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Copyright 2017, Gates Underwater Products, Inc. 

 

Photos by Lee Peterson / Marine Camera Distributors and John Ellerbrock 

 

This manual and current revision is available in 8.5 x 11 size and full color at  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gates Underwater Products, Inc. 

13685 Stowe Drive 
Poway, California 92064 USA 

 

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+1-858-391-0052 

 

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Summary of Contents for C300 MKII

Page 1: ...C300 MKII Underwater Housing Setup Use and Care Guide...

Page 2: ...ne Camera Distributors and John Ellerbrock This manual and current revision is available in 8 5 x 11 size and full color at http www gateshousings com documentation html Gates Underwater Products Inc...

Page 3: ...ional 23 Water Alarm Optional 23 Front Bulkhead Port and Port Ring 25 Seal Check 29 Video Connections Optional Error Bookmark not defined Final Checks 29 3 C300 MKII Operation 30 Right Side Rear Contr...

Page 4: ...is the full menu system of the camera Cinema grade design Lens choice and control access are just two of the many features designed into C300 MKII A R coated glass optics HD SDI surface feed and Seal...

Page 5: ...and spare parts for C300 MKII including bolts set screws and o rings Spare O Ring Kit Trim Weights quantity dependent on configuration Port Ring s of choice for your lens Port s of choice Dome either...

Page 6: ...mage may result USER RESPONSIBILITY This Setup Use and Care guide contains important detailed procedures for setup and use of C300 MKII It is the user s responsibility to read understand and employ th...

Page 7: ...e Port by rotating 90 degrees Counter Clock Wise CCW direction while facing the front of the housing Gently pull the Port away from the Port Ring or Front Bulkhead TIP Good lubrication of the Port o r...

Page 8: ...r left side of the housing Port Ring Remove the Port Ring by rotating 90 CCW and pulling forward NOTE Some lenses do not require a Port Ring 2 Rotate the Port Ring 90 degrees counterclockwise directio...

Page 9: ...e Front Bulkhead Shell removal Release three 3 latches by depressing the lock and pulling up on the latch Once released the shell will remove freely Step 3 Slide the shell back until free from the hou...

Page 10: ...II Setup Page 10 Camera Tray Removal Remove 2 thumbscrews and slide the camera mount to the rear and free of the housing Remove two thumbscrews and slide the camera mount to the rear and free of the h...

Page 11: ...re camera body Remove the following items Entire LCD Monitor unit Hand Grip Unit Tape measure hooks WFT Attachment Bracket Rear Viewfinder Unit The C300 MKII should look like this when ready to insert...

Page 12: ...stallation The Camera Mount is secured to the C300 MKII camera by on mounting screw on the bottom Notice also two alignment pins that will mate with the camera Locate the screw and pins to the C300 MK...

Page 13: ...camera side plugs into the location where the grip was removed earlier Note how the R S cable is positioned when the camera is fully inserted into the housing The R S Cable will connect here on the c...

Page 14: ...bulkhead opening on the upper right side of the housing Insert the cable connectors and route to the rear of the housing to the position shown in the next illustration Tighten the brass collar until s...

Page 15: ...camera on the Tray into the housing until fully seated and the rear wings of the Mount are under the thumbscrews The camera should move into the housing without obstruction Tighten the thumbscrews by...

Page 16: ...l Front Shell controls Push in each control on the left side confirming that the control touches and operates the associated camera function see Section 3 Controls for more information Tighten the thu...

Page 17: ...low Make three connections External Monitor video External Monitor Power SDI surface feed optional Install LP E6 battery as shown This is power to the External Monitor SDI surface feed connection Exte...

Page 18: ...Shell should slide freely without obstruction If obstructions or resistance are encountered stop Remove the rear shell find the cause of the obstruction and try again When fully mated close and lock a...

Page 19: ...C300 MKII Setup Page 19 Mount lens Mount the lens you plan to use at this time Mount the lens to the C300 MKII camera...

Page 20: ...ats are provided on the guide bars should this be necessary Install Drive Shafts These are black delrin and have a flat spot milled into one end This end inserts into the drive coupler at the face of...

Page 21: ...ten the screw that couples the drive gear hub to the drive shaft TIP The gear hub drive shaft coupling acts like a clutch the drive shaft will slip when reaching the end of travel in either direction...

Page 22: ...ntrols They should rotate freely but with slight resistance in both directions and through the entire range of travel If not repeat steps 1 3 In a subsequent section Check Operation you will power on...

