Nodal Ninja 3 w/R-D16 Rotator

Nodal Ninja 3 with RD16 Advanced Rotator.

Our best rotator the RD16 has 16 click stop options from 3.75 degree to 120 degree, ideal for wide angle (8mm) to super long focal lengths (x5 zoom). No more changing of detent rings - now you change your detents or clicks stops on-the-fly quickly and easiely. Simple unscrew the detent plunger knob from one hole and screw it into the desired hole for the desired clicks stops.

The Nodal Ninja 3 series pano heads are best suited for those on the go, a popular choice for Real Estate photographers, hobbyists, hikers and travelers alike. Use for single row and even multi-row. Produce stunning super high resolution panoramas with your point and shoot camera or smaller DSLR with lightweight lens. You can also mount your camera in both landscape (horizontal) and portrait (vertical) orientation.
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R-D16 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 and an additional 8 options making 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
• 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)

Technical Specifications:
Weight: 860g (1lb 14.5oz.)
Metal:  Aluminum alloy
Lower assembly dimensions = L 150mm (6") x D 58mm (2.25")
Upper assembly dimensions = L 160mm (6 1/2") x D 50mm (2") with camera mounting plate
Maximum weight load: 7lbs (3.2kgs)
Ideal working weight load: 3lbs (1.3kgs) note: using heavier loads may cause sagging on upper rotator.
3/8 female thread mount
Demarcations (reference tic marks) every 2.5 degrees on lower rotator, 5 degree tic marks on upper rotator 

Package includes:
Nodal Ninja 3 pano head with RD16 rotator.
Hard shelled carry case with dual zippers
2nd generation Camera Mounting Plate (CP-2)
3 Metal Rail Stops
Hex Key + Misc parts
Quick Reference Guide