C300 MKII

Controls (All Mechanical)

• Manual 3 Axis Lens Control (Focus / Iris / Zoom)
• Power
• Record/Standby
• ND Filter
• Assign 1/2    Assign 3/4
• Select / Set
• White Balance Set / Playback
• Menu
• Cancel
• Function / Backlight

Dimensions: Basic Shell

Transport size.  Housing + SP80 Dome Port

• 13.8" L x 8.7" H x 8.6" W ”
• 35 cm x 22 cm x 21.8 cm

Fully assembled with Starlite monitor, handles, SP80 Dome Port

• 13.8" L x 16" H x 13.1" W ”
• 35 cm x 40 cm x 33.2 cm

Construction

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

Weight in Air

• Transport: 20.3 lbs / 9.2 kg (Housing + SP80 Glass Port)

Weight in Water

• Fully adjustable buoyancy / trim.

Depth Rating

• 300feet / 92meters.

Batteries

• Canon BP-A30 and BP-A60.
• Canon LP-E6 Battery required to use Starlite ST5 External Monitor

Warranty

• 2 Years Renewable.  Gates Warranty Details.

C300 MKII Items Required

(Basic set. See Supported Equipment  for more info)

• Canon EOS-C300 MKII Camera.
• Batteries;
  • Canon BP-A30 and BP-A60.
  • Canon LP-E6 Battery for use with Starlite ST5 External Monitor.
• Media.
• LENS of choice GATES Lens Compatibility Reference
• Transvideo Starlite HD5 or HD5+ LCD

Included  Starlite ST5 External Monitor Housing

(External Monitor housing is included with C300 MKII Housing. Transvideo Starlite HD5 is not included)

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 C300 MKII battery,  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

SU&C Guides

• 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. 

TVL55 External Monitor

The TVL55 External Monitor is a compact, feature-rich external monitor option for Gates broadcast and cinema caliber underwater imaging systems. Designed specifically for the TV Logic VFM-058W field monitor  (not included), the TVL55 is a full 1920x1080 resolution on a 5.5" / 14cm diagonal display.  A variety of focus and exposure tools are available like false color, zoom, peaking, vectorscope and waveform.  Three assignable buttons give quick access to your favorite, most used functions.  Of course the TVL55 is backed by Gates 2 year professional, renewable warranty and legendary customer service.

Key Features

Designed for TV Logic VFM-058W Field Monitor

with access to full menus and assignable controls.

Water Blocked Cable

has a tough polyurethane jacket.  A Gates original design.

Full 1920x1080 Resolution

on a 5.5in / 140mm diagonal display.

Focus and Exposure Tools

Vectorscope, waveform, peaking, false color and zoom.  

2.5 Hour Run Time

from two Canon LP-E6 low profile LiOn batteries.

2-Year Warranty

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

 

Specifications

Compatibility

• TV Logic VFM-058W Field Monitor (not included)

Contols

• Assignable x 3
• Menu / Menu Roller
• Power

Dimensions

• 7.5"W x 6.8"H x 4.3"D
• 19cm W x 17.2cm H x 11cm D

Connections

• Gates HD-SDI Bulkhead Connector

Power

• Two Canon LPO-E6 low profile batteries.
• Run time 2.5 hours.
• Other battery options available by custom order.

Construction

• Machined Aluminum, Type III 'Hard' Anodized finish
• Stainless steel hardware
• Marine grade cable with polyurethane jacket and water block

Weight

• Dry: 4.1lbs / 1.7 kg
• In Water: 1 oz / 28g negative.

Depth Rating

• 450 feet / 137 meters

Warranty

• 2-Years Renewable

TVL55 Video Tour -- Features and Operation

 

Support

Resources

• TVL55 Feature Sheet
• TVL55 Setup, Use and Care Guide

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.  Optical Note: like a SCUBA mask, flat ports yield ~20% loss of field of view (FOV) underwater.

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

SP80-8 Standard (Dome) Port

The SP80-8  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 for Gates Lens Compatibility Matrix 

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 C300 MKII Housing and assures seal integrity before entering the water.

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Starlite ST5 External Monitor Housing

The ultralight, feature-rich ST5 Monitor is designed specifically for the Transvideo Starlite HD5 OLED field monitor.  Other External Monitors like EM43 and TVL55 are optional.

Carry Lanyard

Easy grip, transport and handling.

Travel Case

Travel Case(s) have rollers and retractable handles.

Purosol Port / Glass Cleaner

A mild cleaner for glass and acrylic optics.

Spare Kits

O-rings, tools, hardware.

Port Rings

Support for over 45 PL and DSLR lenses.

HD-SDI / UHD-SDI Surface Feed

Need topside DP monitoring? High speed digital SDI video feed is available.  50 to over 300 feed, the link includes gold contact connectors and certified coaxial cable. 

Tripod Legs

Retract tight to the housing on standby, and extend 18in / 46cm for secure, stable shots.

Tripod Adapter

Use your own underwater tripod with this adapter.  

Light Bar

Secure mounting of lights or other accessories.  Directly accepts several Ultralight Control Systems base mounts.

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.

Monitor Shade Extension

For when bright conditions demand a better monitor view.

Body Cap

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

Lighting

Gates GT14 Lights throw 14,000 Lumens, 5000°K Color Temp and 90 CRI

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Customization

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

Canon Camera

EOS-C300 MKII

Lens Mounts

Canon EF
Canon PL

Batteries

BP-A30(Canon)
BP-A60(Canon)
SWIT 8845 (for use with Starlite ST5 External Monitor)