Underwater housing Gates for ARRI Alexa mini LF

Underwater housing Gates for ARRI Alexa mini LF

Like it's predecessor, the MINI LF is a deeply integrated marine imaging system, blurring the lines between housing and camera. Twelve user-assignable controls interface directly with the ARRI Mini allowing access to frequently used functions like white balance, peaking, display overlay, and frame rate. Gates familiar mechanical Focus / Iris / Zoom controls provide precision handling of hundreds of LPL, PL, Anamorphic and DSLR lenses with the same adaptable Lens Gear Drive system found in the Gates cinema-grade family.

When setup with Gates SPR80 Stackable Port Ring system, the MINI LF Housing is a compact kit. Travel friendly in two carry-on size cases. The larger SPR110 Stackable Port Rings accommodate ARRI cForce mini motors, giving the topside DP full lens and camera control. Add SDI surface video for complete surface operational command and control.

The MINI LF is Gates through-and-through: durable machined aluminum, stainless construction; clean, uncomplicated, user friendly design; Gates precision ports for clear, sharp images; extensive line of accessories and custom configurations; and Seal Check II for housing integrity verification. Experts know that failure is not an option, so they never take a chance…. they take a Gates!

Compatible Cameras: ARRI Mini LF and ARRI Mini original.
Observe that shipping from Gates USA to Exposure Underwater Sweden is not included in the price.

PRECISION PORTS

Precision optics means clarity, sharpness, and no vignetting (cutoff dark corners) to spoil your images. 8 / 10 / 12.6 in (203 / 254 / 320mm) Dome Ports are AR-coated glass.
Gates recommended lenses for domes & ports
Gates lens compatibility reference chart

Key Features

EXTERNAL MONITOR HOUSING (INCLUDED)

The GATES ST5 External Monitor is a compact 5" / 125mm HD display with Corner Controls for peaking, vectorscope and more.

USER-ASSIGNABLE CONTROLS

for direct access to white balance, frame rate and many others. List of User-Assignable Functions

EXTENSIVE LENS SUPPORT

Virtually any lens is supported MINI LF Housing. LPL, PL, Anamorphic, DSLR.

STACKABLE PORT RINGS

SPR's are the ultimate in flexibility. Any Cinema and DSLR lens supported. SPR80 size for lightweight travel, SPR110 for cinema and LCS motors.

ADJUSTABLE GRIPS

Adjust the handles for perfect grip and convenient access to controls.

QUICK MEDIA AND BATTERY CHANGE

Flip up the V-Lock battery for fast CFast swap on the ARRI Mini.

CLEAN, UNCOMPLICATED DESIGN

User friendly controls are 100% mechanical -- no complicated mechanisms or electronics to fail.

ADJUSTABLE CONTROLS

Set the Focus / Iris / Zoom control just the way you like: close, mid or stacked knobs make fine lens adjustments easy.

ADJUSTABLE BUOYANCY AND TRIM

Add /remove trim weights for ideal buoyancy and balance -- a key to stable, fluid shots.

SEAL CHECK II

The Gates Seal Check II is included with the MINI LF Housing and assures housing integrity before entering the water.

SPECIFICATIONS

CONTROLS (ALL MECHANICAL)

Power On/Off
Record / Standby x2 (Remote & Manual)
Assignable x 12. List of Assignable Functions
Direct lens coupled (manual) Focus
Direct lens coupled (manual) Iris
Direct lens coupled (manual) Zoom

DIMENSIONS: BASIC SHELL (PRELIMINARY)

Transport size with 8" dome
18″ L x 11″ H x 11.6″ W (15.5” w/Handles)
46 cm x 30 cm x 30 cm (39 cm)

CONSTRUCTION

Machined Aluminum, Type III Hard Anodized finish.
Stainless steel hardware.

DEPTH RATING

250 feet / 76 meters.
WEIGHT IN AIR (PRELIMINARY)
17 lbs / 7.8 kg (Housing only, transport)

WEIGHT IN WATER

Fully adjustable buoyancy / trim

BATTERIES

V-Lock type. Contact Gates for non-standard battery size compatibility.

INCLUDED ITEMS

External Monitor shell only (monitor not included!!)
Pelican Case
Tool & O-Ring Kit

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

(Basic set. See Supported Equipment for more info)
Camera: ARRI ALEXA Mini LF or Mini original
ARRI General Purpose IO Box GPB-1 (Item # K2.0007642)
Recording Media (CODEX Compact Drive or CFast Card)
Transvideo StarLite LCD Monitor (for ST5 External Monitor)
V-Lock type battery
LENS of choice. GATES Lens Compatibility Reference

MONITOR HOUSING OPTIONS

EM7 CINE Underwater Monitor Housing
ST5 Starlite External Monitor Housing
NVS Underwater Monitor Housing