NN3 March 2010

Nodal Ninja NN3 MK II Lightweight VR head for single, multi-row and fish eye panoramas.

The Nodal Ninja is a specially designed spherical tripod head allowing the photographer to adjust a camera/lens “entrance pupil” [nodal point] exactly over its correct rotational axis. This helps to eliminate parallax error inherent when shooting multiple images side by side.

Without parallax errors a photographer can seamlessly stitch multiple photographs together forming a larger higher resolution composite image.

Nodal Ninja NN3 Lightweight VR head for single, multi-row and fish eye panoramas.

What's in the box?
Nodal Ninja NN3 MKII Panorama head, Detent disks, hard shelled padded case, spare parts. also now includes 'RAIL STOPS' to easily lock and remember the position of the upright arm and the camera mount plate. NEW updated camera mount plate allowing the mounting of camera/lens combinations where the diameter of the lens protrudes beyond the base of the camera.

Nodal Ninja NN3 VR Head shown fully assembled and also packed flat for transport.

Nodal Ninja NN3 MK II Package - includes:

Size - the smallest panoramic tripod head on the market today.
Weight ONLY 1lb 1oz (475 grammes)

FULL rotation UP with many cameras and wide angle lenses.

Fits almost all point and shoot cameras from ultra compact to compact and many smaller DSLR's using smaller lenses.

NEW Lower rotator design on NN3 MKII, enhancements include: new tension knob without inner lock screw, tension is easily adjusted by simply tightening the knob.

Ball bearing detent plunger is incorporated in the MKII rotator for smooth rotation and click stops.

New precision click ball replaces detent pin. This allows for a more positive feel and decreased wear.

New precision CNC machined detent rings for better precision.

Improved detent ring retention mechanism for easy change of detent ring.

New rubberized metal knurled knobs. This not only allows for a better gripping but also creates a better feel and enhanced look.

Reversible detent rings offer click stops at varying degrees

Made to higher precision tolerances than earlier models.

East one knob adjustable resistance for horizontal panning.

Technical Specifications:

Dimensions (folded)
Lower Assembly: 150mm x 50mm x 40mm
Upper Assembly: 155mm x 35mm x 40mm
Unit weight: (including case) 755g, 1Lb 10oz
Maximum weight load: 7lbs (3.2kgs)
Ideal working weight load: 3lbs (1.3kgs)
note: using heavier loads greater than 3lbs (1.3kgs) may cause sagging on upper rotator.

Nodal Ninja NN3 MK II Package - includes:

Nodal Ninja 3 MKII pano head with standard detent ring rotator
Hard shelled carry case with dual zippers
2nd generation Camera Mounting Plate (CP-2)
Detent Ring included: 15/0, 45/60
(optional rings available 18/20, 25.7/36, 51.4/72, 90/120, 45,60/90,120 degrees)
3 x Rail Stops
Allen Key + Misc parts
Quick Reference Guide

* FOR CAMERAS WITH OFF-CENTRE MOUNTING HOLE PLEASE SELECT OPTIONAL T-Adapter - Why would I need a 'T-Adapter? - see video here (opens in new window)

Allows your camera to be mounted in landscape mode (with optional adapter)

Allows the use of Quick Release Adapters (see Nodal Ninja Accessories)

3/8” AND 1/4” thread mount adapter. (Mount directly to your tripod, or with a levelling Head: EZ leveller MK II)

Sample tours photographed with the NN3 by Red Door:

Take a look around the city of MANCHESTER UK - photographed in summer 2010

Tour of the French Riviera using the NodalNinja NN3 - CLICK HERE

Tour of the island of Majorca, Spain using the NodalNinja NN3 - CLICK HERE