ALEXA

Controls (All Mechanical)

• Power On/Off
• Record / Standby
• Soft Keys x 6
• User Key x 3
• Home
• Back
• Menu
• Select / Set Roller
• User
• Play
• Lock
• Grab
• TC
• WRS
• Direct lens coupled (manual) Iris
• Direct lens coupled (manual) Focus
• Direct lens coupled (manual) Zoom

Dimensions: Basic Shell

Transport size with 8" dome, PE286

• 21″ L x 11.5″ H x 11.9″ W (16.5” w/Handles)
• 54 cm x 29.2 cm x 30.2 cm (41.9 cm)

Construction

• Machined Aluminum, Type III Hard Anodized finish.
• Stainless steel hardware.

Weight in Air

• 27 lbs / 12 kg (Housing only, transport)

Weight in Water

• Fully adjustable buoyancy / trim

Depth Rating

• 200 feet / 61 meters.

Batteries

• V-Lock type.  Contact Gates for non-standard battery size compatibility.

Warranty

• 2 Years Renewable.  Gates Warranty Details.

Included Items

• Underwater Monitor Housing (LCD not included)
• Gates Seal Check system
• Pelican Case
• Tool & O-Ring Kit

Equipment Required

(Basic set. See Supported Equipment  for more info)

• Camera:
  • ALEXA XT model:   Arri Alexa EV (classic) and Alexa XT
  • ALEXA XT+ model: Arri Alexa XT+
• Memory Card / Drive
• LCD for Underwater Monitor Housing (click for options)
• V-Lock type battery
• PL LENS of choice.  GATES Lens Compatibility Reference

NVS Underwater Monitor Housing

1000 nits bright LCD.  4K/60P recording in ProRes RAW.   Extensive focus / exposure tools.  All in a compact, neutrally buoyant package. That's the Gates NVS External Monitor Housing. 

Designed specifically for the Atomos NINJA V, SHINOBI and SHINOBI SDI, Gates NVS Underwater Monitor Housing accommodates all three with field-configurable changes.   Touch screen buttons are readily accessible below the shaded 5" display, and the mounting base will tilt / swivel to any position for the perfect viewing angle.  Battery powered or driven by the camera v-lock (SHINOBI SDI only),  NVS preserves a streamlined, low profile to the housing for minimal water resistance. 

Of course, Gates NVS Underwater Monitor Housing comes with 'bulletproof' construction,  a 2 year renewable warranty‘ and legendary Gates customer support.   Reliable, durable, dependable – the Gates hallmark for over 50 years.

Key Features

Compact Size, Widescreen Display

5" / 125 mm widescreen display is a bright 1000 nits.

ATOMOS NINJA V, SHINOBI and SHINOBI SDI LCD's

are all supported via field-configurable changes.  Contact us for details. 

Touch screen controls

are easibly accessible below the shaded LCD.  

2-Year Warranty

Only Gates offers a professional 2-year renewable warranty on all housings. 

Gates warranty details

Tilt / Swivel base mount

adjust NVS for the perfect viewing angle.  A true professional touch. 

No 'Turtling'

Neutrally buoyant design means no fighting a rig that wants to flip over. 

Specifications

Display

• ATOMOS NINJA V (+Master Caddy), SHINOBI and SHINOBI SDI LCD's
• Widescreen 5 .0 inch / 125 mm color LCD
• 1920x1080 resolution

Controls

• Power
• Touch Screen x12

Dimensions

• NVS Dimensional Drawing

Input Formats

• HDMI (NINJA V, SHINOBI) and HD-SDI (SHINOBI SDI)
• View all LCD specifications at ATOMOS.com

Material

• Machined Aluminum, Type III 'Hard' Anodized finish
• Stainless steel hardware

Weight

• Dry: 3.7lbs / 1.7 kg   4.8lbs / 2.2kg with LCD & Battery
• In Water:  Slightly positive to slightly negative (battery dependent)

Depth Rating

• 200 feet / 61 meters

Warranty

• 2-Years Renewable

Cable / Connections

• Marine-grade multi conductor cable
• Gates Pass Through connectors

Power / Run Time

• Variable.  Consult ATOMOS specifications for details.

NVS Compatibility & Replacement Cables

Mini/ Mini LF / ALEXA / FLEX4K Housings

• LCD:  ATOMOS SHINOBI SDI
• Power Source(s)
  • LCD battery (Sony NP-F970) or
  • Camera / Camera battery via D-Tap
• Gates NVS External Monitor SDI Cable:  specify 5000-94-186 BCP ASSY, SDI+PWR SML PENTR NVS MON
  Standard cable length (Housing to Monitor): 24-28 in / 61-71 cm.  Custom length available. 

