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This is only a portion of what our customers have been saying about the Nodal Ninja.
Out of professional courtesy we have deleted the names of our competitors when mentioned.
Please drop us an e-mail - we would like to here from you.
- AMAZON.COM - 5 out of 5 stars - simply WOW
By Ayman A. (Saudi Arabia)
I got this package to be able to shoot full spherical panos. Its great! light weight, and the packaging is beautiful. Best of all, its price is unbeatable compared to other pano heads and the quality delivered. To top it off, outstanding customer service from Fanotec. I use it with my Canon 40D + EFS 10-22 / Sigma 8 FE.
no issues at all.
- Hi Bill What excitement !! The NN5 has just arrived at my desk in Q8. It’s a thing of beauty and quality and I can’t wait to get it home and put it through its paces. Already I have a few ideas here in Q8 to test it out on. I will probably set it up for the Sigma 12-24mm. I’ll post the results if they pass Quality Assurance ;) Thanks again Regards
Dave E. Kuwait (Q8)
- AMAZON.COM - 5 out of 5 stars AWESOME
By R. W. (Sunny Florida)
Best price for a Pano QTVR head you will find. Great customer service. I just upgraded to the NN5 (it supports SLR cameras with a battery grip.
GREAT PRODUCTS!!!
- AMAZON.COM 5 out of 5 stars Best affordable panoramac head on the market.
By Lincoln G. "infinity_plus_one" (herenow)
I am a professional virtual tour photographer. I have shot over 1,300 virtual tours. I have tried numerous panoramic heads, including [deleted], [deleted] and custom fabricated models. The Nodal Ninja performs better than the [deleted] and nearly identical to the $900 [deleted]. However, the Nodal Ninja is about 1/4 the size and weight, and breaks down small enough to fit into your pocket. I highly recommend the Nodal Ninja 3. For the price you can't find a better panoramic tripod head. No quality heads are lighter or more compact. You can't go wrong with this product. Help other customers find the most he
- I’d like to say that my first impression of the NN5 is AWESOME! What a great piece of hardware! I’m pretty excited to get out and give it a try. Cheers
Russ O. Canada
- Hi Bill, I already received a note from your shipping team. Thanks so much! You guys really deserve the praise on the internet for your service!
Jonathan Z. California
- Not sure you need any more testimonials but here’s mine. I bought the NN3 MKII and I do Real Estate VT’s. This makes the job so much easier and makes my panoramas go stitch together automatically. I don’t know how I was doing this without a pano head and thatnks to you guys my work as stepped up 10 notches. If anyone is considering geting into panoramic photography let me save you the time and trouble to shop around. I’ve done the shopping, done the research, and contacted other vendors. Nodal Ninja was the best for the money and I am in no way sorry for my purchase. Bill Baily with Nodal Ninja has helped me to understand my needs but wasn’t pushy in trying to sell me more than I needed. I wanted the NN5 but he convinced me to go for the NN3 MKII for my camera. Thanks Bill.
Nathan K. Miami Florida Nikon (D200 and Sigma 8mm)
- I am very impressed with the construction and tight tolerances with the unit and ease of setting up. I know that my $’s have been well spent and this unit will give me many years of service. Thank you
Dan D. California USA
- Hi Bill, What a great surprise! Just got back to work from my Germany Trip, and there it's sitting on my desk! Shiny NN5! And what a beautiful piece of engineering! Rocksolid rotator. And I love the material on the knobs.....really hard and solid. Awesome!
Christian B. California USA
- Woo-hoo - got my Nodal Ninja #5 and I’m happier than a pig in [expletive deleted]. This is just what I’m been needing, sturdy, well engineered and sexy. Thanks guys!!!
Tony G. Montana (Nikon D3 w/ 12-24)
- You guys are ridiculous - seems a bit over the top (OTT) with support. Sure I lost a knob (my fault) but damn Bill driving 30 minutes across town to delivery it personally is the type of support I would never expect from anyone. You really do take a special pride in not only the products you sell but in also making us feel special. Clever keeping a box of products in your car, the EZ-Leveler is a sweet little accessory. I will surely recommend Nodal Ninja to anyone who asks. Thank again for OTT service :-) And oh, btw, thanks for the pointers.
Alan W. Scottsdale AZ (Nikon D3 w/ 12-24mm lens)
- Rob Van Gils....Thanks for getting back to me so quickly, and with such enthusiasm.
Very refreshing....Director of Shipping, and Customer Support Trainee of the month I say!
Ryan M. Japan
- Just wanted to thank everybody helping out a newbie…After 1,5 weeks after I recived my NN3 MKII I’m was able to make this 360x180 panorama. A special thanks to john Houghton Regards
Touareg - Nodal Ninja Forum
- I love my NN3 pano head: handy, quick and precise.
ti360 - Nodal Ninja Forum
- This tool is so handy to use!! Just love it!!
discocandy - Nodal Ninja Forum
- very much thankful to NN for giving such a fast and robust head platform. my few months back shoot i am posting first time at NN3 forum. used 2 nn3 for more than 2.5 year and ordered new nn3 mk2 receiving tomorrow. Thank you again bill.
atomicmak - Nodal Ninja Forum
- The NN5 (full model) performed perfectly with the long exposure times (normal was 1.6 seconds).
