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Key Features
- For Panoramic Photos
- Supports Telephoto Lenses up to 6.6 lb
- 8 Precise Click Stops
- Modular Design
The Ultimate M2 Panoramic Head from Nodal Ninja makes it possible for you to produce high resolution single row or multi-row panoramic photos with long telephoto lenses up to 6.6 lb. This head comes with an RD8-II lower rotator that has 8 precise click stops and supports up to a 700mm lens in landscape orientation. A tool kit with the necessary screws and hex keys for assembly as well as a carrying case are all included.
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How does this compare to be RRS pano kits? Will ...
How does this compare to be RRS pano kits? Will it work well with RRS L-plates and lens plates?
The Fanotec Nodal Ninja M2 Ultimte Panoramic Head with RD8-II rotator is a great multi-row panoramic head! From our testing, the arca-swiss clamps on Nodal Ninja products has never had any issue with RRS, Kirk, or other arca-swiss products.
Date published: 2022-08-15
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Can this M2 head be upgraded to the GIGA version later by purchasing additional bits?
Yes, the M2 can be upgraded to M2 Giga by purchasing the M2 to M2 Giga Upgrade Kit.
Date published: 2018-08-24
Will the Nodal Ninja Ultimate M2 Panoramic Head ...
Will the Nodal Ninja Ultimate M2 Panoramic Head work with the Leica SL3-S camera+ 70-200 mm lens, total weight of 5.4 lbs?
The Nodal Ninja Ultimate M2 Panoramic Head With RD8-II Rotator (B&H# NOF8001) is designed to take loads up to 6.6 lbs., so the total weight of 5.4 lbs. for the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH Lens (L-Mount) (B&H# LE70200VESL) (3.4 lbs.) plus the Leica SL3-S Mirrorless Camera (B&H# LESL3S) (1.9 lbs. with the battery installed) is not a problem. Having said that, perhaps your concern is that if the no parallax (A.K.A. "nodal") point of the lens is not close to the center of balance of the camera with the lens on it then the head could be a bit stressed. There is no cause for concern, however, as the head is made of high quality and durable metal and will be able to handle the weight. It will be worth taking the time to balance it as well as possible, however, for the smoothest action.
Date published: 2025-05-26
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I am thinking of getting a Nodal Ninja panoramic head hit for a Nikon D800E and a Nikon 70-200 VRII. Is this the kit to get?
I feel the Nodal Ninja Ultimate M1-L With RD16 II Rotator Panoramic Head B&H # NOM1LRD16II MFR # F8102, would be a better choice.It can support more weight than the other one. And the D800E with the 70-200 lens is pretty heavy.
Date published: 2018-08-24
What's the difference between this and the M2 ...
What's the difference between this and the M2 Giga? Is it just weight capacity?
Hi Khurram, The M2 Giga uses our patented Giga Plate allowing uses to achive precise positive stops of 7.5/5/4/3.75/3/2.5/2/1.5 intervals on the upper rotator or vertical axis. Thx Bill
Date published: 2022-08-15
I shoot with a Canon 5D Mk III and a 70-200 lens. ...
I shoot with a Canon 5D Mk III and a 70-200 lens. Will this product handle the weight?
The Nodal Ninja handles a lens weight of 6.6lbs and the Canon 70-200 weighs 3.3lbs.
Date published: 2020-03-19
Hi, why does the rd8 ii have two separate lugs to ...
Hi, why does the rd8 ii have two separate lugs to plug into the holes for rotation of a certain number of degrees?
The Nodal Ninja Ultimate M2 Panoramic Head With RD8-II Rotator has the 2 plungers in case you want to divide the angle of degrees in half.
Date published: 2025-04-30
Now that I have my nodal assembled, I don’t have ...
Now that I have my nodal assembled, I don’t have anything to mount my 5dmiii with? What part do I need? Am I missing anything? I’m just learning how to use this. Helllllp!
You would need an arca plate for your camera, click the link below to view;
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/581927-REG/Acratech_2167_Arca_Type_Quick_Release_Plate.html
Date published: 2021-01-22