Create spherical panoramas with the R20 Static 2.5/7.5° Tilt Head with Rotator Mini RM4 V2 from Nodal Ninja. The Arca-type-compatible tilt head has a small nadir footprint and accepts fisheye lenses ranging from 4.5 to 17mm. It can support a lens and compatible camera combination weighing up to 3.3 lb. Lenses mount to the clamp via lens ring clamps, which are available separately, and not by the camera body. By mounting through the lens, it frees up the camera and lets you set up quickly. The tilt range of the head is +/-3.75° and +/-7.5°, and you can rotate the head a full 360° with 90° intervals, which is four click stops. The built-in bubble level at the bottom of the head ensures your horizons are always straight.

Load Capacity: 3.3 lb    Tilt Range: +/-3.75° and +/-7.5°    Panning Range: 360&dg;    Arca-Type Compatible    Compatible with Lens Ring Clamps    Works with 4.5 to 17mm Fisheye Lenses    Used to Create Spherical Panoramas    Built-In Bubble Level    Lower Rotator with Four Click Stops    Small Nadir Footprint

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What size is the top thread, 1/4-20 ?

A: The information sheet with the rotator calls it an M6 socket. A google search tells me that's a metric size -- not 1/4 inch.

Q: 2. I don’t see a level in the listed pictures. Is there one built into it or do you need a separate level?

A: This unit does not have a level, you will need a separate level.

Q: 3. Will this work well with a Sigma 150-600mm?

A: Yes, you can attach your Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary Lens to Nodal Ninja M2 Giga Plate with RD8-II Rotator. The lens is 4.03 lb and it has a 1/4-20 thread on the foot.

Q: 4. Does this have to be attached directly to the tripod, or can it be installed on a RRS-BH-55 ball head? I used to have a similar setup with RRS that attached the levelling base to the ball head, and than the vertical/horizontal rails would be attached using the levelling base. This made it easier to switch between pano and regular photography? Does the RD8 II serve thr same function as the RRS levelling base did, and can it be attached to the RRS ball head (ball head is arca-Swiss type)?

A: The Nodal Ninja Ultimate M2 Panoramic Head With RD8-II Rotator does not come with a leveling base. It is recommended to use that with a leveling base only. A ball head will make it hard to level it.

Q: 5. What's the difference between this and the M2 Giga? Is it just weight capacity?

A: M2 Giga is designed and made for Gigapixel Photography offering precise positive hard stops.

Q: 6. Can you lock the rotator so it wont rotate?

A: You would need to purchase an anti-twist plate accessory.

Q: 7. Can I use this head with a Sony A7r ii and if so which lens and lens mount?

A: Hi, this is designed specifically for the Sigma 8mm lens and a Canon camera, so it's not recommended for a Sony A7R II.

Q: 8. 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?

A: 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.

Q: 9. i have a sony A7ii with a kit lens. can i use this product with my camera ?

A: Yes, this will work with the A72.

Q: 10. Does the detent has any play or wiggle?

A: We have not had any reports of the detent having any play or wiggle on it.