Nodal Ninja Ultimate M2 Quick Reference Manual

Nodal
Ninja
Ultimate
M2
Gimbal
Pano
Head
With
Rotator
D8II
or
D16II
Quick Reference Guide
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Nodal Ninja Ultimate M2 is a new addition to the Nodal Ninja Ultimate Modular System. It fills
in the product line for photographers specializing in high resolution panoramas or mosaics.
The M2 supports lenses up to 3kgs. Its friction adjustable and full bearing loaded upper
rotator make it serve as a good gimbal head for smooth rotation of heavy telephoto lenses at
their center of gravity. Both of its upper and lower rotators have a Start and an End tab for
effective composition and shooting. The lower rotator incorporates precise detent click stops
as small as 2 degrees with Rotator D8 II. The upper rotator can be upgraded (optional) with
precise positive stops down to 1.5° intervals.
Friction
Adjustment
Knob
Adjustable
End Tab
Adjustable
End Tab
Adjustable ring with
2.5° intervals serving
as a Start Tab
Precise detent mechanism
with smallest 2° interval in
Rotator D8 II
Adjustable ring with
2.5° intervals serving
as a Start Tab
Image Courtesy of Heinz Busse
Package
Contents
of
Nodal
Ninja
Ultimate
M2
M2 Upper
Rotator
QRC-65 for Lower Rotator
MFR-210
Lower Rail
Depending on resellers, the package may come pre-assembled in a hard case with or without
a lower rotator. A Nodal Ninja Ultimate M2 No Lower Rotator package includes a QRC-65, an
MFR-210, an MFVR-170C with M2 Upper Rotator and QRC-65 installed, and an MFR-210 with
QRC-40A installed. The spare parts also include screws for mounting optional accessories.
The exact content of spare items may vary with time. Note that an Arca Swiss compatible
camera mounting plate (optional) is needed if a lens ring mount is not used.
Setting
Up
Nodal
Ninja
Ultimate
M2
The M2, being a modular design, can be assembled into several different configurations or
combinations apart from the default package. Users can even mix parts and accessories from
third parties. In this guide we will focus on the default package with Rotator D8 II or D16 II and
instruction for building an M2 from individual parts.
Installing
QRC-65
to
Rotator
D8
II
or
D16
II
1
Anti-Twist Screws
Spare Parts
QRC 3/8" -1/4"adapter
(dia. 12mm x 9.5mm)
Socket round head screw
with undercut (1/4" x 16.3mm)
Set Screw for M2 Upper Rotator
(M4 x 12mm)
QRC Safety Pin Release Handle
(dia. 8mm x 27.5mm)
Socket round head screw
(M3 x 4mm)
Socket round head screw
(M3 x 4mm) machined to dia. 4.5mm
Socket head cap screw
(M3 x 4mm) machined to dia. 5mm
Socket round head screw
with brass insert (M5 x 18mm)
QRC Anti-twist Set Screw
(M5 x 5.5mm)
Socket flat head screw
(M6 x 18mm)
Stainless steel washer
(11mm x 5.5mm x 0.3mm)
2mm, 2.5mm, hex key each
3mm, 5/32" hex key each
The QRC-65 in the No Lower Rotator Package
has 2 anti-twisting screws installed. Align and
place QRC to the lower rotator in your preferred
orientation. Normally the QR handle should
point to the back to reduce nadir footprint. For
Rotator D8 II, the QR handle should point away
from the detent plunger sockets to avoid
interference of knob and plungers.
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