Ultimate M2 with RD8-II Rotator (F8001)

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~~$869.95~~

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F8001

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Product Description

New Ultimate M2
Nodal Ninja Ultimate Modular System is based on Arca Swiss compatible system, the industry standard for high end photographic support. The M2 is a design with many years of refinement, integrating years of feature wishes from customers. It fills the gap of Nodal Ninja product line for photographers making high resolution panos or mosaics with super telephoto lenses. Furthermore, it can act as a gimbal arm for smooth rotation of heavy telephoto lenses at its center of gravity.

Features and Highlights

Modular design means easy upgrade from previous model and to future models.
Support long telephoto lens up to 3kg (6.6 lb) in weight.
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 upgradeable (optional) with precise positive stops up to 1.5° finest intervals.
Upper and lower rotators with indicators for starting and ending positions, ideal for making mosaics with a large number of images. Photographers can first compose the mosaic, then set the starting and ending positions horizontally and vertically. The indicators will make sure no images are missed and no excessive images are taken.
With RD8II (precise click stops at 30°, 15°, 6°, 5°, 4°, 3°, 2.5°, 2°) to support up to 700mm equivalent focal length with camera in landscape orientation , or 465mm equivalent in portrait orientation.
Precision CNC machined from aircraft T6061 aluminum and anodized, meaning high precision, accuracy, durability and long lifetime.

M2 No Rotator Package	Weight	Price
QRC-65 (Lower Rotator Quick Release Clamp)* Jaw length: 65mm	116g	$75.00
MFR-210 Double Dovetail (Lower Rail) Length: 210mm	230g	$75.00
MFVR-170C Double Dovetail Vertical Rail with Integral QR Clamp	242g	$140.00
M2 Upper Rotator		$130.00
QRC-65 (Upper Rotator Quick Release Clamp) Jaw length: 65mm	116g	$75.00
MFR-210 Double Dovetail (Upper Rail) Length: 210mm	230g	$75.00
QRC-40A (Upper Rail End Clamp) Jaw length: 40mm	72.5g	$50.00
Package Discount		-$30.00
Total		$590.00
Optional Accessories:	Weight	Price
Lens Ring Mount for Supported Lenses (No Upper Rail / Upper Rail End Clamp / QR plate needed)		$109.95
Nadir Adapter Bundle ($39.95 Discount)		$50.00
QRC-40B Bundle ($10 Discount) Slide other QRC along MFR-170/210 Rail		$40.00
External Rail Stop Pair		$10.00
Lower Rotator:	Weight	Price
RD8II (30°, 15°, 6°, 5°, 4°, 3°, 2.5°, 2°) to support: < 465mm eq. foal length in portrait mode, < 700mm eq. foal length in landscape mode.	450g	$249.95
RD16II (120°, 90°, 60, 45°, 36°, 30°, 24°, 20°, 18°, 15°, 12°, 10°, 7.5°, 6°, 5°, 3.75°) to support: < 265mm eq. foal length in portrait mode, < 400mm eq. foal length in landscape mode.	400g	$199.95

Total weight of M2 w/RD8-II = 3.75lbs

Note: EZ-Leveler-II and advanced rotator RD3L not recommended for M2 when heavy tele lens is used.

MFG Part No: M2RD8II.

NOTE: WHILE SIMILAIR TO M1 (WHICH WE HAVE QRG) THE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FOR M2 IS NOT YET AVAIALABLE.
FOR QUESTIONS IN SETUP PLEASE VISIT OUR FORUM

All User Guides and Manuals (html, pdf, doc) - click here

Here is a recent Gigapixel image we shot aboard the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier.
Stats:
Equipment used: Ultimate M2 w/RD8-II Advance Rotator, Nikon D800E, Nikon 80-400mm lens shot at 270mm.
File Size: 24.63 Gigapixels
Panorama size: 355,936 x 69,204 pixels.
Images shot: 1560 (120 columns by 13 rows)

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Product Reviews

The rotator that handles your manual gigapixel panos with ease.

Posted by Gavin Farrell on 19th Feb 2013

The circumference of this rotator provides the perfect distance between detents so when you're shooting and need those precise well marked increments/steps you'e got them. Because the detent steps are clearly marked and spaced out more then the other rotators they're EASIER TO SEE and thereby retain your position in the sequence. If you're looking to use a 300mm/400mm Telephoto lens for manually shooting a gigapixel panorama this rotator will speed up your workflow with less chance for error.