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Nodal Ninja MECHA Rotator E1 and Controller C1 Bundle with R1 Adjustable Tilt Head

BH #NOR1F9905RC • MFR #F9905-1
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Nodal Ninja MECHA Rotator E1 and Controller C1 Bundle with R1 Adjustable Tilt Head
Key Features
  • Hands-Free Panoramic Shooting
  • 360° Turntable Photography
  • Eight Tilting Positions
  • Wi-Fi Connectivity for Remote Control
The MECHA Rotator E1 and Controller C1 Bundle with R1 Adjustable Tilt Head from Nodal Ninja is designed for hands-free panoramic and turntable photography. This unit can also rotate and trigger anything that can benefit from a controlled movement. The controller includes a built-in battery and charger, and the battery features an approximate run time of 10 hours. Three buttons are provided to run presets stored in the memory, which can be configured via a web page interface. Additionally, built-in Wi-Fi offers you the ability to remotely control the unit from a smartphone or tablet. Also present are five LED's to indicate the remaining battery capacity, UI address, firmware version, rotation angle, pairing status, codes entered, and other info. The adjustable tilt head provides eight tilting options at -15, -10, -7.5, -2.5, 0, +5, +7.5, and +12.5°, making nadir and zenith patching easier.
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Nodal Ninja R1 Overview

The MECHA Rotator E1 and Controller C1 Bundle with R1 Adjustable Tilt Head from Nodal Ninja is designed for hands-free panoramic and turntable photography. This unit can also rotate and trigger anything that can benefit from a controlled movement. The controller includes a built-in battery and charger, and the battery features an approximate run time of 10 hours. Three buttons are provided to run presets stored in the memory, which can be configured via a web page interface. Additionally, built-in Wi-Fi offers you the ability to remotely control the unit from a smartphone or tablet. Also present are five LED's to indicate the remaining battery capacity, UI address, firmware version, rotation angle, pairing status, codes entered, and other info. The adjustable tilt head provides eight tilting options at -15, -10, -7.5, -2.5, 0, +5, +7.5, and +12.5°, making nadir and zenith patching easier.

A separately purchased ring mount and shutter release cable are needed for automated panoramic photography.

  • For hands-free panoramic and turntable photography
  • 360° automated rotation
  • Eight tilting options at -15, -10, -7.5, -2.5, 0, +5, +7.5, and +12.5°
  • Small nadir footprint for nadir and zenith patching
  • Built-in spirit level
UPC: 641378088346

Nodal Ninja R1 Specs

Controller
Load Capacity
6.6 lb / 3 kg
Motor Type
Stepper Motor
Minimum Step
0.05°
Maximum Rotation Speed
72° / Second, 12 rpm
Number of Axes
Single
Rotation Range
360°
Cable Size
2.5 mm
Battery Life
10 Hours
Charge Time
3 to 5 Hours
Bottom Tripod Mount Thread Size
3/8"-16
Top Tripod Mount Thread Size
1/4"-20
Dimensions
3.2 x 3.5 x 1.5" / 82 x 90 x 39 mm
Weight
1.1 lb / 492 kg
Head
Load Capacity
7.7 lb / 3.5 kg
Panning Range
360°
Tilting Angle Adjustment
-15, -10, -7.5, -2.5, 0, +5, +7.5, +12.5°
Spirit Level
Yes
Dimensions
2.9 x 1.6 x 3" / 74 x 40 x 78 mm
Weight
6 oz / 175 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.995 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.8 x 6.75 x 4.6"

Nodal Ninja R1 Reviews

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Are there any other manufactures of a similar ...

Are there any other manufactures of a similar product as this one for comparison sake?
Asked by: Glen
A similar option to the Nodal Ninja MECHA Rotator E1 and Controller C1 Bundle with R1 Adjustable Tilt Head is the GigaPan Epic Pro that also has automatic camera movement and also triggers the camera electronically. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1279614-REG/gigapan_600_0008_epic_pro_v_robotic.html
Answered by: Daniel C
Date published: 2023-03-04
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