John - Nodal Ninja Forum (40D + Tokina 10-17mm )
- NNL5 is great value for money. Solid built and works perfectly. The only thing which I miss is (cm) scale on one side of lower arm. Beside that NNL5 is flawless. Customer service is superb, the parcel with NNL5 reached my doorstep in less than 5 days (USA-->Poland), everything nicely wraped and secured.
Jack S. - Poland (Canon 5D & EF 17-40 f/4)
- I just wanted to say thank you for an outstanding product and even better customer service. I have had 2 phone conversations with you (one before I purchased my NN5L and the other right after) and both times I was really struck by your patience and your professionalism. You and your product are in a class by your/ themselves....Thank you so much for your time and your excellent product and service. Sincerely,
Kamran S. UA (Nikon D300 10.5mm, 12-24mm, 18-200mm, 80-200mm)
- hi Bill, I bought my nodal ninja from you last november and took it to Antarctica the next month. It worked out great and I know have some very large, very high definition prints of the spectacular landscapes there. thanks for this great product!
Joe H. - Antarctica
- I had a small glitch in my NN5L order placed today. Bill made it right .... I'll just say I am a great fan of Bill & NN even before I receive my NN5L. Customer service BETTER than it should be!
MisterMo - Nodal Ninja Forum
- Bill, You're a model of customer service! A class act. Let me know if I can do anything for you. Thanks
Ed G. USA
- Yes, support from the NN team is outstanding in every way. If there a question or problem, they make it right - FAST!
Macro - Nodal Ninja Forum
- I would echo the comments: I had purchased my NN3 via a UK reseller, and to cut a long story short the horizontal arm got damaged with usage, nothing wrong with the product it just took a heavy whack that bent the arm. I emailed NN3 for advice and very quickly got a replacement arm delivered through the mail. To say that I was impressed would be an understatement. Customer service that is way beyond what I expect and I look forward to making future purchases. (well, apart from actually parting with cash, never did like that bit)
Ped - Nodal Ninja Forum
- I would like to add my thanks to the Ninja team! As a new customer who purchased a NN3 and then decided to return it and upgrade to the NN5L, I have had an excellent customer experience. Mauro and Bill have been very responsive to my questions and my new NN5L is winging its way towards me Thanks
emac50 - Nodal Ninja Forum
- Here's my first panorama with my new NN3MKII. I'm very please with my purchase, great rig !
drflash - Nodal Ninja Forum
- I have to say, you do nothing but amaze more and more :) Thank you very much for the super quick reply. I know the settings come with the CD attached to the package but the moment I got my NN5L I was on my way to Singapore and I only had with me the MacAir which does not have CDrom. I followed the link provided below and found what I needed. Did one simple test and it came out superb. I mean, the quality of my image are not as good as other Panoguide forum members but the stitching was flawless on first try. I didn't need to do much adjustments using the PTGui PRO. Normally I had lots of problems fixing problems and really hard time setting up my (deleted) you wouldn't be able to imagine. I have to say, your product and support really is worth every single dollar. Thank you very much :) best regards
Sebastian P. - USA
- Hi Bill- I spoke to you on the phone this morning about the 5L. I made the order and now I see that you've already shipped it- thank you so much for that super quick work. I'll have plenty of time to get used to using it. If you ever decide to add a customer gallery feature to your site I would be happy to contibute to it. Anyhow- thanks again for the great service.
Greg R. - USA
- Bill, Thanks for the great support of your product!... All the best,
Paul H. - USA
- I want to thank you for your quick super service. It was way more than I ever expected but with a great product you guys are full of surprises!.... Thanks again for the great service and such a great product.
John C. - USA
- It arrived yesterday! Again, thank you for all your help..... I can't wait to get it out in the field! I'm stoked!
Appreciatively,
Gilles D. - USA
- Thank you, Bill. That was unexpected and exceptionally nice of you. I am exceedingly happy with the NN5L. It is really a quality piece of gear. Sincerely,
Steve D. - Arkansas USA
- Rob, Thanks for the quick response and the upgrade on shipping !!!! Now I know why people say good things about Nodal Ninja ! I'm anxious to get start using my NN3MKII. Thanks again,
Rich D. - USA
- Rob, I can't say enough about how spectacular your customer service is. I wish I worked for your company. Thank you so much, I really appreciate your tremendous responsiveness. I look forward to sending you guys some samples of the work I create with my NN. Thank you!
Brad F. - USA
- Mauro, The NN5 and EZ-leveler arrived today. Kudos to Bill for calling me on my cell phone Friday to tell me he had both in stock. That sort of customer service really impressed me. I am even MORE impressed by the actual product. Both the NN5 and EZ-leveler are beautifully machined, precision tools. After seeing the NN5 in person I don't know why anyone would buy a cheap plastic imitation or pay MORE for the competitor's version. There is no doubt in my mind I made a very wise purchase! Please compliment Bill on getting me these products so quickly - well in advance of my shoot. Now I just need to figure out the logistics of creating spherical pano's! It has been a true pleasure doing business with you.
