Gates F55 Manuale utente
F55 Underwater Housing
Setup, Use, and Care Guide
Cautions Page 2
Copyright 2013, Gates Underwater Products, Inc.
Last document revision: 7-1-2013
Photos by Lee Peterson / Marine Camera Distributors and
John Ellerbrock / Gates Underwater Products
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.
13685 Stowe Drive
Poway, California 92064 USA
Phone: 800.875.1052 toll-free in the U.S.
858.391.0052 outside the U.S.
Fax: 858.391.0053
Web: GatesHousings.com
Cautions Page 3
Table of Contents
Setup, Use, and Care Guide.............................................. 1
Introducing the F55 Underwater Housing .......................... 4
Features............................................................................. 4
Warranty Disclaimer .......................................................... 4
Unpacking F55................................................................... 5
1:Cautions............................................................................. 6
2:F55 Setup .......................................................................... 7
F55 Housing Configuration / R5 Recorder......................... 7
F55 Housing Preparation................................................... 8
Sony F5 & F55 Camera Preparation ............................... 12
Camera Installation.......................................................... 13
Lens Mount Adapters....................................................... 16
Lens Gear Drives (LGD’s) ............................................... 18
Water Alarm (Optional) .................................................... 21
Check Operation.............................................................. 22
Front Shell, Port and Port Ring........................................ 23
Monitor Mount / Video Connections................................. 26
Housing Closure .............................................................. 29
Adjustable Handle Grips .................................................. 31
Seal Check ...................................................................... 32
Final Checks .................................................................... 32
3:F55 Operation.................................................................. 33
Right Side Controls.......................................................... 33
Left Side Controls ............................................................ 34
Buoyancy Adjustment ...................................................... 35
Accessories ..................................................................... 37
Port Options..................................................................... 42
Bracket Mount Locations ................................................. 44
Lighting Systems ............................................................. 45
Controlling Reflections..................................................... 45
Travel / Transport ............................................................ 46
4:F55 Maintenance ............................................................. 47
Housing Care and Maintenance ...................................... 47
O-Ring Care and Maintenance ........................................ 48
5:Customer Support............................................................ 49
Cautions Page 4
Introducing the F55 Underwater Housing
Congratulations on owning a new Gates product: the F55 housing. You’ve selected an
underwater imaging tool that will provide years of value and reliable service. We
designed the F55 specifically for the Sony F5 and F55 digital cinema cameras.
Please read through this entire guide to learn about the F55 so you can get the most out
of this imaging tool. In this section, we’ll introduce you to the features of the F55 so you
can get started.
Features
F55 has several key features:
Lens flexibility. The F55 can accommodate a variety of different PL mount and
Nikon DSLR lenses with no change to control locations. Focus, Iris, Zoom remain
in the same location regardless of optics used.
Full camera control. All practical controls are accessed directly with the F55
housing, as 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 the F55. A/R coated glass optics, optional HD-SDI surface
feed, and Seal Check are a few of the items any professional will appreciate.
Warranty Disclaimer
The F55 underwater housing is a tool that, like any tool, requires knowledge and
understanding to be effective.
Your responsibility is to learn the proper setup, use and care of the F55. Because we
can only provide you with the information necessary to do so, Gates does not warrant
the contents of your housing (e.g. your camera and lenses) under any circumstance.
We warrant the F55 as an image acquisition tool for a period of 2 years. The Seal
Check unit is warranted for 1 year. Optics (Dome and Flat ports) are warranted for a
period of 1 year or 100 hours salt water contact, whichever comes first.
Gates does not warrant optical performance or image quality.
If you have any questions about the setup, use and care of the F55, contact Gates
directly. Details are in section 5.
Cautions Page 5
Unpacking F55
After you remove the F55 from its shipping container, carefully inspect it for missing
parts or damage that may have occurred during shipment. If you discover any
discrepancies, contact Gates or your dealer immediately for assistance.
Standard Parts
F55 Housing.
Camera Bridgeplate and Mount.
Lens Gear Drives (1x Clockwise
and 2x Counter Clockwise).
Guide Bars and drive shafts for
your lens of choice.
Hard Sided Rolling Case(s).
Seal Check system.
Tool Kit with case.
Various assembly and spare
parts for the F55 including
bolts, set screws and o-rings.
Spare O-Ring Kit.
Carry Handle.
Trim Weights (quantity
dependent on configuration).
Port(s) of choice (Dome, either
glass or acrylic, or Flat) and
shade.
Focus / Iris Marker Rings.
EM50 External Color Monitor.
ND Filter Lockout
HDMI Adapter Cable.
Optional Parts
Microphone or Hydrophone.
Water alarm.
HD-SDI surface feed bulkhead connector and cable.
Light System.
Tripod Adapters / Mounts.
Port Ring(s) of choice for your lens (as needed).
Focus / Iris / Zoom Gears for your choice of lens (applicable to DSLR lenses
only. Refer to Gates Lens Compatibility Chart for more information).
Cautions Page 6
1: Cautions
TRANSPORT. NEVER ship or transport your F55 or F5 camera inside the F55
housing. The housing was not designed for this purpose and severe damage
may result.
USER RESPONSIBILITY. This Setup, Use and Care guide contains important
detailed procedures for setup and use of the F55. It is the user’s responsibility to
read, understand and employ these procedures. Failure to do so can result in
poor or non-operation of the F55 and may void your warranty.
Contact Gates if you have questions this manual or using the F55.
F55 Setup Page 7
2: F55 Setup
The F55 requires complete and thorough setup prior to use.
F55 Housing Configuration / R5 Recorder
The F55 comes in two configuations: one when used without the R5 recorder, and one
when used with. The difference is only in the depth of the Rear Shell, as shown in the
photos.
Rear Shell for use without
the Sony R5 Recorder.
Extended Rear Shell for use
with the Sony R5 Recorder.
F55 Setup Page 8
F55 Housing Preparation
Port. Remove the 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: Liberal lubrication of the Port o-ring allows easy rotation during
installation/removal.
N=
O=
Rotate the port 90 degrees
counterclockwise direction, then
gently pull forward to remove.
F55 Setup Page 9
Port Lock. Release the Port Lock on the lower 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.
O=
P=
Rotate the Port Ring 90 degrees
counterclockwise direction, and then
gently pull forward to remove.
Release the Port Lock N=
F55 Setup Page 10
Front Shell. Remove 4 screws, then the Front Shell.
Rear Shell removal. Release three (3) latches by depressing the lock and pulling
up on the latch. Once released the rear shell will remove freely.
Slide the rear shell
back until free from
the housing.
Remove 4 screws and washers, then
the Front Shell.
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