The M2 Giga Manual Panoramic Head from Nodal Ninja is designed for gigapixel high-resolution imaging using telephoto and super telephoto lenses. Nodal Ninja's patented design allows precise positive stops of 7.5/5/4/3.75/3/2.5/2/1.5 intervals on the upper rotator, which can be engaged and changed on-the-fly by simply switching 1 or 2 levers.

When paired with the Advanced Rotator D8II (included), it supports up to 700mm equivalent focal length with camera in landscape orientation, or 550mm equivalent in portrait orientation. The D8III allows precise click stops at 30, 15, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2.5, 2. Due to the precision of the rotators, each photo can have precise coordinates, which helps to quickly align the photos when stitching.

Being a manual panorama tripod head, Nodal Ninja Ultimate M2 Giga is much lighter than a robotic pano head for the same load capacity. There is no battery and charger to carry and no worry of the battery running out during a shooting. The rotator indexing can be turned off for free motion, allowing photographers to capture moving elements such as in a sports, or to capture second shots for an area prone to stitching error by change the overlapping region.

Manual Panorama Tripod Head    For Gigapixel Photography    Compatible with Telephoto Lenses    Precise Positive Stops    Reduces Stitching Errors    Battery-Free Operation

• Based on Arca-type compatible system
• Can act as a gimbal arm for smooth rotation of heavy telephoto lenses at its center of gravity
• Modular design
• Supports long telephoto lens up to 6.6 lb
• Full bearing loaded rotators for smooth and steady rotation
• Upper rotator with adjustable friction to serve as a gimbal arm
• Upper rotator with laser marked index ring with fine 2.5 intervals
• Upper rotator with precise positive stops of 7.5/5/4/3.75/3/2.5/2/1.5 intervals
• Upper rotator can be engaged and changed on the fly by simply switching 1 or 2 levers
• Upper and lower rotators with indicators for starting and ending positions, ideal for making mosaics with a large number of images
• Allows photographers to compose the mosaic first and then set the starting and ending positions, horizontally and vertically
• Precision CNC machined from aircraft aluminum and hard anodized, meaning high precision, accuracy, durability, and long lifetime

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. There is no instruction guide included, and there are all these little pieces in the package (screws, pads, etc). So where are the instructions?

A: You can find an instruction manual here: https://www.nodalninja.com/Manuals/nn3mk3.pdf

Q: 2. Could one replace the Mini Rotator with a different one (CAVIX DH-55D Panoramic Panorama Indexing Rotator Ball Head ) ? If so, would its capacity increase to 5-7 lbs?

A: As per the manufacturer, a custom modification in not recommended and void the warranty.

Q: 3. Can I use a Fisheye with this head? What other items do I need to get to use it. I will be purchasing the Canon EF 8-15 f/4l Fisheye and want to get the correct pan head. Thanks.

A: Hi! I have same question. Did you use Canon 8-15 mm with this head? How did it work? Thank you

Q: 4. do you need Nadir Adapter and what is difference between 279.95 lower rotate d10 package and the one one with the adapter?

A: No, you do not need the Nadir Adapter. But the adapter which does come with the other D10 kit, https://bhpho.to/377PbX0 Is an acra-swiss style mounting bracket. It attaches to the vertical rail and clamps to lower rail of NN3 MK3 and NN6 allowing for 180° rotation of upper assembly.

Q: 5. 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.

Q: 6. will this attach to any tripod? a sirui t-2005x for example?

A: I have a Manfotto tripod and the quick release did not got this nodal. I had to use an adapter that came with the nodal. Now I don’t have the adapter to mount my 5Dmiii to the vertical arm. Can anyone tell me what adapter I should purchase?

Q: 7. I shoot with a Canon 5D Mk III and a 70-200 lens. Will this product handle the weight?

A: The Nodal Ninja handles a lens weight of 6.6lbs and the Canon 70-200 weighs 3.3lbs.

Q: 8. 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: 9. I have the Really Right Stuff PC-PRO Round Panning Clamp already. Can I mount the Ultimate M2 "without rotator "to my RRS panning clamp?

A: The Nodal Ninja Ultimate M2 Panoramic Head Without Rotator uses the Arca-Swiss style clamp. So, the Really Right Stuff PC-PRO Round Panning Clamp with Screw-Knob Release should be compatible.

Q: 10. 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.