Bob Miano - USA
- I've had my NN3 since last October, and I am so, so pleased with it. I have done many 360/180 panos with it, plus a number of high-res mosaics, and I really cannot fault it. It's light in weight and compact, and simply does the job! Congratulations to you and Nick on a superb product. Kind regards
Andrew H. - UK
- Thank you Bill, I've heard alot about you and your excellent costomer service via online forums and word of mouth. You simply dealt with my problem quickly and without and issues, thank you so much, I can now go back to my daily routine without having to worry about this problem.... Thanks again. sincerely
Will Chang - USA
- Bill I appreciate you telling me what other companies are in the market. I’ve looked at them all and see for my 5D your 5L will give me exactly what I need. What’s with [deleted]? Man don’t tell people they even exist, totally negative vibes, it’s like they could care less about customers. Slow to answer emails, condescending remarks like they don’t care about “me”. The heads behind the heads are as, if not more, important than the heads themselves. I looked at some the forums you suggested, not really a chatty chap myself, but I see others speak as I do about [deleted]. Thank you for addressing my concerns, perfect! I wish you great success
Chuck J. USA (Canon 5D 17-40mm)
- Thank you guys, I got the NN3 yesterday in my hotel. And I love this tool.....Greeting from LA
Norman S. - Germany
- I am very impressed with the quality of your products and great customer service!!.... Thanks for all your help.
Rome H. Maine - USA
- The NN5 is a Superior System, beautifully machined, amazingly strong, and amazingly well thought out. The speed it sets up and the portability combine to make this is a real winner. I love the stops because they are easy to adjust and positive without using undue force that might accidentally move something off line on the tripod, or the tripod itself depending on the terrain..... For the first time user the NN5 is a no brainer to put into action. Nevertheless, I am glad you have meticulous instructions for changing the indent rings, washers, and whatever I have yet to encounter as they are quite detailed from a quick read. Again finding the nodal point and setting up has never been any easier because nothing is moving while I change my setting; this made it a snap with a lens I had not used before for a mosaic. My compliments Bill to you and Nodal Ninjas on making a system that is strong and fits in my bag. I am all smiles here! I will definitely want the stop upgrade on the vertical arm when it is available. Thanks for your help and look forward to a long relationship.
Rodney O. - Georgia USA (Nikon D300 w/ 28-135mm lens)
- I already sent you positive feedback shortly after I received my NN3, but now that I've been using it for several weeks, I really wanted to tell you how much I appreciate (love) it! It's so easy to use that I don't even have to think about it. Is there a better definition of a good tool? It just does what it's supposed to and does it so well! It small and light, yet strong enough and clearly well made. I've been taking more panos than ever when I was using one of your competitors tools. Hey, can you design and build my next car!? Thanks! A very satisfied customer
Sy B. - USA
- Just wanted to take the opportunity to say thanks. It took the NN3 less than 4 days to arrive (Japan), tested it last week end and i'm really happy with this purchase. It's worth every penny. Thanks again, and i'm looking forward to the NN5 when i upgrade my DSLR Cheers!
SamSed - Nodal Ninja Forum
- I bought my Nodal Ninja about three years ago. I have the first model, which have always been working great up to this day. I now own a 40D and it still does the job ! I am not a pro, but I like to be able to make the best possible panoramic photos, and in order to do that I really needed a device such as the nodal ninja...
Inexpensive compared to others, and very easy to use. It is invaluable and I couldn't have made my panoramas without it. The new models are more expensive but as I've read, they offer a great deal of improvements. So that'd be great if I could win one of these top of the art goodies :-D Keep up the good work, Phil.
TheJuice - Nodal Ninja Forum
- In praise of nice workmanship . . .My NN3 II was shipped quickly from Rosauro and I couldn't believe the quality when I unpacked it ! (Even my wife was impressed at the 'microscope precision' look of everything) I sat in my car in front of the post office and just stared at the looks of this BEAUTY. The concept and implementation are superb. The black case is very nice and functional too. (I don't usually appreciate when a product comes with a case to make it look 'special') BRAVO !! The EZ-leveler is awesome! I used to mess with my tripod constantly to level it up, now I just make sure the tripod is "level-ish" and then use the ez leveller to adjust quickly. Can't beat it!
Wide-Eyed - Nodal Ninja Forum
- I recently purchased the NN5 and it's definitely a beefy unit! I have my Canon 40D with WFT-E3A wifi grip on it. I just got my pneumatic air mast (for pole aerial photography) and did a few trial runs. I sent the mast up with a motorized pan/tilt head, with the NN5 and Canon40D/WFT-E3A on it, that's about 10lbs of gear. At 49 feet (fully extended) it worked great, eventhough I did have guy wires on the mast and it was leaning over a few feet (that means even more force on the joints on the NN5) It worked flawlessly!
spyboy - Nodal Ninja Forum
- The combination between NN3 and the appropriate software convinced me that this panoramic head was just for me – especially after I had the opportunity to try the new MKII rotator thanks to your new dealer in Bulgaria. Probably my next purchase will be exactly MKII. I am quite pleased with it and with the last NN3 version on the whole. The new accessory products you have been developing recently also make excellent impression to me.
