_F707 housing is rich with features for professional & recreational underwater photographers alike_Gates Underwater Products today announced the new F707 housing specifically designed for the SONY F707 5 megapixel digital still camera. Rich with features found only on higher-end systems, the F707 housing from Gates is designed for both the professional and recreational underwater photographer. Professionals will appreciate the access to all key camera functions on the F707 housing, including manual focus, white balance, auto exposure lock, and complete exposure control in shutter priority, aperture priority and manual modes. For the ''point and shoot'' diver, the F707 can be set for fully automatic operation. Unlike other housings with manual strobe settings, fiber optic slave connections or other mismatched components, the Gates F707 has a matched external strobe. The F707 strobe is directly and actively controlled by the camera and when not in use, will enter a sleep mode to conserve battery life. Videographers will also find the F707 attractive. ''A videographer will discover that the F707 is an easy transition to digital still photography,'' says Elwyn Gates, founder of the company. ''Controls like white balance and auto/manual focus will be familiar, and video lights can be directly transported to the F707 for night and close-up shots.'' Accessories for the F707 include the MultiPort system, allowing dynamic lens changes underwater. A diver can quickly and effortlessly change lenses while submerged and adapt to rapidly changing conditions and opportunities. ABOUT GATES: For over 33 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. For more information on Gates products, visit www.GatesHousings.com.