DEEP KOMODO

Results.  Reliability.  DEEP KOMODO.

DEEP KOMODO is everything you expect from GATES:   Simple, reliable, “bulletproof”.   2 year warranty, legendary global support.  Seal Check peace of mind.   Gates plug-and-play Precision Port and Stackable Port Ring strategy. 

And yet, barriers are broken with DEEP KOMODO.  At 25 lbs / 11 kg fully rigged, DK  is a backpack-ready, performance-to-size powerhouse.   Control?  The Gates Command Control module = full system authority, fully integrated, at your fingertips.  Iris, menu navigation, assignables.  Field update-able as KOMODO™ firmware evolves, too.  

Optimized for diver operation, DEEP KOMODO is balanced / trim out of the box, yet fully adjustable to different lenses / configurations.  A vast range of mirrorless, DSLR, specialized, (Laowa macro probe) and compact PL (think Zeiss) glass are compatible with DEEP KOMODO’s versatile Lens Gear Drive system — a genuine innovation.  

With DEEP KOMODO there’s no ‘nickel and diming’ you with extra needed gear for an operational system.  Seal check, spare bits, tools — it’s all there.  Only Gates offers this level of commitment to your success, to your ROI.   

When failure is not an option:  Don’t take a chance….take a GATES!

Compatible cameras:
Compatible Cameras:  RED DIGITAL CINEMA™ KOMODO™

DEEP KOMODO KEY FEATURES

Complete COMMAND / CONTROL

Dedicated, direct connect camera control at your fingertips.  Iris knob, menu nav, and 8x presets in the Gates COMMAND / CONTROL module (which is field update-able as KOMODO™ firmware evolves).  Plus full KOMODO menu access on top.  

Fully Integrated Monitor

Comfortable 15° view angle and daylight-viewable, DEEP KOMODO offers several integrated LCD options.

Clean, Uncomplicated, Reliable Design

Another Gates mantra:  simplicity = reliability: Convenience details are nice, but not at the expense of function, purpose, results.  

Seal Check Lite

Don’t rely on a binary red/green light to keep your precious camera safe.  Seal Check Lite’s precision vacuum gauge puts you in charge of the go / no go decision.  When unexpected things happen (and they do happen), Seal Check Lite is a troubleshooter, locating leaks and rapid return to action. 

Extensive Lens Support

Gates unique Lens Gear Drive system is versatile, adaptable to DSLR, mirrorless, compact cinema (e.g. Zeiss) and specialized (Laowa macro probe) glass.  

Further, DK is evolved from Pro Action / Pro Explore to accommodate larger lenses, up to 108mm gears / 136 teeth. See specifications for full details.

It’s Included

No buying piece-by-piece.  DEEP KOMODO includes Seal Check Lite,  spare kit, tool kit, Lens Gear Drives,  system cabling, carry handle and more.  Just add Port(s) and Port Ring(s) specific to your application to make a complete kit.   

Backpack Ready

Setting the bar in performance to size, DEEP KOMODO weighs in at 25 lbs / 11kg fully rigged with camera, batteries, LCD, DSLR lens and SP60-6 AR coated glass Dome Port.   Ideal for the traveling underwater professional. 

60 and 80 series Precision Ports™

DEEP KOMODO supports the entire Gates suite of 6, 8 and 10″ dome and flat ports.  AR coated glass or acrylic / Perspex options.

2-Year Warranty.
Legendary factory direct support.

Gates is synonymous with reliability and support, and only Gates offers a 2-year, renewable warranty on all housings.

Underwater Titan Tube (UT2)

Surface and / or Underwater Command / Control of Astera Titan Tubes, the “the ultimate LED tube for filmmakers, TV studios and any creative person.” 
Learn more….  

External Monitor Option

Really want a low-profile, top-mounted monitor with full swivel / tilt capability?  You got it.  Several options are available.

Surface Support

DEEP KOMODO would not be complete without consideration for surface tethers.  2X Universal bulkhead adapters utilize both Gates MultiConn and Pass-Through designs for SDI and data connections to the surface.  