rico_e1 - Nodal Ninja Forum
- I had purchased my NN3 via a UK reseller, and to cut a long story short the horizontal arm got damaged with usage, nothing wrong with the product it just took a heavy whack that bent the arm. I emailed NN3 for advice and very quickly got a replacement arm delivered through the mail. To say that I was impressed would be an understatement. Customer service that is way beyond what I expect and I look forward to making future purchases. (well, apart from actually parting with cash, never did like that bit)
Ped - Nodal Ninja Forum
- Man I cannot believe I spent all this money on a (deleted). The [deleted] is great but try getting some help from [deleted]. I’m only sorry I did not see the NN5L earlier. I don’t have deep pockets but went out and bought your Nodal Ninja. I appreciate you guys being there, when I have a question you are quick to answer. This is important for me from a professional standpoint. Now I have to try and sell my [deleted] and see they do not hold there value. I learned the hard way. Thank you NN team.
Barry B. New York NY (Canon 1ds - various lens)
- Thank you very much for a great product and an informative forum. I attended Jook Leung's first-ever 360 Degree Panoramic Workshop at the Maine Media Workshops in Rockport, Maine in April. We all tried out various pano brackets and most ended up using the Nodal Ninja. It works (extremely well). Thanks for your incredible "support", Bill.
haroldro - Montreal Canada - Nodal Ninja Forum
- Hi, 2 years ago, I bought a Nodal Ninja SPH2 model. I know ...you will tell me that it is now a vintage piece... but it works just perfect.
saraniel - Nodal Ninja Forum
- Again, you went the extra mile when you really didn't have to. I really appreciate it.
Tarick F. USA
- I just spent two days working with friend who has been shooting VR professionally for years. It appears as if Nodal Ninja is the WAY TO GO!
Just waiting for the IRS check to arrive and stimulate us out of this depression.
Ninja is a great solution to real problem for anyone serious about VR.
Diver George - Nodal Ninja Forum
- Your Staff have been wonderful to deal with, which means more to me than a low price item or a purchaseable item without support. Thank you!
Vince K. USA
- Had a chance to use my new NN3II on the ninth of June with a Nikon D200 and a Nikor 10.5mm lens. The NN3II worked just great and very easy operation of 6 around for a 360 and one up for a zenith. On the 360 shots I did tilt the camera down 15 degrees. A fine piece equipment. Thanks Nick,
Lanky - Nodal Ninja Forum
- Hi Bill I'v received My NN5L today I'm very happy to start with NN5L + Nikon D300 +Nikkor 105mm Fishieye lens
Takezo - Nodal Ninja Forum
- Had a chance to use my new NN3II on the ninth of June with a Nikon D200 and a Nikor 10.5mm lens. The NN3II worked just great and very easy operation of 6 around for a 360 and one up for a zenith. On the 360 shots I did tilt the camera down 15 degrees. A fine piece equipment. Thanks Nick,
Lanky - Nodal Ninja Forum
- Hi Bill,
We love your bracket so much that we are getting a second set for our new Photographer. It is a great system and we are looking forward to seeing the new improved version! Thanks,
Maz H. New York USA
- Hello here from a very happy customer - first a NN2 SPH and then a NN3 (mk I) - and soon a NN5 that I am going to order without waiting for the result of this giveaway. When my NN2 was stolen with all my camera gear, it was one of the first things I ordered back (and Bill was incredibly nice).
sbprzd - Nodal Ninja Forum
- Thanks a lot that is much appreciated. We are looking at expanding our Virtual Tour team so later on in the month we will be ordering more. Thanks again for the great service Regards
Murray W. New York USA
- The new one arrived last week and it works perfectly! Thanks so much for the EXCELLENT customer service!! I am so impressed.
rebecca - Nodal Ninja Forum
- I bought an NN3 last year for my first trip to the National Parks of the Southwest (Zion, Bryce, Moab, etc). I'm not sure what I was impressed with most. The sights I saw or the ease of use and beautiful design of my NN3. Oh, and I brought back some awesome photographs, compliments of my NN3!
avpman - Nodal Ninja Forum
- Hello Bill, thanks for your mail. And thank you for that nice NodalNinja - panorama photography opened a new world for me and my NN3 helped me a lot to discover that world. And after more than 300 pictures my NN3 is still in a very good condition and working fine. But i can take a second NN3 when i'm taking pictures with friends and the can start making panoramas to :o). thanks
Klaus F. Germany
- Thanks for the forum, it should allow me to shoot better. I bought my NN3 from France when it was just released but never had the time to really use it. I'm glad I kept it though!
I knew I would put it to good use one day and enjoy it. By the way, I want to send my best regards to the guys who manufactured it and take good care of the forum and the website which are crystal clear.
Daedalus - Nodal Ninja Forum
- I'd like to thank you for your products, good ones but affordable ones ! Rare in the photographic world, especially panoramic one (and apologize for my poor english, too)
Fischer V. France (Canon 350D w/ 10-22mm)
- I found out about Nodal Ninja by reviewing some excellent panoramas on flickr, and I am hooked! after multiple recommendations I ordered the NN3 MKII without hesitation. thank you!
heavily - Nodal Ninja Forum
- Recieved my NN5L from rosaurophotography your Canadian Dealer. I am super impressed with the quality.
