C300/C500 Digital Cinema Housing
Compact Digital Cinema Underwater Imaging
Specifically designed for the Canon EOS C300 and C500 cameras, the Gates C300/C500 housing is the latest in underwater imaging for TV and big screen productions. The C300/C500 shares many features with its cinema cousins including full camera and lens control, support for a wide variety of Canon and PL mount lenses and Gates Precision ports for no-compromises image quality. Gates ‘bulletproof’ durability is naturally inherent in the C300/C500 for ‘got the shot’ confidence.
Reaching the far corners of the globe, Gates housings are tasked with high profile broadcast and cinema productions. Professionals know that
failure is not an option, so they never take a chance…. they take a Gates!
Compatible cameras: Canon EOS C300 and C500 Cameras
Key Features
Durable
"Bulletproof" machined aluminum, black type III 'hard' anodize finish and sealed with a nickel-acetate process.
EM43 External Monitor
(optional) for a big view of framing and focus.
Complete Control
of all camera functions.
Flexible Lens Support
The C300/C500 is designed to accommodate a wide variety of Canon and PL mount lenses.
GATES Lens Compatibility Reference
Gemini RAW Recorder
(not included) from Convergent Design is provisioned into the C300/C500 housings for true 4K RAW recording.
Reliable Fingertip Controls
are 100% Mechanical -- no sticky buttons, faulty electronics or dead batteries.
Precision Ports™
Quality optics means clarity, sharpness and NO vignetting (cutoff dark corners) to spoil your images.
2-Year Warranty
Only Gates offers a 2-year, renewable warranty on all housings.
Adjustable Buoyancy and Trim
Add or remove trim weights for ideal balance -- just the way you like it.
Seal Check
The Gates Seal Check is included with every Deep Red and assures housing integrity before entering the water.
Specifications (Preliminary)
- Controls (All Mechanical)
- Power
- Zoom
- Focus
- Iris
- Record / Standby
- Assign 1/2
- Dimensions
- 12.2" L x 8.7" H x 8.6" W ”
- 31 cm x 22 cm x 21.8 cm Fully Assembled (w/monitor, handles & 8” dome, PE286)
- 12.2" L x 8.7" H x 13.1" W ”
- 31 cm x 22 cm x 33.2 cm
Basic Shell (transport size with 8" dome / PE286)
- Construction
- Machined Aluminum, Type III ‘Hard’ Anodize finish.
- Stainless steel hardware.
- Weight in Air
- 43 lbs / 19.5 kg (complete w/camera)
- Weight in Water
- Slightly negative and adjustable
- Depth Rating
- 450 feet / 137 meters
- Batteries
- Accommodates BP-955 and BP-975
- Warranty
- 2 Years Renewable
- Included Items
- Gates Seal Check system
- Pelican Case
- Tool & O-Ring Kit
Compatible Ports
FP80 Flat Port
A simple flat element good for macro work with diopters. Element is field replaceable.
SP80 Standard Port
Optical acrylic dome is field replaceable. Anit-Reflective glass dome is available also.