AX700 / Z90

Versatile.  Backpack-able.  Feature Rich.

A Purpose Built 4K HDR Underwater Video Kit. 

If you’re serious about underwater motion imaging, the Gates AX700 / Z90 system is for you.  It has…well, just about everything.

Recreational divers will appreciate the compact size, ‘point and shoot’ instant auto focus / exposure, and easy to see camera LCD viewfinder.  Want more control?  Manual controls include exposure (iris, gain, ss), WB, flip color filter, ND filter and 3 assignables.  Professionals get even more: 4 hours+ battery life recording on 2 SD cards, 4K HDR HLG multiple format recording, and optional surface feed SDI.

And yet there’s more. The camera 12X optical zoom + Gates GP34A Wide Angle Port + SAGA flip diopter means the biggest optical range of *any* underwater system.  No lens changes required for over 100° wide angle to super macro all on the same dive.  And of course, the AX700 / Z90 Housing is a Gates.  “Bulletproof” reliability. 2 year renewable warranty. Legendary support.  Don’t take a chance…. take a Gates!

Compatible cameras:
Sony FDR-AX700 / HXR-NX80 / PXW-Z90 / PXW-X70

AX700 / Z90 KEY FEATURES

Swivel LCD

Perfectly position your big, comfortable viewfinder for macro and wide angle work.

Wide Angle to Super Macro

12X camera zoom + Gates GP34A Wide Angle Port + SAGA Flip Diopter = huge underwater optical range — all on the same dive.

Simplicity = Reliability  

Internal Flip Filter and One-Touch WB

are built-in color correction tools.

4+ Hours Battery and 2 SD Card Slots

for all day shooting.  No sensor overheat, either.

4K HDR HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)

once again raises the bar for detail, contrast and resolution in a compact package.

Clean, Uncomplicated Design

No complex controls or electronics to fail.

Simplicity = Reliability

We have your back

Legendary Support.  2 Year Warranty. Only from Gates.

Instant Auto Focus Tracking

follows critters throughout the shot.

SPECIFICATIONS

Controls (All Mechanical)
  • Power
  • Record-Standby / Assign #4
  • Zoom
  • LCD Swivel
  • Internal Flip Color Correction Filter
  • Mode (Photo / Video)
  • Assign #5/6
  • Iris
  • Gain / ISO
  • Shutter Speed
  • White Balance
  • ND Filter
  • Auto / Manual Focus
  • Focus Ring
  • Custom Dial (Manual Focus / Exposure)
Dimensions
  • 11.7″ D x 5.8″ H x 12.6″ W ” (16.7″ w/handles)
  • 30 cm x 15 cm x 32 cm (42cm)
Construction
  • Machined Aluminum, Type III Hard Anodized finish.
  • Stainless steel hardware.
Weight in Air
  • Dry: 12.5 lbs / 5.7 kg (w/camera & GP34A Port)
Weight in Water
  • Slightly negative (All Ports)
Depth Rating
  • 300 feet / 91meters
Batteries
  • Accommodates all batteries up to NP-FV100
Warranty

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.

Gates Lens Compatibility Reference

Gates Recommended Lenses for Flat and Dome Ports

34A Series Ports

Standard (Dome) Port SP34A

The SP34A is a classic dome design that preserves camera field of view (FOV) underwater. The acrylic (perspex) element is field serviceable / replaceable.

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Wide Angle Port GP34A

A practical ‘all in one’ port, the GP34A performance ranges from Mantas to Nudibranchs.  A Gates workhorse.  The optical acrylic (perspex) outer dome element is field serviceable / replaceable.

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Flat (Macro) Port FP34A

A simple, versatile port, the FP34A is ideal for medium to macro imaging.  A diopter on the camera increase magnification for even smaller subjects.

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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Seal Check II

The Gates Seal Check II is included with every DEEP DRAGON and assures housing integrity before entering the water.

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SAGA Flip +5 and +10 Diopter

For the tiniest critter imaging, SAGA Dive designed and manufactures this Gates-quality flip in diopters in two strengths:  +5 and +10.  They are compatible with all AX100 ports.  Paired with the GP34 you have the widest range of imaging available in a single setup from Mantas to Pygmy Sea Horses.

Available from SAGA Dive (Europe)
Single Flip
Double Flip

Water Alarm

Water Alarm

An extra measure beyond 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.

Carry Handle

Easy grip, transport and handling.

Customization

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