Gary J - Canada
- How some companies stay in business is beyond me. [deleted] is not customer oreinated so Im took my business to you guys. I have heard of your support which I havent needed because your ninja is perfect for me. regards
Jerry W. Japan
- Hello, upgrading from NN3 to NN3II with the new rotator is a good deed ! The difference is amazing !
Smoother rotation, sharper clicks, easier to adjust, no vibration.Much better all round.
Thanks for this evolution ! Cheers,
Pepsi - Nodal Ninja Forum
- This is why I love these guys. Where else in the world can you get customer service like this?
chuxter - Nodal Ninja Forum
- Being very fond of free prizes (:-) i really thought i should add a message saying i just ordered a NN5L after several hours of research (like 60 or so over the last two months), the main competition was the [deleted] which would have ended at about the same price as the NN5L with shipping and everything, but the NN has the advantage of vertical shooting which the [deleted] has at a 40% higher price. Also the NN has recieved alot of good reviews and this forum shows a great deal of interest in me as a customer so i actaully feel safer buying a NN5L from you, half a world away, than a [deleted] from the local reseller, 15 kilometers away.
xtreme - Nodal Ninja Forum
- 'm useing a Nodal Ninja 3, fantastic product!!! Light, small, compact & easily transportable
Kuczora - Nodal Ninja Forum
- Shameless plug for the NN3 (so I can get into the contest and win big. Although, I'm really very happy with the current NN3. Maybe one of those new rotors?) The NN3 is so small and light, that I was able to take it camping and hiking, and yet so accurate that I was able to template my first pano onto the following panos. Contol points? With the NN3, the word is "easy". Let PtGui generate 'em, then go to the control point table, highlight anything over 0.55 and delete it.
Kirk D. - Nodal Ninja Forum
- Thanks, Bill. Your package just arrived in Montreal. Everything looks great. Your gesture is very much appreciated. Your NN products are great---simple design and very well-made. Once I can figure out which model I need, and when they're available, I'll be ordering a pair of the newly-announced NN rotators. If it happens this summer, I'll be dealing through you, for shipment to my Maine summer place. Thanks again. All the best,
Harold Montreal Canada
- Just received my NN3. I can't say enough.I love it! Exceeds my expectations. Well made and just the right size so it doesn't get in the way. Thanks for a great product.
Sy B. USA
- I'm using the G9 now with the NN3. It works like a charm for spherical panos without a fisheye. It does take a LOT of pics to get there, but the quality is higher. I go that route because my output is to large format print.
Frate - Nodal Ninja Forum
- I like the versatile use of the NN5 a lot, for a high pole I shoot 5 images around with the panohead mounted on the Seitz VR Drive and a Canon 5D+shaved Tokina 10-17mm @14.6mm wit a downtilt -15 degree to get a nice leap in nadir.
Wim K.- Nodal Ninja Forum
- I recently became interested in doing panoramic photography. I asked 3 people for advice and all of them told me to get a Nodal Ninja! thank you for making my decision making easy.
Prunus - Nodal Ninja Forum
- I have one of the first NN5's...what a great product. Very impressed when I received it...craftmanship and materials are outstanding. Used it for a client the next week, generating a QTVR of the pano created of the inside of his restaurant. Very easy to use. I played with it the day prior, then shot the restaurant the next day. Images stitched wonderfully and everyone loved the pano & QTVR. It paid for itself on the first use. Thank you for a great product! Shocked
Rob P. Nodal Ninja Forum
- Extremely happy with the Ninja! I've recommended it to a friend who runs a real estate photo shooting company. He'll be buying a nice collection of NN3s / NN5s to outfit his crew.
Degrey - Nodal Ninja Forum
- Gee - you guys keep improving on what I thought didn’t need improving. I bought the MKII rotator for my 2 year old NN3 which by the way has been dropped and abused (sorry) and the thing works like new. The new rotator has much better feel and much easier to use not having to worry about the lock screw. Well done Nodal Ninja team!
Mike R. Texas (D70/ 10.5 Nikkor)
- hello, i bought the original and sold that to a friend to upgraded to the NN3. i love this unit, it is inexpensive (compared to most others on the market), well built and easy to use. i mainly create multi-row flat pan images and the NN3 has helped to speed up the stitching process with better alignment of the individual shots. thanks for coming out with such a great product.
1_special_k Nodal Ninja Forum
- I just couldn't bring myself to the nearly $1000 with all the bells. I decided to put together my own. I have the shop with all the tools to do this. I was in the process of ordering materials and some off the shelf parts when I found the NN 3 mkII. I put all my material purchases on hold and did some quick cost analysis. The result: I can't even buy the materials for an indexed head nodal panoramic head for what I just paid for the NN 3 mkII. Thats not counting what my time is worth to do all the machine work to put one together. For example the Manfrotto 300n indexing head currently sells for $180. Then you need 3 sliding rails and another way to index the upper head for multi-row panographs.
PS I used to do all this in the old days with a tripod with 360 degree markings and a long long long.... time in the darkroom ! Thanks for a great product(NN 3 mkII)........
