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Underwater with Canon 15.5-47 Cinema Zoom

Gates Recommended Lenses for Flat and Dome Ports includes one of our favorites:  Canon 15.5-47 Cinema Zoom.   Why?  Several reasons: Close focus.  At under 11" (from front of lens), the 15.5-47 will work with Gates 8 in / 203mm and 10 in / 254mm glass dome ports.   Par focal.  This means the entire zoom range…
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PRO ACTION – RAPTOR Upgrade

Pro Action - RAPTOR Upgrade Here we go again.  Protecting your ROI.   Pro Action --> Pro Action-RAPTOR compatible with DSMC3 and previous RED DSMC and DSMC2 cameras.  Your success is our success.         [hr] Benefits: The PA-R upgrade preserves your investment.  No need to purchase a new housing. Once upgraded, PA-R remains…
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DEEP RAPTOR Upgrade

DEEP RAPTOR Upgrade Once again, Gates is protecting your ROI. This is the third upgrade path from the original DEEP EPIC housing to DEEP DRAGON to DEEP WEAPON and now to DEEP RAPTOR (DR).  Once upgraded DR is compatible with previous RED cameras.  Your success is our success.       [hr] Benefits: The DR…
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Gates Deep Komodo: Sea Trials

Gates Deep Komodo Underwater Housing Reflecting after the first sea trials of the Gates Deep Komodo Underwater Housing.   The dive boat 'Asante' speeds across the San Pedro Channel towards Catalina Island. Onboard, 8 divers that come from all walks of life. Some professional underwater cinematographers, a lead engineer from RED Digital Cinema, the President…
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