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Latest News:
* HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM ALL OF US AT NODAL NINJA AND FANOTEC - customer appreciation
* We welcome our newest reseller - Tempe Camera in the Phoenix area
* Nodal NInja 3 MKII wins the Digital Photo Gold Award
* Fanotec kicks it up a notch in it’s new NN5L (prior to Aug.1st) to NN5 Trade-up program - limited terms
* New Rotators - see them here
* Now taking orders for the NEW Nodal Ninja 180 - learn more
* Adobe uses Nodal Ninja for CS4 testing
* Leica Geosystems incorporates Nodal Ninja with Laser Scanner workflows
* NODAL NINJA CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED ------ $10,000+ IN PRIZES WON
* Visit our new “forum” for news and how to’s
* NEW NN3 MKII - with improved lower rotator - click here for more photos
* We’ll buy back your older Nodal Ninja if interested in buying a NN5 - learn more
* Nodal Ninja Flickr Group grows to 380 members w/ 2300+ panos
* Nodal Ninja 5
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What is Nodal Ninja?
Nodal Ninja is a specially designed spherical tripod head allowing the photographer to adjust a camera/lens “entrance pupil” (aka nodal point) exactly over its correct rotational axis.
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This helps to eliminate parallax error inherent when shooting multiple images side by side. Without parallax a photographer can seamlessly stitch multiple photographs together forming a larger higher resolution composite image. Perfect for real estate photography, virtual reality tours and much more.
Scroll down to learn more about Nodal Ninja and the various other products offered by Fanotec.
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Nodal Ninja is lightest smallest panoramic tripod head on the market today.
A low cost solution for both amateurs and professionals alike that seek precision, portability, reliability as well as top notch support.
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LOTS OF NEW STUFF!!!
Fanotec has been very busy in product development. We have new panorama tripod heads and we’re also introducing a new line line up of highly advanced rotators. With the CNC machining processes this assures a much higher precision design with closer tolerances.
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Nodal Ninja 3 “MKII” (NN3-II)
Our flagship model is winning awards, rave reviews and testimonials. NN3 MKII is simply the best product at the best price in the market today.
Nodal Ninja 3 was improved with a newer lower rotator. Higher precision and now even easier to use.
Lightweight, Compact and strong - perfect for those on the go and a popular choice for Real Estate Photographers.
Reversible detent rings (click stops) available = 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 14, 15, 18, 20, & 24 click stops around.
Optional Rotators (see below) offer even more options.
This model supports most point and shoot cameras and many smaller DSLR’s.
Nodal Ninja 3 MKII is available in several different configurations.
Prices start at $199.95
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Nodal Ninja 5 (NN5)
Bigger, stronger more precise.
Fits almost all DSLR’s (Nikon D3, Canon MKII, etc) and even some medium format cameras and supports DSLR's with optional battery grips.
Still lighter and more compact than comparable pano heads the NN5 was built for the more demanding photographer.
Reversible detent rings (click stops) available = 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 15, 18, 30, 36 click stops around.
Optional Rotators (see below) offer even more options.
This pano head is an excellent choice when using heavier gear and longer focal length lenses. Used by amateurs and professionals alike this pano head is easy to setup and use. It is extremely versatile with it's universal design.
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NN5 supports various lenses up to the Nikon 70-200mm 2.8 VR. And you mount your camera in landscape mode as well.
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Nodal Ninja 180 (NN180)
Fanotec is proud to announce a new entry into the product line - the Nodal Ninja 180 (NN180).
The NN180 will support camera/lens combination's which NN3 and NN5 do not support including FC-E9 and Raynox.
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N180 is also intended to simplify panoramas for many camera/lens combination's by allowing “single row” shooting only. This makes it ideal for uses of circular fisheye lenses such as the Sigma 4.5mm & 8mm, Sunex 5.6mm, and Nikon FC-E8/E9. This is not to say you can’t use slightly longer focal lenght lenses as well - if you only do do single rows panoramas this is a very cost effective solution.
Normal price $199.95 on sale now for only $179.95
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NEW Rotator with Bulit in EZ-Leveler-II (RD3L)
A highly advanced product solution with unique rotator incorporating the 2nd generation EZ-Leveler-II. Lightweight and small (350gr/12.4oz).
Users can now adjust very fine leveling with loading of heavy gear on top (10kgs/22lbs). Unlike leveling using ball head or tripod legs, leveling remains stationary after each adjustment. No more need to compensate for the effect of loading. Maximum angle of adjustment is 5 degrees.
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Detent interval can be changed in less than 3 seconds by a simple flip of detent switches, detent interval setting can be changed from one to another on the fly. 3 selectable detent interval combinations of 6, 8, 10 stops. By skipping stops you can get 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 stops.
Limited supply - only $189.95
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NEW Advanced Rotators
A series of Fanotec's new top of the line advanced rotators. Rotators that combines high precision, ease of use, compactness, light weight and durability - just what panoramic photographers have needed. To many features to list here - for full feature list please visit our store and select product for detailed descritpions and technical speicifications.
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R-D4
Complete set of 4 detent interval options;
Stops around = 2, 3, 4, 6
Degrees = 180, 120, 90, 60
Price = $129.95
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R-D8
Complete set of 8 detent interval options;
Stops around = 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 18, 20
Degrees = 90, 60, 45, 36, 30, 24, 20, 18
Price = $149.95
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R-D12 - Top-of-the-Line Rotator
With click stops as small as 7.5 degrees
this is a rotator in high demand.
Complete set of 12 detent interval options;
Stops around = 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 18, 20, 24, 30, 36, 48
Degrees = 90, 60, 45, 36, 30, 24, 20, 18, 15, 12, 10, 7.5
Price = $179.95
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When comparing pano heads consider the benefits of Nodal Ninja
- PRICE - Other QTVR Tripod heads can cost hundreds of dollars more.
- Size - the smallest panoramic tripod head on the market today.
- Weight - from 1lb 1oz (475 grams)
- Rail Stops - locks in your camera and lens in same position with each mounting
- Sturdy - made from lightweight aluminum metal (durable for field use)
- Allows your camera to be mounted in landscape mode
- Allows the use of many Quick Release Adapters
- Made to higher precision tolerances than earlier models.
- 3/8” / 1/4” thread mount adapter - fits all tripods.
- Built-in quality bubble level for exact leveling.
- Finish - attractive “non-glare” matt black.
- Ease - large easy to turn knurled edge adjustments knobs
- Numerical demarcations on horizontal and vertical rotators
- Rail rulers - remember your set points with different lenses.
- Closed rail design - assures your expensive camera won’t slip off accidentally.
- Small Rotator Base - less footprint to edit out when doing full spherical panos.
- Customer support - top notch.
- 2 year Warranty - against breakage due to manufacturer defect.
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Compare with other
All Metal Pano Heads:
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Approx.
Weight
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Approx.
Size Closed
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Approx. Retail
Price (US$)
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Nodal Ninja 3 MKII
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1 lb 1oz.
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7” x 2” x 2”
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From $199.95
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Manfrotto 303SPH
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4 lbs. 4 oz.
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11" x 7" x 6"
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$517.95
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Reallly Right Stuff
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2 lbs . 9oz.
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12” x 6” x 4”
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$800.00
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Kaidan QuickPan Pro
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4 lbs. 12oz.
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12" x 5.5" x 3"
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$849.95
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360Precision Adjuste
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2 lbs 4oz
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8.2" x 4" x 2.2”
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$1,175.00
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