Carl C. - Nodal Ninja Forum
- I just received my NN3 after only 3 days of waiting
 Â I must say that I am blown away by the quality of this product! This is a precision piece of equipment nicely packaged and well thought out. I am simply amazed! INCREDIBLE piece of engineering! Thank you so much for providing such a quality product at an affordable price. Can't wait to put it to use on my trip across Europe in a couple of weeks. Thanks again!
DeGrey - Nodal Ninja Forum
- Wow! That was fast and you and your company are AWESOME!!!!!.....However, seeing how you quickly take care of your customers here and in customer service and support through all the forums I've visited and seen you assisting other as well, I'm very confident in my decision to go with your product. I look forward to a very long relationship with you and Nodal Ninja, Thank you,
Al M. Washingon USA
- I own several (deleted) models that are trash compared to the Nodal Ninja 3. Its tightness, precision and light weight make for simple, easy repeatable setups that yield excellent results.
ventifact - Nodal Ninja Forum
- I want to thank you for a quality product. Keep going!
Benedict K. USA
- I'm back in Korea from my month in Hawaii....I am happy to report that everything about my NN5L continues to work well and exceeded my expectations.
David H. Korea
- I got the new indent today. Thanks. Excellent customer service and an excellent product. I really like the NN3 MKII. Thanks
Dan A. USA
- I wanted to let you know I've received the NN3 and absolutely love it!
Matt S. USA
- Hi, Nick, Bill and everyone who visit this forum, this is another success of the NN staff and a new place online to share with new no
dal ninja users and panographers. This is what was missing the creat the perfect balance between a great product, an excellent service and an enthusiastic and increasing community of pano-makers. With the hope to share useful and interesting experiences, I send a greeting to all.
Luis Nodal Ninja Forum
- Hello, Nick, Bill & Everyone! "build it and they will come"... yes they will and im here lol!
Glad to see one of the best Pano Heads in the world now has its own dedicated forum! Nodal Ninja all the way!!!! How am I every gonna get any work done now with all these forums lol!
Regards
Carl Nodal Ninja Forum
- Congrats to Nick and Bill and everyone involved with the Nodal Ninja! I am a true believer in this product and their dedication to excellent service. I couldn't imagine using any other pano head. The size and portability, not to mention the low cost, just can not be beat. This forum is another great way for anyone interested in panoramic photography and I have definitely added this site to my list of resources when I get stumped or need some advise on anything related to panoramas.
Ed F. Nodal Ninja Forum
- Thanks a lot Mauro, your level of service is unprecedented. Kind regards,
Marcel V. Netherlands
- Hello, Greetings from Germany. Since January 2007 I am a very satisfied user of the NN3 with Nikon D200 + Nikon AF DX 10,5 mm. Congratulation, the new developments look great! My interest for the future is to do the panos with my D2Xs. So I will need a new Nodal Ninja Cheers,
Pepsi - Nodal Ninja Forum
- I've used the NN3 for about 18 months now, shooting hundreds of panoramas. I've just changed a detent pin for the first time because I could barely feel the clicks-stops. I'd love to upgrade to the MKII or the NN5 just because I like to unpack and use new gadgets but I don't actually need to, my NN3 serves it's purpose just fine.
Henri Nodal Ninja Forum
- wanted to give a quick report of the NN3: Without knowing exactly why, I am getting amazingly accurate stitches on the first try. This is also true for NN5. I suspect that the improved accuracy of the indents with the ball bearing makes it much easier for PTGui to optimize. When walking around with the tripod with camera and NN3/NN5 mounted, the first optimized pano can be used as almost perfect template for the others that were shot near the same location.
Carel S. California (Canon 5D w/ 10.5mm Nikkor)
- The NEW Nodal Ninja 3 MkII is a fantastic panohead and the improvements to the rotator and detents over the NN3 is significant.
Smooth, Bathhurst Australia
- I received my NN3 Mk2 today and having shot a few interior test shots I must say that this head is great. Some may consider this a downgrade from the likes of othr more expensive options but I beg to differ. Previously I used a (deleted and the results were good a best. I would have to retune the head constantly and even configured perfectly still found the head to sag under the camera weight. For a head that weights less than a quarter of the (deleted, the Nodal Ninja its far superior. It can be locked by plates to keep its setup and does not sag in the slightest. PTgui stitched a 6+2 shot sphere flawlessly with no need to fiddle with control points - that’s what I want - a head that I can take time to produce great shots and not have to worry about alignment errors occurring that can ruin a pano. I would recommend this head to anyone intreated in starting panoramic photography for its simple setup, and further endorse it for professionals because its lightweight, flexible and outperforms heads 2x or more its price. See the results of a super quick test capture thrown into PTGUI via my attachment image - please don’t mind the watermark - now i know this head is perfect I will be moving to PTgui from my previous (more expensive) stitching application. The shot is just a simple 6 row fullframe fisheye in a cofined space to really push the alignment accuracy - results perfect.