Page 23: ...alarm installed there are three alarm conditions to know Condition LED Siren New Battery Insertion Bright Intense blink while siren plays Ascending tones played 4 times Water Intrusion Bright Intense...

Page 24: ...ry condition will sound The water alarm requires a single 6V battery like Radio Shack model 23 469 or A544 Your battery should be removed when stored e g between dive trips Check the battery prior to...

Page 25: ...ocument Housing Care and Maintenance Guide for more details NOTE Some lenses do not require a Port Ring Refer to Gates Lens Compatibility Matrix for details CAUTION Do Not lubricate the ORANGE Front B...

Page 26: ...on of the Port and Port Ring o ring allows easy rotation during installation removal Install the Port Ring if needed The Port Ring will mate with the Front Bulkhead and then rotate 90 degrees CW to it...

Page 27: ...degrees to its normal position where it will stop Carefully mate the Port to the Port Ring or Front Bulkhead and assure alignment when fully seating the Port Ring Verify seals Inspect the Front Bulkh...

Page 28: ...p Page 28 Secure External Monitor to Housing As shown in the image below the External Monitor will secure to the top of the Port Base Slide the monitor onto the camera housing dovetail and tighten wit...

Page 29: ...esult in a wet camera Final Checks Visual Inspection Look closely at all seal mates Port Port Ring Front Bulkhead and main Housing seal for gaps Look over the housing one final time Verify operation A...

Page 30: ...used for either focus or iris lens control Note that when using a DSLR lens IRIS is controlled on the left side of the camera Refer to the previous section Lens Gear Drives for specifics on setup Not...

Page 31: ...ar Drives for specifics on setup Note that a similar control on the left side can also be used for either focus or iris lens control Assign 1 2 Activates assignable buttons 1 and 2 on the C300 MKII Ca...

Page 32: ...urn on the camera two stops to turn on and lock all settings Select Set This control is used in conjunction with the Menu Cancel control to navigate the menu Rotate the control to scroll through menu...

Page 33: ...rious points inside the housing shell Use the Dual Lock adhesive mounting strips to position them where they will not interfere with camera housing operation 11 oz weights are available optional The t...

Page 34: ...ng 4 8 and 16 oz weights They are secured and adjusted forward and aft for trim Top accessory rails The top of the shell has three rails used for handles that can accommodate 4 and 8oz weights Trim we...

Page 35: ...age 35 Port Rings The top and sides of the Port Rings can also accept 4 and 8oz weights CAUTION Do not place weights where they will interfere with housing or camera operation Trim weights can be moun...

Page 36: ...ive to tighten more firmly Carry Handle Optional A carry handle is optional for your C300 MKII kit it can go on any of the top rails for a convenient way to move your housing If you plan to place it o...

Page 37: ...lens employed Flat Port Optical material Optical grade acrylic or AR coated glass Purpose Medium to macro imaging Advantages Zoom through Flat Ports retains the zoom capability of a lens Macro Flat Po...

Page 38: ...Tripod Mount Optional An optional Tripod Mount for use with third party tripods can be secured to the base of the shell The Tripod Mount has additional 20 threaded holes for mounting other items as yo...

Page 39: ...very tightly with a wrench to prevent accidental unthreading Then attach the Tripod Leg and clamp The rear Tripod leg is mounted as shown to the rear shell with a bracket and 2x 10 32 bolts 2x 10 wash...

Page 40: ...ing Reflections While it is unlikely you may encounter reflections from within the port area of C300 MKII from anything shiny To control such reflections Gates recommends two easy measures Blackening...

Page 41: ...No Trim Weights DO NOT transport the C300 MKII housing with trim weights installed Severe damage may result Secure Camera Mount The Camera Mount must be well secured Use the tools provided to tighten...

Page 42: ...lines in the Care Maintenance guide is one additional maintenance item specific to C300 MKII Gear controls To lubricate the Gear control shafts requires removal of a snap spacer Refer to the photo bel...

Page 43: ...y and covered in the Housing Care and Maintenance document in this package It can also be found on the Gates website at www gateshousings com CAUTION Do not lubricate the large ORANGE o ring It is a s...

Page 44: ...5 Customer Support Should you have any questions about C300 MKII and its operation please contact Gates at the numbers below Email Customer srvc GatesHousings com Web www GatesHousings com Phone 858 3...

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