Pool Toys.

Got a project with a water element coming up? We have a wide variety of cameras and housings to suit all sizes of production. Talk to us about putting together a gear package that best suits your needs.

We also have relationships with various manufacturers including Hydroflex so if we need to source or manufacture a housing with enough time most configurations are possible.

Some of our equipment is also available for hire. Check the rental terms listed with each item for details.

UNIVERSAL DEEP HOUSING

  • Our largest housing. This housing is primarily for 100% underwater shooting.

    This is a versatile package able to be used with a range of Arri, Sony and Red cameras alongside a variety of lenses from primes to compact zooms and anamorphics.

    This housing is surface controlled with all functions accessible by the focus puller.

  • Arri Alexa Mini
    Arri Alexa Mini LF
    Arri Alexa 35
    Arri Alexa 235 - Coming Soon
    Sony Venice 1
    Sony Venice 2
    Sony Burano - Coming Soon
    Red Raptor/X
    Red Komodo X

  • Lenses that have been used in the past include…

    Primes:
    Arri Signature
    Zeiss Supreme
    Cooke Anamorphic
    Vantage T1
    TLS Leica R
    Tokina Vista
    Panavision Primo Artiste
    Sigma Cine
    Genesis G35 Vintage ‘66
    DZO Vespid Retro
    Atlas Orion Anamorphic
    Zeiss Super Speeds

    Zooms:
    Sigma Cine Zooms
    Tokina Vista Zooms
    Canon CN-E Zoom

    Most lenses with a front diameter of 150mm and less will fit. Testing always required to confirm.

  • Focus systems tested:
    Arri Hi 5
    Arri WCU-4
    Arri OCU-1
    Preston HU3
    Preston HU4
    Preston MDR3
    Preston MDR5

    Camera Control remotely via:
    Focus Handset - Arri Hi5
    Ethernet to iPad or iPhone
    Ethernet to SmallHD Cine7 monitor

  • Housing available for rental with Housing Tech or trained camera assistant only.

    Hirer must have insurance that covers water damage.

UNIVERSAL LIGHTWEIGHT HOUSING

  • A lightweight, versatile housing able to be used with Alexa Mini/LF and 35 as well as Sony Burano (coming soon) and Red DSMC3 bodies. Being compact it is designed for small prime lenses.

    We recommend this housing for surface work where camera is in the water but not always submerged.

    Can be packaged with or without an onboard monitor.

    This housing is surface controlled with all functions accessible by the focus puller.

  • Arri Alexa Mini
    Arri Alexa Mini LF
    Arri Alexa 35
    Sony Burano - Coming Soon
    Red Raptor/X
    Red Komodo X

  • Due to the compact nature of this housing, small, compact primes are recommended. Final lens compatibility also depends on the size of camera being used. Please contact us to discuss compatibility.

    This is a new housing to the fleet however so far we have used…

    Zeiss Super Speeds
    Arri Zeiss Ultra Primes
    DZO Vespid Retro Primes
    TLS Leica R Primes
    Tokina Vista Primes

  • Housing has been tested with both Arri and Preston focus systems. Due to the compact nature of the housing Arri systems require Mini or Mini RF motors while Preston requires compact motors such as the DM5.

    Focus systems tested:
    Arri Hi 5
    Arri WCU-4
    Arri OCU-1
    Preston HU3
    Preston HU4
    Preston MDR3
    Preston MDR5

    Camera Control remotely via:
    Focus Handset - Arri Hi5
    Ethernet to iPad or iPhone
    Ethernet to SmallHD Cine7 monitor description

  • Housing available for rental with Housing Tech or trained camera assistant only.

    Hirer must have insurance that covers water damage.

CANON C70 HOUSING

  • This is a go to housing and camera package for tight spaces and where it isn’t practical to take large kits.

    Great for surf work or where you just need to grab a quick shoot alongside regular production.

  • Canon C70 only

  • This package currently accommodates the following lenses. Other lenses of similar dimensions may work however will require testing.

    Canon 8-15 FE Zoom (dome port)
    Sigma 18-35mm Stills Zoom (flat and dome)

  • Camera and lens controls are on the housing and to be managed by the camera operator.

  • Housing available as a dry hire after brief training session with hirer.

    Hirer must have insurance that covers water damage.

HOUSINGS FOR ASTERA TITAN TUBES

  • We have 2 x Astera underwater housings with tubes available. These housings have basic manual controls as well as a 10m surface cable that allows wireless access via the Art7 control box.

  • Housing available as a dry hire after brief training session with hirer.

    Hirer must have insurance that covers water damage.

5” WATERPROOF DIRECTORS MONITOR

  • A compact 5” underwater monitor with 5m of cabling to allow director or other crew to view shots while in the water.

  • Housing available as a dry hire after brief training session with hirer.

    Hirer must have insurance that covers water damage.

SCOOTER WITH CAMERA MOUNT

  • A high powered underwater sled/scooter capable of over 20km/h.

    We have a basic camera mount available and able to work with production grips to rig up a number of options to facilitate fast underwater and surface tracking shots.

  • Scooter is available as a dry hire after brief training session with hirer.

    Hirer must have insurance.

ARRI ALEXA MINI LF

  • The ALEXA Mini LF is ARRI's flagship large-format camera. Versatile and adaptable due to its compact size, low weight, and multiple recording formats.

    Kit includes LPL, PL and EF mounts. Can be packaged with a number of accessories including a lens package.

  • Camera is available for dry hire.

    Insurance cover for the full value of the kit must be presented along with ID and full payment prior to collection.

CANON C70

  • The Canon EOS C70 is a highly featured compact camera.

    Camera has an RF mount and kit includes adapters to EF, EF Speed booster and PL mount.

  • Camera is available for dry hire.

    Insurance cover for the full value of the kit must be presented along with ID and full payment prior to collection.

TLS LEICA R PRIME LENS KIT - PL MOUNT

  • Full kit of Leica R lenses rehoused by TLS and in PL mount.

    19mm v2 T2.9
    28mm T2.9
    35mm T2.1
    50mm T2.1
    90mm T2.1
    135mm T2.9

  • Lenses are available for dry hire.

    Insurance cover for the full value of the lenses must be presented along with ID and full payment prior to collection.