Patrick C. Ireland (Nikon D70 10.5mm DX)
- Studying the detailed photographs on your Web pages gave me a fair idea of what the Nodal Ninja 3 looks like, but I was truly surprised and greatly impressed when I finally had one in my own hands to examine. My late father-in-law was a skilled engineer who produced, amongst other things, precision medical equipment. Seeing his work gave me some appreciation of the challenges involved in making exactly calibrated tools. How well you have succeeded in meeting the manufacturing demands of a spherical panoramic tripod head! The build quality is impressive and adds to my confidence that I shall enjoy many years of useful and rewarding service from this photographic tool. While the essence of the design brief for a panoramic head is quite straightforward I recognize that implementing all the consequential details is not. In this you have succeeded marvelously and in particular I note with approval that the Nodal Ninja 3 is a mature product incorporating many refinements, no doubt based on years of experience and problem-solving. Also to be applauded is the reasonable pricing of all the items in your catalogue. I wish you continued and growing success in your business. Creative photographers need dedicated, skilled and sympathetic technicians like you to support what we're trying to achieve with our art. I have completed a number of basic experiments using the Nodal Ninja 3 and the results have been all that I could have wished for at this stage. The head is quick and easy to assemble, thanks in particular to the rail stops, and the E-Z-Leveler simplifies tremendously the sometimes very fiddly task of getting the camera exactly horizontal. With kind regards and best wishes,
Graham S. Adelaide, South Australia ( Sony DSC-F828 CZ VS T 7.1–51mm)
- Took my first pano today with the D300 and NN3II. The pano looks great...
Simon S, Australia
- All in all, I am extremely pleased with the NN3. I think it is the most appropriate tool for my needs and it does everthing I require of it. If I were to require another pano head, I would certainly get another NN3 and I would certainly get it from Rosauro. Happy Nodal Ninja 3 user,
Tom B. Canada
- I use my Nodal Ninja all the time in my professional resort photography and especially when out in the field. I thought about the new Nodal Ninja 5 for my Canon 5D but decided to stay with the smaller lighter version. Maybe I'll get the bigger one later.
Richard C. New Caladonia
- Dear Nodal ninja, thanks for creating & re-design such a good gear.
C. Chia Maylasia
- I received the shipment today and have tested the leveler and camera plate. Love them both. I appreciate your continued commitment to developing for the VR community.
Gary O. USA
- I Use the NN3 kit for use with my D200 and 10.5mm and had to take the time to say it works perfectly! A well designed product. Thank you
Brian. H Ireland
- I really appreciate Nodal Ninja's commitment to its customers. It's a pleasure doing business with you! Cheers,
Jim C. Atlanta, GA
- Hi Bill, The NN5L rings arrived today - thanks they will be very useful, and they are such beautiful things, just as objects, aren't they. My NN5L arrived last Friday along with the T-30 adapter I ordered from red Door VR. The 'fit, feel and finish' are excellent and it has a very 'pro' appearance. My initial efforts with my D40+10.5 fisheye and my small P5100+WC-E68+T-30 (3 rows of 12 around for 360x180) have been very pleasing. I'm glad I chose the NN5L rather than the NN3 - which would have been quite 'good enough' for either of the cameras - because I actually like it being bigger - I'm not planning to hike with it - and the 'excess length' on the arms provides nice 'handles' with which to move it around.
Andrew S. UK
- So far, I really like what I see. This NN5 is much stronger than my previous QTVR head. I was able to do a quick and dirty pano almost right away and it should work well. I am impressed by it. Look for a Blog post about it on my site soon.
Joe L. St Simons Island, Georgia USA
- Hi Bill, Thanks so much for your help today! I've read on the web that you guys have GREAT support, and they weren't kidding!I should be good to go now!
Gary D. USA
- Excellent product! Why I spent a thousand dollars on a (deleted) I’ll never know. Sure it’s a quality head but certainly does not justify the cost for my purposes. This is testament to the fact that you need to shop around before you buy. In my case I only had to ask once. I’ll sell my (deleted) and take the money saved (or lost) to buy a lens. Thank you Nodal Ninja - you rock!
Chuck A. Texas USA (Nikon D200 w/10.5mm lens)
- Its a great product, your efforts are much appreciated and are benefitting many people.
regards
Phil, Australia
- Love my NN5 by the way, feels very well machined and nice positive clicks.
Henley B UK
- Thank you for your exceptionally prompt service - the package arrived on 29 Feb in perfect condition. Regards
Tony H. Australia
- Hi, I wanted to thank you for getting this out so quickly. (and for making such a cool product!) It got here in plenty of time for me to tinker before the shoot and it really was the perfect tool. I have even had a chance to do some creative work of my own too...
Bill P. USA
- I received the NN3 early this week and am anxious to use on my camera when I receive the new tripod. I do want to commend you on the excellent quality of construction.
Tom M. USA (Canon Digital Rebel )
- Fantastic customer service from across the work, im so impressed, i've already recommended you to other photog's here in sydney. cheers
Mark K. NSW Australia
- NN5L is what I have been looking for. It works well with my D3 using the 70-200 2.8 VR lens. I use this lens for doing mosiacs so sturdyness is important. Nick you did well on this. Regards
Alfred B. Hamburg Germany
- I recently purchased a NN5L (2/23/08), In past I've used a (deleted) Pano Head and a (deleted). Your NN5L is very well built, a solid, well thought-out piece of equipment, Nice JOB
Gregory M. NY (Canon 40D)
- Hi All, I recently purchased the NN3 from Rosauro (Candian Reseller) - by the way... he is a true professional with exceptional service. Thanks Rosauro!
