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  • Page 1: Setup, Use, And Care Guide

    ML-105 Housing Setup, Use, and Care Guide...
  • Page 2 Cautions Page 2 Copyright 2024, Gates Underwater Products, Inc. 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 Suite A Poway, California 92064 USA +1-858.391.0052...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Nomenclature ................5 Required Equipment ..............6 Cautions ..................7 ML-105 Setup ................8 ML-105 Housing Overview ............8 ML-105 Housing Preparation ............ 10 Preparing the ML-105 Camera..........15 Preparing the LCD ..............17 Camera / Battery Installation ............. 18 ML-105 Cables Connect ............

  • Page 4: Introducing Ml-105

    Please read through this entire guide to learn about ML-105 Housing so you can get the most out of this imaging tool. In this section, we’ll introduce you to the features of ML- 105 Housing so you can get started.

  • Page 5: Unpacking Ml-105

    ✓ Carry Case Nomenclature In this Setup, Use and Care Guide for ML-105, the following terms are used: ✓ ML-105 Camera is the camera body style from Canon. At this writing there is a single ML-105 Camera version available.

  • Page 6: Required Equipment

    Cautions Page 6 Required Equipment The required camera and accessory equipment for ML-105 is: ✓ Camera • CANON ML-105. ✓ • Atomos NINJA • Atomos ATOMX SDI Expansion Module • Atomos ATOMOS Battery Eliminator • Compatible SSD Recording Media ✓...

  • Page 7: 1: Cautions

    ✓ USER RESPONSIBILITY. This Setup, Use and Care guide contains important detailed procedures for setup and use of ML-105. 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 ML-105 and may void your warranty.

  • Page 8: 2: Ml-105 Setup

    ML-105 Setup Page 8 2: ML-105 Setup ML-105 Housing Overview ML-105 has many features with which you will become familiar. Mechanical lens control. Map to Focus / Iris / Adjustable Handle Zoom. Grips with Lanyard Bracket. Tactile Record Control. Port Base. 60 and 80 series sizes are available for ML-105.
  • Page 9 ML-105 Setup Page 9 Angled, rear view LCD. Gates COMMAND / CONTROL Module. Direct Iris, ISO and Shutter authority. 4 Assignable buttons and Status Display. Bulkhead Adapter (x2) for Master Power Switch. optional surface control / video feed cables. Seal Check Fitting.

  • Page 10: Ml-105 Housing Preparation

    Page 10 ML-105 Housing Preparation ✓ Handle Grips Install. Four screws secure the Handle Grips to ML-105. You can locate the Handle Grips in several different positions forward / aft on the housing. ✓ Port Removal. Disengage the Port by rotating 90 degrees in the direction shown.
  • Page 11 ML-105 Setup Page 11 ✓ Stackable Port Ring (SPR). Remove the SPR’s one at a time or as a group. The lock pin is shown below in the locked and release position. Lock position. Release position. ✓ With the SPR’s unlocked, rotate 90 degrees and separate.
  • Page 12 ML-105 Setup Page 12 ✓ Shell Latches. Release 3 locking latches. One on top, 2 on the either side. ✓ Separate the two main shells. They will slide apart. Release 3 Latches.
  • Page 13 ML-105 Setup Page 13 ✓ Release Remove Camera Tray. Release the lock arm counter-clockwise as shown, from GREEN to RED position, and the camera tray will slide away to the rear. Lock arm release.
  • Page 14 ML-105 Setup Page 14 ✓ Seperate LCD Front Shell. Use the 3/16 ball driver in the Took Kit to loosen 4 corner screws, as shown. (These are captive screws and should not be removed.)

  • Page 15: Preparing The Ml-105 Camera

    ML-105 Setup Page 15 Preparing the ML-105 Camera ✓ GCC Communications. The ML-105 Camera has a set of DIP switches on the rear panel. For use with ML-105 Housing, set switches 2 through 8 to OFF position. ✓ Assignable Buttons.
  • Page 16 ✓ On-Screen Display (OSD). When ‘ON’, Remove OSD will temporarily remove the ML-105 camera On-Screen Display over SDI when the camera sends a REC COMMAND signal to NINJA. OSD will return when the ML-105 camera sends the next REC COMMAND signal.

  • Page 17: Preparing The Lcd

    Page 17 Preparing the LCD ML-105 includes a Power On / Off control for NINJA LCD, located on the right rear. No special setup is required for this LCD as it will boot into the same screen each time at power-on.

  • Page 18: Camera / Battery Installation

    ML-105 Setup Page 18 Camera / Battery Installation Details of the ML-105 camera install are shown on the following images. ✓ Mate and secure the camera to the adapter plate with the 4 screws, using the 3mm tool in the Tool Kit.
  • Page 19 ML-105 Setup Page 19 ✓ Install Batteries. Mate and lock battery into place as shown. Mount compatible Micro V-Lock battery. Battery Release is above the battery, red color as shown. ✓...

