Varicam Video Housing
Broadcast / Digital Cinema Underwater Imaging
The Gates HPX3700 Housing integrates several key features for the underwater cinematographer: adaptable lens support ranging wide to macro; smooth servo or mechanical zoom; optional 4.3 or 8 inch monitors; adjustable buoyancy/trim and Gates Precision Ports™ for no compromises image quality.
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: AJ-HPX2700 / 3000 / 3700
Key Features
Durable
"Bulletproof" machined aluminum, black type III 'hard' anodize finish and sealed with a nickel-acetate process.
External Monitor
Choose either Gates EM43 or custom case for Panasonic 8” studio monitor – or both.
Complete Control Access
Including white balance, ND/CC filters, focus, iris and assignable functions.
Flexible Lens Support
From primes to macro, the 3700 is designed to accommodate a wide variety of lenses.
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.
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 Handles
Adjust the handles for perfect grip and convenient access to controls.
Seal Check
The Gates Seal Check is included with every Deep Red and assures housing integrity before entering the water.
Specifications
- Controls (All Mechanical)
- Power
- Record/Standby
- User 1 / 2
- White Balance Set
- Manual Iris
- Manual Focus
- ND Filter
- CC Filter
- Dimensions
- 28" L x 11.5" H x 16" W ”
- Add 10"H for Panasonic BT-LH80WU monitor case
- Add 6.5"H for Gates EM43 Monitor
Fully Assembled (w/ handles & 8” dome)
- Construction
- Machined Aluminum, Type III ‘Hard’ Anodize finish.
- Stainless steel hardware.
- Weight in Air
- 75 lbs / 34 kg (complete w/camera)
- Weight in Water
- Fully adjustable with supplied trim weights
- Depth Rating
- 350 feet / 106 meters
- Batteries
- Two Anton Bauer Dionic 90
- Warranty
- 2 Years Renewable
- Included Items
- Gates Seal Check system
- Pelican Case
- Tool & O-Ring Kit
- Camera Items Required
- Panasonic AJ-HPX2700 / 3000 /3700
- Anton Bauer Dionic 90 (2ea)
- Panasonic BT-LH80WU Monitor (Optional)
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. (Glass dome rated to 150 ft/46m)