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Gates announces adaptor kit for Laowa probe lens

by adamhanlon

Gates Underwater Products has announced the details of an adaptor kit that allows the use of the Laowa 24 mm Probe lens with their Pro Explore and Pro Action housings. Waterproof to 30 m (90 ft), the kit has focus and iris gears that map these control sent the housings and stackable port ring adapter to seal around the Laowa lens barrel. The lens can be used with full frame and larger sensors like RED Monster.

Please consult your local Gates dealer for pricing and availability.

From Gates’ Website

MLA60 MACRO PROBE LENS ADAPTER

UNIQUE WIDE ANGLE MACRO IMAGING WITH PRO EXPLORE / PRO ACTION HOUSINGS

Described as “Weird but Genius,” the Laowa 24mm Probe lens offers a truly unique ‘Bug-Eye’ perspective for macro imaging. A long, tubular barrel with tiny lens tip can extend into the smallest of spaces, yet provide a remarkable 84° FOV, 2:1 magnification, and infinity focus. Further, the Laowa 24mm Macro covers full frame and larger sensors like RED Monstro from a standard Canon or Nikon mount. Full details of this lens can be found here: Laowa 24mm Macro Probe Lens

In collaboration with Venus Optics, the Gates MLA60 Probe Lens Adapter allows full submersion of this distinctive lens, turning ‘Bug-Eye’ into ‘Goby Eye’ underwater imaging. The MLA60 kit includes two custom 3D printed adapter gears to map focus/iris to the housing controls, and a custom Stackable Port Ring adapter to seal around the Laowa lens barrel. Since the Laowa front element is factory sealed, it leaves the Laowa lens probe extending a full 7” / 178mm from the housing seal. An optional cable provides switched power to the built-in LED ring light, too.

Compatible with Gates Pro Explore and Pro Action housings. Future housing compatibility planned.

Key Features

UNIQUE ‘GOBY EYE’ PERSPECTIVE

The Laowa 24mm Macro Probe lens offer remarkable 2:1 Magnification, wide 84° at the tiny lens tip and infinity focus.

MLA60 / Laowa Macro Probe test footage

FULL HOUSING INTEGRATION

The MLA60 directly adapts iris/focus functions to the housing controls. Optional LED ring light power cable with on/off switching.

7IN / 178MM PROBE EXTENSION

Collaboration with Venus Optics allows for full submersion of the 24mm Macro Probe while retaining generous barrel extension

FULL HOUSING INTEGRATION

The MLA60 directly adapts iris/focus functions to the housing controls. Optional LED ring light power cable with on/off switching.

RELIABLE. DURABLE. GATES

Gates is synonymous with reliability and support. And only Gates offers a professional 2-year renewable warranty.

Laowa lenses are covered by separate warranty. Contact Venus Optics for details.

SPECIFICATIONS

REQUIRED COMPONENTS

MLA60 CONSTRUCTION

WEIGHT, PACKING

DEPTH RATING

100 feet / 30 m

WARRANTY