Gates Underwater Products has released details of their forthcoming TVL55 housing for the TV Logic VFM-058W field monitor. The monitor gives numerous pro options including false color, vectorscope and waveform exposure monitoring as well as peaking and magnify focus tools. The housing form-fits the monitor and is constructed of aluminum and stainless steel.

The TVL55 monitor housing will be available from 1 June and its price is to be announced.

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Press release

Gates Underwater Products announces new TVL55 External Monitor housing.

Full HD Resolution and numerous focus / exposure tools in a compact color monitoring kit.

Poway, CA – 8 April 2014 – Gates today announces the latest addition to a portfolio of external monitor housings, the TVL55. Designed as a form-fit for the TV Logic VFM-058W field monitor, the TVL55 is a feature-rich combination designed for the discriminating underwater professionals:

• 5.5 in / 14cm diagonal LCD screen;
• Full 1920 x 1080 resolution;
• False color, vectorscope and waveform exposure tools;
• Peaking and magnify focus tools;
• Three assignable buttons for frequently used functions;
• HD-SDI input connection;
• Full Menu Access; and
• Use of Canon LP-E6 low profile rechargeable batteries.

The TV Logic VFM-058W monitor is a quick install to the TVL55, making it topside-ready in seconds. The VFM-058W has a host of additional rofessional features for both topside and underwater monitoring.

The TVL55 is of course backed by Gates professional, renewable 2 year warranty and legendary customer service. Precision machined aluminum, stainless steel hardware and reliable mechanical controls are the Gates hallmark: reliable, durable, dependable.

• EM50 External Monitor Price: To be announced
• Availability: 1 June 2014.

About Gates:

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