Gates Deep Epic
 

Well I've had my Gates Deep Epic now for a couple of weeks and it is working like a charm. I'm using it with the Tokina 10-17 and the images look great. I've done a few commercial pool shoots with it but unfortunately I can't post the footage,here are a couple of quick stills from a dive the other day. Visibility was only 4-5m so nothing mind blowing but it gives an you an idea. There are some images of the housing on my facebook page if anyone is interested.

http://facebook.com/ginclearfilm

Happy to answer any questions and I'll post some decent footage in a week or so when the conditions get better here in Sydney.

Re: Gates Deep Epic
 

Hi Jonathan, good for you! What is the price range of the Gates housing for Epic?

Re: Gates Deep Epic
 

Thanks Lauri,

It's 18K without ports, you are looking at about $25k for a working unit.

J

Re: Gates Deep Epic
 

Thats an expensive "toy" Jonathan!
Looking forward to view some lovely UW shot from down under...
The Epic is a bit over my budget... But the new BMD CC looks like a nice steep up for me in to a more cinema camera. If I get one I'll build a housing for it....

How much light will you be using with you Epic? Twin HMI?

Re: Gates Deep Epic
 

ha ha, yes very expensive toy! But it is paying it's way.

Generally down to about 15m in reasonably clear water I use natural light. Deeper than that I use HID's and LED's somewhere between 500 - 2000 lumens

Re: Gates Deep Epic
 

Are you guys hiring? You have my dream job. That housing looks awesome.

Re: Gates Deep Epic
 

Nice

Not more? I thought that Epic needed more light... well your ocean is a bit clearer that mine...

Re: Gates Deep Epic
 

Some footage from last week, quick and dirty cut but you get the idea

Red Digital Cinema

Re: Gates Deep Epic
 

Looking good Jonathan!
Is it a Scarlet or Epic you are shooting with?

Re: Gates Deep Epic
 

This was shot with a Scarlet which I own, but the great thing is it fits both.