3DA1 Video Housing

3D High Definition Imaging
New to the Gates family of ‘bulletproof’ housings is the 3DA1, specifically designed for the Panasonic AG-3DA1 3D camera.Professional features include access to all controls including White Balance and Convergence, nano3D support, HD-SDI surface feed, and adjustable trim weights for perfect buoyancy / trim. And the 3DA1 is classic Gates heritage: durable machined aluminum, 100% reliable mechanical controls and 2 year renewable warranty.
Reaching the far corners of the globe, Gates housings are tasked with critical projects extending from marine research and military to television and cinema productions. Experts know that failure is not an option, so they never take a chance…. they take a Gates!
Compatible cameras: Panasonic AG-3DA1
Key Features
Durable
"Bulletproof" machined aluminum, black type III 'hard' anodize finish and sealed with a nickel-acetate process.
External Monitor
With the EM43 hi-res color monitor, HD framing and focus are easy. (Optional)
Professional Controls
Controls such as manual focus, iris and white balance are standard.
Adjustable Buoyancy and Trim
Add or remove trim weights for ideal balance -- just the way you like it.
Reliable Controls
Fingertip controls are 100% Mechanical -- no sticky buttons, faulty electronics or dead batteries.
Seal Check
Seal Check is included with every 3DA1 and assures housing integrity before entering the water.
2-Year Warranty
Only Gates offers a 2-year, renewable warranty on all housings.
Nano 3D Support
Hardware and cable accessory available to mount nanoFlash inside of housing
Specifications
- Controls(All Mechanical)
- Power On/Off
- Record / Standby
- Iris / Convergence
- Iris / Conv Dial
- Auto Focus / Infinity
- Internal Flip Color Correction Filter
- User 1/2/3D Guide
- Aoom
- Focus Bar-
- WB Set
- WB Presets
- Manual Focus
- Dimensions
- 23" L x 11.5" H x 10.5" W (16" w/handles)
- 58 cm L x 30 cm H x 27 cm W (40 cm w/handles)
- Construction
- Machined Aluminum, Type III ‘Hard’ Anodize finish.
- Stainless steel hardware.
- Weight
- Dry: 25lbs / 11.3kg (without camera)
- In Water: Slightly negative and adjustable
- Depth Rating
- 450 feet / 137 meters
- Batteries
- Accepts Panasonic Battery sizes
- Warranty
- 2 Years Renewable
Compatible Ports
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