  • Page 20: Ml-105 Cables Connect

    ML-105 Cables Connect At this point several connections between ML-105 and Camera Tray are required. ✓ Power. The power cable will connect on right rear PWR input on ML-105. ✓ Communications. Similarly, the REMOTE cable will connect to left rear of ML-105, the REMOTE port.

  • Page 21: Camera / Camera Tray Install

    ML-105 Setup Page 21 Camera / Camera Tray Install Next, mount ML-105 / Camera Tray package into the ML-105 front shell. ✓ Align the Camera Tray with the dovetail receiver on the front shell. Slide the camera into the housing until it stops.

  • Page 22: Main Shell Mating

    ML-105 Setup Page 22 Main Shell Mating Mating the main shell parts is straightforward. ✓ Align the Front Shell / Camera Tray with the Rear Shell, as shown. Gently slide the shells together until they mate fully.  IF YOU ENCOUNTER AN OBSTRUCTION – STOP – IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM AND PROCEED AGAIN.
  • Page 23 ML-105 Setup Page 23 ✓ Visually inspect the main seal for gaps. There should be no visible gaps around the entire perimeter. If you see an uneven shell mating or obvious gap, separate the shell and investigate for the cause.

  • Page 24: Install Lcd & Lcd Front Shell

    Plug this into the Camera Tray. (Shown in BLUE). ✓ LCD Power cable to Camera Tray as shown in RED. ✓ LCD SDI connector to ML-105 camera (shown in GREEN). LCD PWR LCD SDI Looking inside the housing, make these connections.
  • Page 25 ML-105 Setup Page 25 ✓ LCD Power to LCD and LCD SDI connections as shown. ✓ Place the LCD into the guides, as shown. ✓ Place and secure the LCD Front Shell. LCD SDI LCD PWR After connecting LCD, locate into housing.

  • Page 26: Cable Management

    Place and secure the LCD Front Shell Cable Management Note that the ML-105 SDI and LCD Power Cables are secured together with a flexible cable wrap. We recommend you wrap the GCC Cable into this bundle for good cable management inside the housing.

  • Page 27: Mount Lens

    ML-105 Setup Page 27 Mount Lens If your lens requires Flex Gears, install those first and then mount the lens to the camera.  TIP: position the LGD couplers toward the fish logo to avoid interference when installing a lens. See following pages for details on adjusting the coupler position.

  • Page 28: Lens Gear Drives (Lgd's)

    Lens Gear Drives (LGD’s) ✓ General Notes. This section addresses the installation of two Lens Gear Drives (LGD’s) in ML-105. This is relatively straightforward, using only two parts for each lens control: a drive shaft and drive gear. ✓ Select drive shaft length. Several lengths of drive shaft are included with the ML- 105 kit.
  • Page 29 ML-105 Setup Page 29 Pro Action Shown 1. Loosen this screw on each LGD to allow the Lens Gear Drives to pivot and mate with the Flex Gears. 2. Pivot the LGD’s to mate with the Flex Gear. Ensure a good gear mesh.

  • Page 30: Lens Gear Drive (Lgd) Size Reference

    ML-105 Setup Page 30 Lens Gear Drive (LGD) Size Reference ML-105 includes several size LGD’s to accommodate different lens sizes. Below is a reference. Focus Gears P/N 3000-94-242 P/N 3000-94-228 Iris and Zoom Gears P/N 3000-94-229 P/N 3000-94-233 P/N 3000-94-246 P/N 3000-94-239 LGD’s designed for...

  • Page 31: Functional System Check

    GCC control (see control details in next section) ✓ GCC boot ✓ Focus and Zoom controls ✓ ML-105 internal housing cooling fan (which you can feel pushing air left side of the lens) When complete, power down the system with the Master Power Switch.

  • Page 32: Configure Spr's And Port

    Gates Lens Compatibility Matrix. Gates has gathered extensive lens data for decades and can provide SPR configuration guidance for any given lens to use with ML-105. This lens data is summarized in a Compatibility Matrix. It can be found on Gates Website.
  • Page 33 ML-105 Setup Page 33 ✓ A Flat Port is used commonly for macro lenses, and also for medium to long focal length lenses. The focal range that works best starts at approximately 20-35 mm. Referring to the image, setup the SPR’s to extend just past the end of the lens. Keep the entire SPR stack as short as possible while preventing interference with the port.
  • Page 34 ML-105 Setup Page 34 ✓ A Dome Port is used commonly with wide angle and fisheye lenses, typically 8mm at the shortest (35mm equivalent) to about 20-35mm. Referring to the image, setup the SPR’s so the end of the lens – either the lens body or glass element –...