Mini/ Mini LF / ALEXA / FLEX4K Housings

• LCD: ATOMOS SHINOBI SDI
• Power Source
  • LCD battery (Sony NP-F970)
• Gates NVS External Monitor SDI Cable:  specify 5000-94-190 BCP ASSY, SDI SML PENTR NVS MON
  Standard cable length (Housing to Monitor): 16-18 in / 41-46 cm.  Custom length available. 

Z90 Housing (for Sony PXW-Z90 Camera)

• LCD: ATOMOS SHINOBI SDI
• Power Source
  • LCD battery (Sony NP-F970)
• Gates NVS External Monitor SDI Cable:  specify 5000-94-219 BCP ASSY, SDI BLKHD ADPTR NVS MON
  Standard cable length (Housing to Monitor): 25-28 in / 63-71 cm.  Custom length available. 

DEEP WEAPON Housing

• LCD: ATOMOS SHINOBI SDI
• Power Source(s)
  • LCD battery (Sony NP-F970) or
  • Camera / Camera battery via D-Tap
• Gates NVS External Monitor SDI Cable:  specify 5000-94—218   BCP ASSY, SDI+PWR LG PNTR NVS MON
  Standard cable length (Housing to Monitor): 25-28 in / 63-71 cm.  Custom length available. 

AX700 / Z90 Housing (for Sony FDR-AX700 or PXW-Z90 Camera)

• LCD:  ATOMOS NINJA V or SHINOBI
• Power Source
  • LCD battery (Sony NP-F970)
• Gates NVS External Monitor HDMI Cable:  specify  5000-94-182 BCP ASSY, HDMI BLKHD ADPTR NVS MON
  Standard cable length (Housing to Monitor): 30-36 in / 76-91 cm.  Custom length available. 

Support

Resources

• NVS Setup, Use and Care Guide
  NVS Dimensional Drawing

Starlite ST5 External Monitor Housing

The Gates Starlite ST5  is specifically designed for the Transvideo Starlite SDI monitor / recorder (not included), a compact, smartphone-size 5.0” / 125mm color LCD.   Accessible on the Starlite LCD via the ST5 housing are 'Smart Corners' with direct access to a variety of functions including histogram, vectorscope, waveform and peaking.  The Startlite ST5 is a swivel-base mounted External Monitor for viewing, framing and focus at any angle --  even in bright sunlight.  The ST5 is powered by connection to the ALEXA Mini camera, eliminating extra batteries and size.

Of course, the Starlite ST5 External Monitor housing comes with Gates 2 year renewable warranty and ‘bulletproof’ construction.   Reliable, durable, dependable – the Gates hallmark since 1969.

Key Features

Compact Size, Widescreen Display

5" / 125 mm widescreen display.

SDI Interface

is robust and reliable.  

Assignable Button Control

Corner controls on the touch screen provide user-assignable functions.

2-Year Warranty

Only Gates offers a professional 2-year renewable warranty on all housings.  

External Power

The ST5 draws power from the camera for a more compact size and no additional batteries needed.  

Specifications

Display

• Transvideo Starlite HD5 or HD5+ (not included)
• Widescreen 5 .0 inch / 125 mm color LCD
• 1280 x 720 resolution

Controls

• Power
• Assignable x4

Dimensions

• 6.6" W x 5.5" D x 4.1" H (including shade & swivel mount)
• 16.7cm W x 14cm D x 10.4cm H

Input Formats

• HD-SDI / 3G-SDI
• Frame rates: 24P, 25p, 30p, 50i, 60i

Material

• Machined Aluminum, Type III 'Hard' Anodized finish
• Stainless steel hardware

Weight

• Dry: 3.75 lbs / 1.60 kg (w/batteries)
• In Water: 6 oz / 170g negative

Depth Rating

• 250 feet / 76 meters

Warranty

• 2-Years Renewable

Cable / Connections

• Marine-grade multi conductor cable
• Gates Pass Through bulkhead connector

Power / Run Time

• N/A -- power is received from camera

Support

Resources

• Starlite ST5 Setup, Use and Care Guide
• Starelite ST5 Feature Sheet

Replacement Cables

• 5000-94-080 CABLE ASSY, STARLITE, HDSDI-PWR (For all compatible housings except DEEP WEAPON / DEEP DRAGON)
• Standard Cable Length 31 in / 79 cm.  Custom length available. 

FP80 Flat Port

Due to its larger front element, the FP80 supports a variety of medium to macro lenses – including external zooms. A simple, versatile port option.  Both Acrylic (Perspex) and Glass versions available.  

Key Features

Versatile

The FP80 supports a wide range of lenses for medium to macro imaging. 

