1R;  and Panasonic HVX200A  High Definition Broadcast Underwater Video Systems.  This Port was never used, and has never been underwater.  I bought it from Gates at a discount because it has a slight ding / blemish to the sun-shade.  The blemish is so small it doesn't seem to appear in the pictures, but it is obvious to the naked eye. In any case, the ding does not effect the optical quality of this incredible lens.  This lens sells new retail for $5300.  I bought this intending to buy an EX1R system; but my plans have changed; so this is now for sale here. It is sold as-is, as-described, and as-pictured.  Asking Price does not include shipping/insurance.

Asking Price:  $3750

Email with questions or to purchase:  Doriadiver11@aol.com

Manufacturer's Description follows:

The Gates SWp44c Fathom Imaging Wide Angle Port is designed for use with the Gates EX1, EX1R and HVX 200a underwater Housings. Made of 9 elements of glass, with corner to corner sharpness, the Gates SWP44c allows full zoom through capability and up to 120 degrees Field of View.

Gates Super Wide Ports are exceptional designs because they provide both super wide field of view (up to 120 degrees) and full zoom through capability for ~1.5in / 38mm macro. A single Hi Performance port now supports a vast range of shooting situations with no loss of clarity or sharpness through the entire camera zoom range. A member of the Gates family of premium ports, these underwater optics are analyzed and tested for compatibility with HD cameras to ensure no degradation of image quality.

To achieve this performance first requires a design by Fathom Imaging that includes several (up to 6) optical-grade glass elements. They are protected with an anti-reflective (AR) coating, then nitrogen purged / vacuum sealed into an aluminum shell. While the front dome element has a hard AR coating and protected by a shade, it is not field replaceable. Care must be exercised to avoid contact with sharp objects (like coral).

Super Wide Ports are a must when this type of flexibility is required with no loss of optical quality. Working professionals and experienced videographers are most likely to utilize the full potential of these ports.

9 Glass Element construction
120 Degree FOV
Full Zoom Through Capability
Distortion Free- Edge to Edge Corner sharpness
Reflection Free
Vignetting Free
Anti-reflective coating
Nitrogen Purged/vacuum sealed optics
Retail Price:  $5299