SPECIFICATIONS

Controls
  • Master System Power On/Off 
  • 2x Direct Coupled Lens Gear Drives
  • Run / Stop (Switch activated, right thumb)
  • Gates Command / Control Module:
    • IRIS
    • Menu navigation (MENU  / SELECT /▲ / ▼ / ► / ◄)
    • 4x Presets / Assignables
  • ATOMOS LCD –  all lower screen focus / exposure touchscreen buttons
  • ATOMOS LCD – overlay toggle on / off
  • ATOMOS Power
Dimensions:

Click here for Dimensional Drawings

Construction
  • Machined Aluminum, Type III Hard Anodized finish
  • Stainless steel hardware
Depth Rating
  • 250 feet / 76 meters
Weight in Water
  • Fully Adjustable Buoyancy / Trim
Weight in Air
  • Variable depending on configuration
  • ~25 lbs / 11 kg with
Warranty
Camera Equipment Required
  • Cameras:
    • RED KOMODO™
  • Camera Accessories:
    • None
  • Media
    • CFAST Media compatible with KOMODO™
  • Camera prep / setup only (optional)
    • RED CONTROL iOS App
  • Battery Options
  • LCD
  • Lenses
    • DSLR (Canon EF / Nikon F), Mirrorless (Canon RF) and Compact Cinema Glass (0.8 MOD or 32 Pitch)
    • Laowa Macro Probe (with Gates MLA60 Macro Probe Lens Adapter)
    • Max Lens Envelope:
      • SPR60 Port Rings
        • Max lens overall OD:  5.6 in / 142mm
        • Max lens gear OD: 4.25 in / 108 mm / 136 Teeth
        • Min lens gear OD:  3.1 in / 79 mm / 100 Teeth
      • SPR80 or PR80 Port Rings
        • Max lens overall OD:  7.5 in / 190mm
        • Max / Min gear OD:  same as above. 

MONITOR OPTIONS

EM5 ULTRA Underwater Monitor Housing

Gates EM5 ULTRA Underwater Monitor Housing is a tailored, glove-fit for the SmallHD ULTRA 5 LCD, with a powerful 3000 nit HD display, visible even in the harshest daylight…

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EM7 CINE Underwater Monitor Housing

Gates EM7 CINE Underwater Monitor Housing is a bespoke, glove-fit for the SmallHD CINE 7 LCD, offering a vivid 1800 nit 1900×1200 resolution display, visible even the bright daylight of shallow tropical waters…

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EM503 Underwater Monitor Housing

Tailored to the SmallHD 503 Ultrabright LCD, the Gates EM503 Underwater Monitor Housing is a brilliant 2200 nits, visible even in harsh daylight…

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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. 

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PORT OPTIONS

The best camera in the world can’t make up for poor optics. Poor optical design and materials introduce ‘image killers’ – distortions, aberrations, degraded resolution, or vignetting.  Gates family of Precision Ports are sharp and clear: the finest optics for the finest underwater images.  No image killers. Professional to amateur, super wide to macro, Gates Precision Ports suit a wide range of needs, conditions and experience. Of course all ports are backed by our legendary customer support and the same standard of excellence expected of all Gates products.

DOME PORTS

SP60-6 Dome Port

The SP60-6  is a 6in / 152 mm spherical dome port that preserves field of view (FOV) underwater, and is ideally suited for wide to fisheye imaging.  Anti-Reflective (AR) coated glass or optical grade Acrylic (Perspex) versions, the latter field serviceable / replaceable.

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SP80-8 Dome Port

The SP80-8 is an 8in / 203mm spherical dome port that preserves field of view (FOV) underwater, and is ideally suited for wide to fisheye imaging.  Medium to macro, too, when paired with compatible macro zoom lenses.  Anti-Reflective (AR) coated glass or optical grade Acrylic (Perspex) versions, the latter field serviceable / replaceable.

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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.

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FLAT PORTS

FP80

FP60 Flat Port

A simple, versatile port option for macro work or lenses that don’t perform well with a dome port.  

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FP80

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. 

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SPECIALIZED LENS ADAPTERS


MLA80 Macro Probe Lens Adapter

In collaboration with Venus Optics, the Gates MLA80 Probe Lens Adapter allows full submersion of the Laowa 24mm Macro Probe lens for truly unique macro imaging perspective.   A long, tubular barrel with tiny lens tip can extend into the smallest of spaces, yet provide a remarkable 84° FOV, 2:1 magnification, and infinity focus.  Further, the Laowa 24mm Macro covers full frame *and* larger sensors like RED Monstro from a standard Canon or Nikon mount.  

