Gates C300/C500 Underwater Housing for Canon EOS C300 and Canon EOS C500 Cameras

Gates C300/C500 Underwater Housing for Canon EOS C300 and Canon EOS C500 Cameras

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!

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.
• Flexible Lens Support: The C300/C500 is designed to accommodate a wide variety of Canon and PL mount lenses.
• Fully Adjustable Buoyancy and Trim: Add / remove trim weights for ideal balance -- just the way you like it.
• Precision Ports: Clarity, sharpness and no vignetting (cutoff dark corners) to spoil your images.
• Reliable Fingertip Controls: 100% Mechanical -- no sticky buttons, faulty electronics or dead batteries!
• Complete Control of camera functions.
• 2-Year Warranty: Only Gates offers a 2-year renewable warranty on all housings.
• Gemini RAW Recorder: (not included) from Convergent Design is provisioned into the C300/C500 housing for true 4K RAW recording.
• Seal Check: (included) assures housing integrity before entering the water.

Specifications:

• Controls (All Mechanical)
• Power
• Record/Standby
• Zoom
• Focus
• Iris
• Assign 1&2
• Assign 3&4
• ND Filter
• Select/Set
• WB Set/Playback
• Menu
• Cancel
• Function/Backlight
• Dimensions
• Basic Shell (transport size SP80 dome)
• 12.2"L x 8.7" H x 8.6" W
• 31 cm x 22 cm x 21.8 cm
• Fully Assembled (+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
• Construction
• Machined Aluminum, Type III Hard Anodize finish. Stainless steel hardware.
• Weight in Air
• TBD
• Weight in Water
• Slightly negative and adjustable
• Depth Rating
• 450 feet / 137 meters
• Batteries
• Support for Canon largest battery
• Warranty
• 2 Years Renewable

Port Options

• Standard Port SP80: Optical dome is field replaceable. Acrylic and A/R coated glass versions available.
• Flat Port FP80: A simple flat element good for macro work. Element is field replaceable.

Accessories:

• Customizations are routine and welcome at Gates.
• Gemini RAW Recorder: (not included) from Convergent Design is provisioned into the C300/C500 housing for true 4K RAW recording.
• HD-SDI Surface Feed
• Water Alarm
• Tripod Mount
• & More.