  • Page 35: Mount Stackable Port Rings (Spr's) And Port

    ML-105 Setup Page 35 Mount Stackable Port Rings (SPR’s) and Port ✓ SPR’s are assembled in any order on the housing. Place the lock pin on the first SPR in the ‘lock’ position. ✓ Lubricate O-Rings as necessary for smooth, easy rotation.
  • Page 36 ML-105 Setup Page 36 ✓ When finished mounting SPR’s, mount a Port to the SPR’s in the same manner, mating 90 degrees and rotating counter clockwise when viewing from the rear of the housing. Mate the Port 90 degrees CW from it’s normal position, then rotate 90...

  • Page 37: Changing The Port Base

    Page 37 Changing the Port Base Gates larger port series – the 80 series – can be used with ML-105. The 80 series port system includes both SP80-8 in and SP80-10 in spherical diameter dome ports. This can be useful in certain applications where the benefits of a larger dome are realized.
  • Page 38 ML-105 Setup Page 38 DEEP KOMODO Shown Install the taller feet.

  • Page 39: Installing The 60-80 Spr Adapter

    ML-105 Setup Page 39 Installing the 60-80 SPR Adapter ML-105 allows for using 80-series ports in another way, with the 60-80 SPR Adapter. ✓ Mount the 60-80 SPR Adapter to the SPR60 Port Rings in the same manner as mounting another Port Ring, allowing the SPR to lock in place.

  • Page 40: Water Alarm (Optional)

    Water Alarm (Optional) If you have the optional GWA-2000 Water Alarm installed, refer to the separate user manual for this item. It can be found on the Gates website www.GatesHousings.com The LED indication for the water alarm is found next to Master Power control, shown below.

  • Page 41: Seal Check

    ✓ CAUTION. Draw only about 100 millibars vacuum (Seal Check Lite and Seal Check II kits) or 3 in Hg (Seal Check I) on ML-105. More vacuum can inhibit the transfer of heat away from the housing. ✓...

  • Page 42: 3: Ml-105 Operation

    ML-105 Operation Page 42 3: ML-105 Operation Right Side Controls ✓ Record Trigger. Activates record start / stop on all cameras. ✓ Lens Control. These two mechanical controls can be mapped to a DSLR or compact PL lens for focus, iris or zoom.

  • Page 43: Left Side Gcc Control

    Gates COMMAND / CONTROL Module (GCC). Provides direct camera control of iris (DSLR and Mirrorless lenses), ISO, shutter speed, frame rate, white balance, focus and exposure tools, and much more. GCC functions evolve both with ML-105 firmware updates and Gates feature additions. Refer to Gates ML-105 webpage...

  • Page 44: Gcc Keymap

    ML-105 Operation Page 44 GCC Keymap As of publication of this manual, the GCC keymap is shown here. Refer to Gates website for updates. TBD PHOTO...

  • Page 45: Rear Controls

    ✓ LCD Overlay. A rotational / press control above the window allows toggling on / off the LCD overlay. This is useful if it obstructs view of ML-105 camera overlay. ✓ Master Power Switch. Rotate the control into position and press to turn on system power.

  • Page 46: Buoyancy / Trim

    ML-105 Operation Page 46 Buoyancy / Trim ML-105 has a trim weight / float system for establishing perfect neutral / trim buoyancy underwater. Trim Floats are included with ML-105. Trim Weights are optionally available. There are two general locations for trim weights.
  • Page 47 ML-105 Operation Page 47 ✓ Stackable Port Rings. Trim weights can also be secured to the SPRs and Port Shades, as shown. Trim Weight Mount Boss on SPR. Trim Weight secured with thumbscrew. Trim Weight secured to Port Shade.
  • Page 48 ML-105 Operation Page 48 ✓ Trim Floats. These can be positioned in several places. Refer to image below. Trim Floats. DEEP KOMODO Shown...

  • Page 49: Adjustable Handles

    Page 49 Adjustable Handles ML-105 includes adjustable handle grips. They can be moved left / right and forward / back for optimal hand positioning to controls. See image below. Use the 3/16 ball driver hex tool to loosen (or remove) the two screws to adjust.

  • Page 50: Port Options

    Port. As such, Gates does not warrant optical performance or image quality. Gates endeavors to collect data from the field and our own testing as a resource to customers, but you should always characterize your lens of choice for use underwater.

  • Page 51: Lanyard And Light Mounting (Optional)

    Page 51 Lanyard and Light Mounting (Optional) ML-105 has provisions to utilize a variety of lighting systems. Strong, secure ball mounts for the light arms are located on the handle grips as shown in the image. Lanyard Mounts also attach to the Grip Arms, and can be located forward or aft for best positioning.

  • Page 52: Travel / Transport

    ML-105 requires several considerations for travel. ✓ Camera. It is OK to transport the camera / lens inside ML-105 *ONLY IF* you are in control of the equipment. DO NOT ship or place in checked airline baggage with the camera inside as rough handling can cause damage.

  • Page 53: 4: Ml-105 Maintenance

    Proper care of your Gates housing is important to provide you reliable operation and long life. You’ll find all the guidelines in the “Housing Care and Maintenance” document included with your Gates housing. You can also find it on Gates web site at www.GatesHousings.com.

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