Underwater Equipment
Gates Arri Alexa 35 & Mini LF Underwater Housings
Base Films offers industry-standard Gates Underwater Housings for the ARRI ALEXA 35 and ALEXA Mini LF, and ALEXA Mini, designed to deliver uncompromised image quality and full camera functionality beneath the surface. These housings are engineered from marine-grade aluminium, pressure-rated to professional diving depths, and offer precise mechanical control of all critical camera functions, including focus, iris, and zoom. The systems are compatible with a range of dome and flat ports for different lenses, including wide-angle and macro configurations. For productions requiring real-time director or surface crew coordination, underwater-to-surface camera control and live monitoring can be integrated via SDI signal passthrough cable-based connections, enabling live video feed, camera control, and lens data monitoring topside. Whether you're capturing shallow reef scenes or deep-water narratives, Gates housings ensure rugged reliability, optical clarity, and seamless integration with high-end ARRI cinema cameras.
Gates RED DSMC3 & DSMC2 Underwater Housings
Base Films offers robust Gates Underwater Housings for a range of RED cameras, delivering reliability for underwater cinematography. The Gates DSMC 3 RED Raptor Housing is designed for the RED V-RAPTOR 8K VV and S35, providing full control of the camera’s functions in a rugged, precision-engineered housing made from marine-grade aluminium. It offers seamless integration with the RED’s 8K full-frame sensor, ensuring no compromise in image quality or performance when shooting beneath the waves. The Gates DSMC 2 Pro Explore Housing is built for versatility, offering excellent protection and functionality for a variety of DSMC2 RED cameras, including the GEMINI 5K, HELIUM 8K, and MONSTRO 8K VV, with precise mechanical controls and a comprehensive port system for different lenses. Additionally, the Pro Action Housing is tailored for action-heavy underwater shoots, providing a compact and highly functional design with easy access to all camera controls. For enhanced operational efficiency, these housings can be outfitted with live monitoring options, allowing underwater footage to be transmitted topside for real-time monitoring via SDI connections.
Gates Phantom 4K Underwater Housing
Base Films offers the Gates Underwater Housing for the Phantom Flex 4K, designed to preserve the camera’s exceptional high-speed performance and image quality while operating in underwater environments. This housing is built with robust marine-grade aluminium and offers full access to all critical functions of the Phantom Flex 4K, including high frame rate controls and precise focus and iris adjustments. It ensures a secure, watertight environment for the camera. The housing is compatible with a range of lenses, ports, and accessories, including specialised ports for wide-angle or macro lenses. Live monitoring options are available via SDI connections, allowing a live feed to be transmitted topside, so directors and crew can monitor the footage. Making it an ideal solution for high-speed underwater cinematography and complex action shots.
Sony Mirrorless Underwater Housings
Base Films offers the MARELUX Underwater Housing for the Sony A1 and A7S III, providing excellent protection and full access to all camera controls in underwater environments. Built with durable, lightweight materials, it supports both the A1’s 50.1MP full-frame sensor and the A7S III’s low-light capabilities for stunning 4K video. The housing is compatible with a variety of Sony G Master lenses and ports, ensuring optimal optical clarity. Additionally, live monitoring options via SDI connections allow real-time video feeds topside for seamless coordination during underwater shoots.
Gates Ports For Nikonos RS R-UW Lenses
Base Films offers the Nikonos RS-R Underwater Lenses, modified for use with Gates Underwater Housings, to deliver exceptional optical performance. These lenses, originally designed for professional underwater photography, have been re-engineered to fit seamlessly with Gates housings, providing superior sharpness, contrast, and colour reproduction while minimising optical distortions. Whether you’re capturing wide-angle reef scenes or detailed macro shots, the RS-R lenses ensure a pristine image quality with excellent underwater clarity. Compatible with a range of Gates housings, these lenses offer both flexibility and reliability for cinematographers seeking to push the boundaries of underwater filmmaking. Available lenses: Nikon 13mm F/2.8 R-UW AF Fisheye, Nikon 18mm F/2.8 R-UW AF, Nikon 20-35mm F/2.8 R-UW AF zoom, Nikon 28mm F/2.8 R-UW AF, Nikon 50mm F/2.8 R-UW AF macro.
Underwater Video Lights
Base Films offers high-performance lighting solutions for underwater cinematography, including the versatile Underwater Astera Titan Tubes, Keldan 8XR 20,000 Lumen lights, and Gates GT14 14,000 Lumen lights. The Astera Titan Tubes provide dynamic, full-color lighting with wireless control and a rugged, waterproof design, perfect for creative underwater lighting setups. The Keldan 8XR 20,000 Lumen lights offer exceptional brightness, even in deep water, with a wide beam pattern and superior color rendering. Meanwhile, the Gates GT14 14,000 Lumen lights offer robust illumination with high colour accuracy and uniformity, making them ideal for professional underwater shoots that demand precise lighting control. All three options deliver reliability and performance for high-end underwater productions.
Underwater Communication Systems
Base Films offers professional underwater communication gear, including the Oceanears Acoustic Diver Recall System DRS-8-003/SA430 MOD 2 and the OTS Guardian Full Face Mask with surface comms. The PATRIOT system transmits voice and five alarm tones up to 2,000 feet underwater with 100W of siren power, housed in a rugged, portable case. The OTS Full Face Mask, features a secure fit, ambient breathing valve, and integrated comms, divers can maintain clear, real-time communication with surface teams, ensuring safety, coordination, and efficiency during complex underwater shoots.