Gates Underwater Products has announced their POV CAM. Compatible with the Panasonic AG-UMR20 or AG-MDR25 recorders and AGUCK20GJ or AG-MDC20GJ compact camera heads, the system offers 4K imaging up to 60ft (20m) away from the action. It features an HD-SDI surface feed for remote monitoring and is compatible with a variety of Gates wide angle and flat ports.

The shipping date and pricing for the Gates POV CAM are to be announced.

Press release

POV CAM 4K

Point Of View 4K Remote Imaging

Successor to the highly successful HMR10/HCK10 POV HD Housing, the new Gates POV CAM is a 4K Point Of View system with remarkable UHD imaging from up to 60ft / 20m away. POV CAM is perfectly suited for remote imaging applications where distance and/or small camera size is are important. Like a highly maneuverable pole cam for an up close and personal underwater Polar Bear shot. A tight cenote passage ahead can be inspected before attempting entry. Or how about POV action of a shark feed with the UCK20 camera housing in the frenzy?

POV CAM has countless Natural History, research, military and broadcast applications. What will you do with POV CAM?

The POV CAM system of course includes Gates legendary 2 year warranty and customer support. Reliability, durability, dependability – the Gates hallmark for 50 years.

Compatible models: Panasonic AG-UMR20 or AG-MDR25 Recorder, AGUCK20GJ or AG-MDC20GJ Compact Camera Head.

Key Features

• Highly configurable and glove-fit shell for a myriad of uses that require distance and/or small size.
• Up to 60 ft/20m distance between camera / recorder with protection against jagged edges and shark teeth.
• HD-SDI Surface Feed for topside viewing and recording (optional)
• Full Camera, Menu and Soft Key Control provides underwater access to all functions. Detachable shade, too.
• Clean, Uncomplicated Design is field serviceable. Simplicity = Reliability
• Precision Ports mean clarity and sharpness, critical to 4K underwater imaging.
• Seal Check Lite ensures housing integrity before entering the water. ‘Peace of mind ahead of time.’ (optional)
• Adjustable Grip Handle for perfect grip and convenient access to controls.

Specifications (Preliminary)

• Controls (All Mechanical)
  
  • Power
  • Rec/Stdby
  • Mode
  • Menu
  • Adjust +/ -
  • Set
  • Navigation (Up/Down/Left/Right)
  • User
  • Touch Keys
• Dimensions
  
  • UMR20 TBA
  • UCK20 TBA
• Warranty
  
  • 2 Years renewable
• Construction
  
  • Machined Aluminum w/ Type III ‘hard’ anodize & Nickel Acetate Seal. Stainless steel hardware.
• Weight, Dry
  
  • UMR20: TBA
  • UCK20: TBA
  • In Water: TBA
• Depth Rating
  
  • 250 feet / 75 meters
• Batteries
  
  • Accepts all Panasonic batteries up to AG-VBR118G (11800 mAh)

Port Options

• Wide Angle Port GP32A
  A Gates workhorse. Optical polycarbonate dome is field replaceable. 90° FOV with UCK20.
• Flat Port FP32A or FP32B
  Good for macro work, the Flat Port allows full zoom through and use of diopters.
• Standard Port SP32A
  This 1:1 port is optically corrected for underwater use.

Accessories

1. HD-SDI Surface Feed for topside viewing and recording.
2. Seal Check Lite ensures housing integrity before entering the water. ‘Peace of mind ahead of time.’