AR Coated Glass

BK7 glass element with Anti Reflective (AR) coating is optional.

Shade

Shade choices include W075 (standard) and Macro (optional)

Field Replaceable

The FP80 element is user-changeable in the field.

Specifications

Material

• Optical grade Acrylic / Perspex (standard)
• Anti-reflective (AR) coated BK7 glass (optional)

Element Diameter / Clear Aperture:

• 7.4in / 189mm

Shades

• W075 (standard)
• Macro (optional)

Depth Rating

• 450ft / 137m

Optical Notes

• Flat ports reduce Field of View (FOV) 20% underwater.

SP80 Dome Port

The SP80 preserves field of view (FOV) underwater, and is ideally suited for wide to fisheye imaging.  Medium to macro, too, when paired with a macro zoom lens.  Anti-Reflective (AR) coated glass or optical grade Acrylic (Perspex) versions, the latter field serviceable / replaceable.

Key Features

Versatile

For medium to wide and fisheye imaging, the SP80 supports a wide variety of lenses

AR Coated Glass

The SP80 is available with either Acrylic / Perspex dome or BK7 Anti-Reflective (AR) coated glass domes. 

Field Serviceable

Field Serviceable and replaceable dome (acrylic / Perspex only)

Specifications

Material Options

• Acrylic / Perspex
• Anti-Reflective (AR) coated BK7 glass

Element Diameter / Clear Aperture

• 7.5in / 190mm

Dome Spherical Diameter

• 8in / 203mm

Depth Rating

• 450ft / 137m

SP80-10 Dome Port

The SP80-10 is a 10in / 254mm spherical dome port that, like it's smaller SP80-8 sibling preserves field of view (FOV) underwater for wide to fisheye imaging.  The SP80-10 however, exhibits superior compatibility with rectilinear lenses, mitigating the soft corners classically found with dome ports in general.  This particularly beneficial with certain cinema PL mount glass like Arri Master Primes and Ultra Primes.

The SP80-10 is available in Anti-Reflective (AR) coated glass only.

Key Features

Superior Rectilinear Compatibility

For medium to wide and fisheye imaging, the SP80-10 excels at rectilniear imaging, particularly with PL mount cinema lenses.

AR Coated Glass

The SP80-10 is made of optically pure BK7 Anti-Reflective (AR) coated glass domes. 

Versatile

The SP80-10 is compatible with hundreds of lenses.  Click the link above to Gate Lens Compatibility Reference.

Specifications

Material Options

• Anti-Reflective (AR) coated BK7 glass

Element Diameter / Clear Aperture

• 7.5in / 190mm

Dome Spherical Diameter

• 10in / 254mm

Depth Rating

• 450ft / 137m

Custom Port

Gates Precision Ports extend to custom designs for specific applications like underwater UV imaging or Corrective Optics (CO) that adapt a specific lens for underwater imaging, and eliminating distortions / aberrations.  Contact Gates to discuss your particular application.

Seal Check II

The Gates Seal Check II is included with every DEEP DRAGON and assures housing integrity before entering the water.

Learn more....

Underwater Monitor Housing

A Gates Underwater Monitor Housing is included with the MINI LF Housing.  Click here for options. 

Carry Handle

Easy grip, transport and handling.

Spare Kits

O-rings, tools, hardware

Travel Case

Travel Case(s) have rollers and retractable handles.

Port Extenders

Supports a variety of PL mount lenses.

Surface SDI / Ethernet / Lens Control

Need topside DP monitoring? Focus pulling?  Camera control?  All are available options with ALEXA Housing.

SPR's Stackable Port Rings

Adjust to any lens for optimal port positioning.  SPR80 and SPR110 sizes optional.

Water Alarm

An extra measure beyond [infopopup:seal-check], the Gates Water Alarm provides both visible and audible warnings.  The siren is coupled directly to the housing shell and resonates directly to the water, rendering it unmistakable to a diver.

Tripod Adapter

Use your own underwater tripod with this adapter.  

Underwater Titan Tube (UT2)

Body Cap

Need added protection for travel or harsh setup environments? This body cap bayonets into place just like SPR's and Ports.

Knob Extensions

Finer control of focus and iris, especially with gloves.

Customization

Special modifications are routine. You really can have it ‘just the way you like’.

Arri Cameras

ALEXA XT Housing:  Arri Alexa EV & Alexa XT
ALEXA XT PLUS Housing: Arri Alexa XT Plus, SXT Plus, LF (Large Format)

Batteries

V-Lock type.  Wide variety of manufacturers / capacities supported.
Contact Gates for other V-Lock compatibility

Displays

TV LOGIC VFM-058W (optional, in TVL55 External Monitor)