PRO ACTION – RAPTOR

Fast Action Marine Imaging, Now Compatible and Upgrade-able to DSMC3 V-RAPTOR

Designed for one mission, the Gates Pro Action is the pro choice for fast action.  Pro Action has a sleek, streamlined profile and integrated rear pivoting monitor,  perfect for ‘run and gun’ scenarios.  Pro Action is multi-camera compatible:  RED DSMC2, RED DSMC, ARRI ALEXA Mini, and now RED DSCM3 V-RAPTOR.  Current Pro Action owners can upgrade to V-RAPTOR as well, protecting your ROI.  

Pro Action travels easy, fitting comfortably in a carry-on size Pelican case with camera / monitor / battery neatly tucked inside for the trip. Pro Action accepts all DSLR glass and smaller PL mount lenses, and various accessories extend Pro Action’s range including ‘pole cam’ action shots of risky shark action.

The Gates Pro Action Housing is tailor made for fast action, exploratory underwater imaging.  And like all Gates products, Pro Action comes with our legendary 2 year warranty and customer support. Professionals know failure is not an option, that’s why they never take a chance: they take a Gates!

Compatible cameras:
RED DSMC3                      RED DSMC2
RED DSMC                        ARRI ALEXA Mini

PRO ACTION – RAPTOR RAPTOR KEY FEATURES

Integrated External Monitor Housing

Designed specifically for the Transvideo Starlite HD5 (not included), the integrated external monitor follows the sleek profiles of Pro Action, pivoting a full 90° for top or rear viewing. Top mounted External Monitors are optional, too.

Sleek Profile

and compact size makes Pro Action your travel companion, fitting into a carry-on case or backpack

Multi Camera support, now including RED DSMC3 V-RAPTOR

Pro Action accepts four cameras: RED DSMC (Epic, Dragon, Scarlet), DSMC2 (Weapon, Scarlet-W, Raven), ARRI ALEXA Mini, and now RED DSMC3 V-RAPTOR.

60-series Precision Ports™

match the compact size of Pro Action. Gates workhorse 80-series ports are compatible, too.

Pro Action Port Options System Chart

Extensive Lens Support

DSLR glass and small cinema PL lenses are supported in Pro Action

Clean, Uncomplicated Design

with mechanical controls of lens and camera assignable buttons.

Simplicity = Reliability

Simple Run and Gun Controls

Access user assignables on RED and ARRI cameras.

Seal Check Lite

The Gates Seal Check Lite is included with Pro Action and assures housing integrity before entering the water. A mere 11oz / 320g it packs easy and travels lightly.

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Accessorize and Customize

A range of accessories is available to suit the diverse needs of cinema, Natural History, broadcast TV, research, and military applications.  

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.  

SPECIFICATIONS

Controls
  • All Configurations:
    • System Power On/Off
    • 2x Direct Coupled Mechanical Lens control
    • REC / STOP switch
    • Smart Corners (on Pivoting External Monitor)
  • DSMC1:
    • User Assignable x2 (camera front)
    • REC  / Assign  (right side)
  • DSMC2:
    • User Assignable x2 (camera front)
    • User Assignable A B C D (Sidekick Module)
  • DSCM3:
    • REC / User Assignable x1 (camera front)
    • REC (backup only, right side)
  • ALEXA  Mini: User Assignable x 3 (left side)
Dimensions:
Construction
  • Machined Aluminum, Type III Hard Anodized finish
  • Stainless steel hardware
Depth Rating
  • 200 feet / 60 meters
Warranty
Weight in Air
  • <30 lbs / 13.6 kg including camera / battery / monitor
    with SP60-6 Port
Weight in Water
  • Fully Adjustable Buoyancy / Trim
Batteries
Included Items
  • Integrated ST5 External Monitor shell (StarLite monitor not included)
  • Gates Seal Check II system
  • Tool & O-Ring Kit
  • Carry Lanyard Handle

MONITOR OPTIONS

Starlite External Monitor Housing

The Gates Starlite ST5  is specifically designed for the Transvideo Starlite SDI monitor / recorder (not included), a compact, smartphone-size 5.0” / 125mm color LCD.

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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 PORT / 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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NIKONOS RS ADAPTER KIT

Designed by Nikon specifically for underwater use, the Nikonos RS suite of lenses – 13mm fisheye, 28mm, 50mm macro and 20-35mm zoom — remain underwater glass par excellence.  They have a convenient bayonet mount / release system, and are fully integrated to Gates housings with both focus and iris functions mapped directly to the housing controls – a genuinely innovative design.   And of course the Nikonos RS Adapter Kit comes with Gates 2 year warranty and legendary service.

The SP110-12 is available in Anti-Reflective (AR) coated glass only.

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CUSTOM PORTS

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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Fully Integrated Monitor

Comfortable 15° view angle and daylight-viewable,  Gates FX6 has an easy-to-see rear view window to the Sony FX6 LCD (included with FX6 camera). The ST5 External Monitor housing is integrated with the Pro Action Housing.  It is designed specifically for the Transvideo Starlite HD5 field monitor.

Spare Kits

O-rings, tools, hardware

Carry Handle

Easy grip, transport and handling.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Port Rings

Support a variety of PL and DSLR lenses.

Nikonos RS Lens Adapter Kit

Specifically designed for underwater, Nikonos RS lenses can be adapted to DSMC and DSMC2 systems.  Focus and Iris are mapped to the existing housing controls.  Quick bayonet lens change and lighter / smaller rig for travel.

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Body Cap

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

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.” 
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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.

Cheeseplate Adapter

For mounting Pro Action Housing to anything — pole, tripod, crane, etc.  

Customization

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

PRO RAPTOR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

  • Compatible Cameras:
    • RED V-RAPTOR
    • RED DSMC (Epic, Dragon, Scarlet)
    • RED DSMC2 (Weapon, Scarlet-W, Raven)
    • ARRI ALEXA Mini
  • Camera Accessories:
    • RED DSMC3: None
    • RED DSCM2 (both are needed)
      • RED Sidekick
      • RED Jetpack SDI Module
    • RED DSMC: None
    • ARRI Mini: None
  • Media
    • RED DSCM3
      • CFEXPRESS Card — consult RED documentation for
        supported brands / capacity
    • RED DSMC / DSMC2:
      • REDMAG or RED MINI-MAG
    • ARRI Mini
      • CFast 2.0 Memory Card  — consult ARRI documentation for
        supported brands / capacity
  • Camera prep / setup only (optional)
    • RED DSMC3: RED CONTROL app
    • RED DSMC2: RED LCD *or* REDMOTE (with Gates WRL LINKBOX for DSMC2)
      *or* foolcontrol (via WiFi)
    • RED DSMC: RED LCD *or* REDMOTE
    • ARRI Mini:  ARRI Mini Viewfinder
  • Battery Options
    • REDBRICK 
    • Blueshape BV065, BV090, BV150 BV180, BV100HD, BV100HD SPLASH
    • SWIT 8172 or 8192
    • PAG 9303. 9304, 9308, 9309
    • Other batteries possible within 6.5 x 3.5 x 2.1″ / 16.4 x 9.0 x 5.2 cm envelope. 
      Contact Gates for guidance.