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Gates AX700/Z90 Underwater Housing for Sony AX700, HXR-NX80 and PXW-Z90 Video Cameras

  • Small, travel-friendly
  • Internal Color Correction Flip Filter
  • Direct access to all key controls
  • Large window
  • All camera battery sizes
  • Precision zoom-through Wide Angle GP34A Port Option

SKU: # gt-0155-10-501

Custom Options


Add a Port

This housing does not include a lens port. Select one of the 34A ports below to take the AX700 Gates housing underwater.


Add a Vacuum System

Make sure your camera system is water tight before you get into the water.


Add an External Monitor for Z90 Camera

If you are running the Sony Z90 camera, you can add the TV Logic External Monitor to your system. Monitor NOT included.


Price as Configured


Overview / Product Description


Gates AX700 / Z90 Underwater Housing for Sony AX700, HXR-NX80 and PXW-Z90 Video Cameras



  • Small, travel-friendly size, fitting into a backpack or carry-on case with space to spare
  • Precision zoom-through Wide Angle GP34A Port is matched to the built-in AX700 / Z90 12X zoom lens for both wide and macro imaging
  • Internal Color Correction Flip Filter assists with underwater color challenges
  • Direct access to all key controls including A/M Focus, Exposure (Iris / Gain / Shutter), Variable Rate Zoom, Record and ND Filter
  • Large window for the camera LCD, your big underwater viewfinder
  • All camera battery sizes are accommodated for hours or run time
  • A variety of accessories such as carry handle, tripod, and more
  • SAGA diopter accessory for flip-in super macro imaging


Unlike the AX100 however, the AX700 / Z90 Housing is designed for three new Sony cameras: FDR-AX700, HXR-NX80, and PXW-Z90 models. Support for all three brings professional caliber features to the AX700 / Z90 not found in DSLR or mirrorless systems.



  • Several assignable buttons for functions like peaking, mode and exposure shift
  • Popular one-touch white balance via assignables.
  • Fast Hybrid Auto Focus with Sony phase and contrast detection technologies
  • Multiple Auto Focus areas and modes including lock-on focus and auto subject tracking
  • 3G-SDI Surface Feed for topside viewing by the DP / AC or resort guests


The Gates AX700 / Z90 bridges a wide range of customers like the marine researcher, dive resort pro, broadcast TV, military, recreational traveler, and natural history professional. Amateur to expert, the AX700 / Z90 is a proper video platform for those serious about motion imaging.

Of course the AX700 / Z90 system is backed by Gates legendary service, 2 year renewable warranty and factory direct support. Durable, reliable, dependable – the hallmark of Gates since 1969.