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Pamela Mertz
Gates Underwater Products, Inc
5111 Santa Fe Street Suite H
San Diego, CA 92109 USA
Phone: 858.272.2501
Email: PamelaM@GatesHousings.com
www.GatesHousings.com

Gates announces new GL2 / XM2 / XV2 housing for Canon cameras.

An attractive addition to the Gates line of professional underwater video systems.

San Diego, CA - July 9th, 2004 - Gates Underwater Products, the global leader in reliable underwater housings, is pleased to announce the availability of a new housing for the Canon GL2 / XM2 / XV2 cameras. Compatible with Fathom Imaging ports, the GL2 / XM2 / XV2 housing is another fine member of the Gates family of professional-grade underwater video systems providing fine creative control of marine images.

The GL2 / XM2 / XV2 includes many Gates hallmark traits, including reliable fingertip mechanical controls, durable ‘bulletproof’ machined aluminum, depth rating to 450 feet / 137 meters, and 2-year renewable warranty - the best in the industry. Users will enjoy access to key camera functions on the Canon cameras including zoom, auto / manual focus, white balance and iris.

"The GL2 / XM2 / XV2 is the latest addition to the Gates line of professional underwater imaging systems," comments Pamela Mertz, Gates Director of Sales, "and includes some new innovative controls to interface with the Canon cameras. We are pleased to be a strong supporter of Canon video systems."

The GL2 / XM2 / XV2 optionally includes HID PRO lighting by NiteRider and Gates 2.5" external color monitor. For further information on Gates products, visit www.GatesHousings.com.

About Gates: For over 34 years Gates Underwater Products has produced 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 recreational divers, imaging professionals, marine researchers, salvage operators and military personnel.