Nodal Ninja · Multi-row Pano Heads
Nodal Ninja NN3 MKII RD16-II Advanced Rotator (Factory Irregular)
NN3 MKII with Advanced Rotator RD16-II
The compact NN3 MKII on the Advanced Rotator RD16-II, for travel, real estate and hiking with lenses from 8 to 50 mm.
No parallax
Exact NPP setup
The classic multi-row Nodal Ninja
The Nodal Ninja 3 and 4 are L-bracket pano heads with an upper and a lower rotator. The camera is moved on the horizontal and vertical rails until the No-Parallax-Point of the lens sits exactly above the rotation axes, so foreground and background no longer shift between shots and stitching becomes clean and predictable.
Because the camera can be tilted to any angle, these heads cover fisheye, wide-angle and normal lenses alike and are the right choice for multi-row panoramas, HDR series and high-resolution mosaics.
Features
- Adjustable horizontal and vertical rails for exact No-Parallax-Point setup
- Upper rotator with positive click stops for repeatable row angles
- Lower rotator with selectable detent intervals
- Compact, light and robust: anodised CNC aluminium
- Arca-Swiss compatible camera mounting
Ideal for
Travel & landscapeLight enough to carry, precise enough for clean seams.
Real estateFast multi-row interiors with wide-angle or fisheye lenses.
HDR & high resolutionRepeatable bracketed series and mosaics.
Video
Manufacturer description (Fanotec)
Level: Amateur - Semi Pro.
Lenses: 8mm - 50mm focal length.
Features: Compact, Lightweight, Inexpensive, Durable.
Uses: Real Estate, Travel, Hobbyist, Hiker, Amateur.
Cameras: Compact, Rangefinder, Micro Four Thirds, smaller DSLR's.
Pano head features:
Size - very small and compact, making it easy to carry and stow (see specifications).
FULL rotation up and down and all-around (with smaller cameras and lenses).
Fits almost all point and shoot cameras from ultra compact to compact, and many smaller DSLR's using smaller lenses.
Rubberized metal knurled knobs. This allows for better gripping and feel and gives an enhanced look.
Made to higher precision tolerances than earlier NN3 model.
One knob adjustable resistance for horizontal panning.
Note: The 16-35mm Nikkor lens is not compatible with both the NN3 and NN4 series pano heads.
The Canon EF 8-15mm is very long for a fisheye and may require the use of T-30-III T-adapter which gives a bit of added adjustment length.
RD16-II Rotator
RD16-II Rotator change click stops on-the-fly. Ideal in time sensitive situations in which shooting must be completed quickly, such as in high-resolution multi-image shooting or shooting the same scene at different focal lengths. Unlike the 8 click stop options of the RD8, the RD16-II adds an additional 8 options making it ideally suited for shooting at longer focal lengths up to 200mm (x5 zoom) for your point and shoot cameras.
Features you'll find in this new class of rotators:
Made from imported premium quality aluminum alloy.
Precision CNC machined components.
Lubricated bearings for smooth rotation.
Laser engraved marking detent interval option can be changed on the fly.
Detent interval can be changed in seconds on the fly.
Knob for locking rotation.
Retainer wire so you don't lose the knobs.
Ideal for making HDR panos and/or mosaics.
Great in windy locations.
Small nadir footprint.
The diameter of 62mm provides sufficient precision and stability while keeping the nadir footprint small.
The unique placement of knobs means that they will never appear in the spherical panos.
16 different degree stop increments (with equivalent number of stops around) include:
3.75 (96 stops)
5 (72 stops)
6 (60 stops)
7.5 (48 stops)
10 (36 stops)
12 (30 stops)
15 (24 stops)
18 (20 stops)
20 (18 stops)
24 (15 stops)
30 (12 stops)
36 (10 stops)
45 (8 stops)
60 (6 stops)
90 (4 stops)
120 (3 stops)
What's in the Box
Package includes:
Nodal Ninja 3 pano head Factory Irregular
RD16-II Advanced Rotator Factory Irregular
Hard shelled carry case with dual zippers
2nd generation Camera Mounting Plate (CP-CP2)
Rail Stops
Hex Key + Misc parts
Technical specifications
| Manufacturer |
Nodal Ninja / Fanotec |
| Product family |
Multi-row Pano Heads |
| Item no. (SKU) |
F3505X |
In the box
NN3 MKII head with Advanced Rotator RD16-II.
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.
