Nodal Ninja · Ring-Mount Pano Heads
Nodal Ninja R20 Static 2.5 /7.5 degrees Tilt Head Only
R20 static tilt head, 2.5 / 7.5 degrees
The R20 is the smallest and lightest precision Nodal Ninja so far, optimised for mirrorless cameras and fisheye lenses, with built-in tilt options of 2.5 and 7.5 degrees.
4.5–17 mm
Fisheye focal range
Lens ring
Mounts the lens
Why a ring-mount head?
A ring-mount head holds the fisheye lens itself in a precision lens ring clamp, not the camera body. The No-Parallax-Point of the lens sits on the rotation axis once and stays there: change the camera, add a grip or swap the body, and nothing has to be readjusted.
With a circular or full-frame fisheye between 4.5 and 17 mm, a complete 360 x 180 degree sphere needs only one row of 3 to 6 shots. That makes the R and RS heads the fastest and lightest way to shoot real estate, virtual tours and Google Street View content.
Features
- Fits the lens, not the camera: one setting for every body
- Arca-Swiss compatible lens ring clamp (lens rings sold separately)
- Repeatable single-row spheres with 3 to 6 shots
- CNC-machined aluminium, small enough for a jacket pocket
- Works on tripods, monopods and Fanotec carbon poles
Ideal for
Real estate & virtual toursFast, repeatable spheres on site, room after room.
Google Street ViewRecommended head size and workflow for trusted photographers.
Pole photographyLight enough for elevated viewpoints on a carbon pole.
Video
Manufacturer description (Fanotec)
Level: Amateur - Pro - Google.
Lenses: Fisheye 4.5-17 mm.
Features: Smallest Pano Head, fits in pocket, repeatable results, fits to lens not camera
Uses: 360x180 Spherical Panoramas, Google Street Views, Google Business Views, Real Estate
Cameras: Any - fit based on lens
The R20 is the smallest, lightest precision built Nodal Ninja to date - even smaller and lighter than the R10. Optimized for mirror-less cameras and fisheye lenses. A single row pano head with built-in tilt options of +/2.5 degrees and +/-7.5 degrees, ideal for fisheye with about 180 degrees angle of view along the width of image sensor, such as converted Samyang 7.5 mm F3.5 on APSC mirror-less cameras and the new Nodal Ninja 7.3 mm F4 Fisheye on MFT system. The lens ring clamp mounts directly onto the lens itself, freeing up the camera. Different cameras can be used on the same lens without adjusting any settings.
Customers upgrading from R10, the No Parallax Point (NPP) will change according to below table.
| Tilt Angle |
LRP Value for R20 Compared to R10 |
| +7.5° |
+0.53 |
| +2.5° |
+0.49 |
| -2.5° |
+0.47 |
| -7.5° |
+0.43 |
Features and Highlights:
Arca Swiss Compatible quick release design.
Built-in +/-2.5 degrees and +/-7.5 degrees tilt, ideal for single row spherical panorama using (cropped) circular fisheye. Change to other tilt options by flipping the vertical rail.
Rolling the camera/lens in any position including the popular 0, 60 and 90 degree positions.
Lens clamp permanently mounted to lens making reproducible mounting possible, and much quicker to set up.
Different cameras can be used on the same lens without adjusting any settings.
Compact and lightweight.
Small nadir footprint.
Built-in spirit bubble level.
1.5 kg (3.3 lb) recommended loading
5-year warranty.
Includes:
R20 Tilt Head.
Neoprene soft case.
Hex key.
DOES NOT INCLUDE LOWER ROTATOR
DOES NOT INCLUDE LENS RING CLAMP
Technical specifications
| Manufacturer |
Nodal Ninja / Fanotec |
| Product family |
Ring-Mount Pano Heads |
| Item no. (SKU) |
F6170 |
| UPC / EAN |
641378087608 |
| Net weight |
83 g (device only) |
In the box
R20 head only; rotator and lens ring sold separately.
Why MJKZZ?
✓ Complete Nodal Ninja system from one source – heads, rotators, lens rings, poles and spare parts
✓ Personal advice on choosing the right head, rotator and lens ring for your camera and lens
✓ EU-based shop with proper VAT invoice and customer service in German and English
Prices incl. VAT. Product images may differ from the actual item. Nodal Ninja® and Fanotec® are trademarks of Fanotec Ltd.