Learn more about the MLA80 Macro Probe Lens Adapter 

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CUSTOM UNDERWATER OPTICS

Corrective Optics and Specialty Ports

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.

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

Seal Check Lite

The Gates Seal Check Lite is an essential part of the Gates kit, and assures housing integrity before entering the water.  A mere 16oz / 450g it packs easy and travels lightly.

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Carry Handle

Easy grip, transport and handling.  

Spare Kits

O-rings, tools, hardware

2-Year Warranty.
Legendary factory direct support.

Like any other valuable accessory, Gates 2-year renewable warranty and unparalleled support are part of the DEEP KOMODO kit.  

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Monitor Shades and Stackable Extensions

Block out unwanted light  with 2in / 5cm Shade and / or stacking 1.6in /  4cm Shade Extensions. 

HD-SDI / UHD-SDI Surface Feed

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.

External Monitor

Low profile, tilt / swivel, top-mounted external monitor for clear framing and focus. Several models compatible, see External Monitors tab.

Surface Camera Control — Antenna Extender

Gates Antenna Extender Cable provides topside control of DEEP KOMODO over Wi-Fi using RED CONTROL app.  75ft / 23m max length. 
(Gates PN 5000-94-361)

Easy Grip Lens Control

A big, fat grippy knob extension makes fine lens control easy, especially with thick dive gloves. 

Body Cap

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

Customization

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

Stackable Port Rings (SPR’s)

Using lengthy lenses?  SPR’s come in 0.6 / 1.0 / 1.5 / 2.0 / 4.0 sizes for optimal port positioning.

DEEP KOMODO SUPPORTED EQUIPMENT

CAMERA

RED DIGITAL CINEMA™ KOMODO™

Lenses

  • DSLR (Canon EF / Nikon F), Mirrorless (Canon RF) and Compact Cinema Glass (0.8 MOD or 32 Pitch)
  • Laowa Macro Probe (with Gates MLA60 Macro Probe Lens Adapter)
  • Max Lens Envelope:
    • SPR60 Port Rings
      • Max lens overall OD:  5.6 in / 142mm
      • Max lens gear OD: 4.25 in / 108 mm / 136 Teeth
      • Min lens gear OD:  3.1 in / 79 mm / 100 Teeth
    • SPR80 or PR80 Port Rings
      • Max lens overall OD:  7.5 in / 190mm
      • Max / Min gear OD:  same as above. 

Batteries (x2)

  • Sony NP-F970
  • HEDBOX RP-NPF970
  • Hawk-Woods DV-F980 
  • Hawk-Woods DV-F990.  Note: will make DEEP KOMODO slightly more negatively buoyant. 
  • Equivalent L-Series battery of max dimensions:
    • 3.4H x 1.5W x 2.19D in (max depth)
    • 59H x 38.1W x 55D mm (max depth)

LCD DISPLAYS 

DEEP KOMODO Integrated LCD options:

SmallHD Ultra 5
ATOMOS SHINOBI SDI + ATOMOS Battery Eliminator 
SmallHD 503 Ultrabright

Surface Camera Control (optional)

RED CONTROL PRO App

Contact Gates for more details on surface command / control options for PRO RAPTOR

Batteries– Micro V-Lock Type

Gates recommends the following Micro V-Lock type batteries for use directly on V-RAPTOR camera in PRO RAPTOR base configuration.

Batteries compatible with this configuration are Micro V-Lock type with a maximum depth of 3in / 76mm.

Imicro-150

RED

CORE SWX

Hawkwoods

bebob

ANTON BAUER

SWIT

IDX

Imicro-98

Batteries- Full / Mini V-Lock Type

Larger, legacy V-Lock types require two items:
— Micro V-Lock to V-Lock adapter like
     RED Tactical Top Plate / Battery Adapter
—  PRO RAPTOR shell extension.  (PN 0255-10-519)

Batteries compatible with this configuration are limited to a max depth of 3.75in / 95mm and height of 5.75in / 146mm.

Additional shell extensions are 2.75in / 69mm.  2 shell extensions provide 8.5″ total interior depth from back of camera. 

CIMO-98S / CIMO-160S / CIMO-290S

CORE SWX

bebob

IDX

PAG

SWIT

  —–  Complete PRO RAPTOR Battery Compatibility List  —-