Nodal Ninja NN5 D-16 Model
     NN5 D16 PANORAMIC VR TRIPOD HEAD KIT
Red Door VR Ltd. UK
Nodal Ninja No.1 Reseller for 2007, 2008, 2009

OUR TOP OF THE LINE NODAL NINJA PANO HEAD AND ROTATOR
Includes NN5 upper rotator assembly with 15 degree positive stops and the new R-D16 lower rotator, camera plate, 1 pr. rail stops and now with foam lined hard shelled zippered case. Detent rings are not included or needed.
NOTE: If your camera or camera grip has an offset tripod mount (from center of lens) you will need to order the t-adapter.

Nodal Ninja NN5 - Winner of the Digital Photographer 10/10 Editors Choice award [Issue 82]


Features
Upper Rotator Assembly Features:

Accommodating larger cameras like the Nikon D3 or Canon MKIII and cameras with battery grips.
Allows the use of larger lenses like 17-40mm or 70-200mm F2.8.
Upper rotator with 2.5 degree marking, good for making high resolution mosaics.
Upper rotator 15 degree lock stops detachable "on the fly".
Supports approx 10kgs (22lbs)

Lower R-D16 Rotator Features:
No more need for skipping detent interval. Ideal for pressurized situations in which shooting must be completed quickly, such as in changing lighting. No more missing photos due to mistake in skipping.
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.
More than 10 kg (22lbs) loading supported.
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 diameter of 62mm provides greater precision and stability.
The unique placement of knobs means that they will never appear in the spherical panos.
Fine 2.5 degree rotation markings for making high resolution mosaics.
Compact and light weight - only 453 grams with rail
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)
*requires dual detent plungers

3/8” AND 1/4” thread mount adapter. (Mount directly to your tripod, or EZ-LEVELLER levelling Head).

Allows the use of Quick Release Adapters

Easy assembly - no tools required.

Leveling - built-in quality bubble level for exact leveling.

Finish - attractive “non-glare” matt black.

Ease - large easy to turn knurled edge adjustments knobs (great with gloves in cold weather)

Numerical demarcations on horizontal and vertical rotators

Rail rulers - remember your set points with different lenses.

Rail stops - retain the position of the upright arm and camera mount.

Closed rail design - assures your expensive camera won’t slip off accidentally.

Small Rotator Base - less footprint to edit out when doing full spherical panos.

If your camera has an offset tripod mount (from center of lens) you will need to order the t-adapter. Why might I need a 'T-Adapter? - see video below:

Combined specs:
Weight = 995gr (2 lb 3 oz)
Folded size = 205mm x 119mm (4 3/4 x 8/ 1/4 inches)

Upper Assembly;
Weight = 408gr (14.35oz)
Material = Anodized aluminum
Base Color = Non-glare black
Load Limit = 10kgs (22lbs)

The R-D16 Lower Rotator
Material = Anodized aluminum
Base Color = Non-glare black
Mounting threads = 3/8 inch
Weight = 391g (13.75 oz)
Load Limit = 10kgs (22lbs)
Diameter of 62mm
Height = 49mm

3 blue anodized knobs;
* Dual detent knobs with ball bearing type plunger
* Lock knob to lock rotation

Demarcations (tick marks) on rotator include:
* 2.5 degree small tick marks
* 5 degree medium tick marks
* 10 degree large tick marks
* 20 degree numerations (0, 20,40,60 etc)
* 20 degree diamond marks between numerations

Nodal Ninja NN5 WITH D-16 ROTATOR. includes NEW D16 Rotator Base, Rail Stops, Camera Plate and positive locks on upper rotator mechanism.

Why might I need a 'T-Adapter? - see here (opens in new window)

(WITHOUT T-ADAPTER) = £349.95 (411.19 inc UK VAT)
(WITH T-ADAPTER T-30 MKII ) = £369.95 (434.69 inc UK VAT)


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NN5 with D-16 ROTATOR
Nodal Ninja NN5-D16 panoramic tripod mount Head shown below:


Click and drag on the product movie above to spin the view

360 Object Movie produced with Flash with Object2VR

Nodal Ninja NN5 vs NN3


The Nodal Ninja NN5 has upper rotator lock stops every 15 degrees. These positive locks can be disengaged on the fly without having to remove your camera by use of a handy little lever. Because of the positive locks NN5 can now support up to approx 22 lbs of weight (10 KG)!
Nodal Ninja 3 Parorama Head with camera mounted

NODAL NINJA D-16 Rotator Base unit

USEFUL NODAL NINJA LINKS [open in new window]:

CAMERA COMPATIBILITY AND SETTINGS
Settings for the Nodal Ninja with different Camera/Lenses - save YOU the trouble of finding the 'Nodal Point' yourself!

Useful links:

NODAN NINJA NN5L QUICK REFERENCE SHEET:
FRONT | BACK

NODAL NINJA NN5 COMPLETE MANUAL [PDF]

Prices and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice. The photographic product images on this web site may not exactly reflect the product you receive. Design revisions, updates, improvements and colour variations may exist.

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