Tom V. Canada (Canon 400 Xti with a Peleng 8mm)
I use a Canon 400 Xti with a Peleng 8mm.
- Well well well this NN5L a piece of quality work. Nick did well in the design and development of this model (as in previous models). Many thanks and keep up the great work!
Steve W. California (Canon MKII)
- I purchased from my local shop in Alba Piemonte Italy. I was going to buy from the Uk but wanted to support my local shop so I asked him to source it for me. I guess he contacted your Italian guy. Great product Nick, very easy to use especially with all the lens settings on your site. Regards
Clive W. Italy (D300 + D70s Sigma 10-20)
- Hi Bill, The more I use this Chevy, the more I like it. This is really a nice piece of craftsmanship. Everything fits well, clamps down tight, and it's very easy to use. Swapping out the detent plates is even less fuss than I anticipated. Thanks!
David H. USA (Canon 400D 10-22, 24-105, 70-200 IS)
- Hi Bill, I want to thank you for your wonderful product. I'm a professional photographer and I use your head when I travel. I have other products that I use for my professional work. One product that I have was very expensive. $1045 is what it cost me plus shipping. I won't mention its flaws or name manufacturers but one day I decided to use your head with my Canon 15fe lens. I've since purchased other panorama heads because I need to do template stitching on most of my assignments. However I keep your head in my camera bag whenever I go out. Its the best backup a professional can have. Its also the best head to travel with. I also want to thank you for your superb customer service. I've dealt with many companies in the past. Your service tops them all. Great job and keep producing great products for the VR community.
Paul L. USA (Canon 5d and 15mmFE)
- I got your head some weeks ago and spend much time with it. Its a really good head and in my opignon the best compromise between strudity and weight....Congratulations to your head!!!!
Julian K. Austria
- Bill, You certainly do live up to your reputation. Thanks for that most valuable link...just when I thought I had some free time... I am aware of Panoguide forum and have used it - information overload usually. FYI - I am now selling my (deleted) head there - too heavy and more than I need. Best regards,
Hamish T. Wyoming (Nikon D80, Sigma 8mm f3.5)
- Thanks again, I received the NN5 on last Friday. I used on Sunday. Very nice and soooooooooo smooth. I like it.
Karl S. USA (Pentax)
- I've just sold my (deleted) and purchased a NN3 through your UK distributors - great service. Essentially nothing has changed apart from I now have and extra $300 in my pocket and I'm not in danger of injuring myself from carrying around a panoramic head. THe NN3 is about 1/3 of the weight and packs down for more conveniently for traveling. Great product - thanks
David C. UK (Canon 5d / 17-40 f4l and 50mm f1.8)
- I'm really thrilled with the NN5. The build quality is first rate. It easily supports the D3 and 70-200 2.8 zoom,just like you said it would. Excellent product!
John B. USA (Nikon D3, Shaved Nikon 10.5 fisheye)
- Hi Bill, i've got it today. GREAT STUFF ;o) Thank you one more time - for your service, for the goodies and the very friendly communication. Now i will try it - and, sooner or later, you will find my firts - nodal-nija-panorama on my homepage. So, I think we will have contact in the near future because of further business. Kind regards
Norbert S. Germany (Nikon D2X)
- Bill- Thanks for taking care of me. I did indeed get the NN5! Although the 5 looks like it will become my go to rig, the 3 will stay in my camera bag for a long time. My initial impressions: Hefty feel, thick arms nice finish. Rotator detent screw adjuster makes getting the feel of the detents a breeze without screwing up the rotator operation. Camera plate looks to make the setup faster. Damn, it's big. I wonder if and how the friction control knob on the side of the rotator is going to effect nadir stitching. The upper rotator detents are pretty stiff, I'll have to adjust them. The bubble level works! Yay! Please pass on my congratulations to Nick for a successful product launch. And, thank him for his efforts and his commitment to our little niche of photography. Hope you have a great '08!
Rob C. Virginia, USA
- I love Panoramas and have struggled making good ones w/o a pan head. I did some homework, found your product and the new NN5! Pre-ordered it, and WOW! First, I'm amazed at how beautifully made it is. Second, but even more important, I was able to set it up and use it in about 10 minutes from start to finish, even with a change of detent plate included. First series of shots came out dead bang perfect on the first try... absolutely perfect stitch, no parallax error, no ghosting. I'm impressed. Thank you... my panoramic world just got a whole lot easier and a whole lot better. Love the nice case etc., too. Best,
Rand A. USA (Olympus E-3, E-510, E-1 )
- Thanks heaps, just received my nodal ninja 5, what an awesome product!! It is long enough for my camera/lens combination, but small enough to fit in my camera bag. Thanks aswell for the case that I didn't know I was getting. It was worth the wait.
Toby H. New Zealand (Nikon D80 + Nikkor 18-200VR)
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- Superb service and packaging. In eagerness to find the camera lens's nodal point, much to my partner's annoyance, I have taken over the brightest and longest room of the house, the kitchen. No supper tonight! I have read so many favourable reviews of the NN3 but now I have it in my hands, rather on my tripod, no words can do the service and the device justice. Thanks Bill & Nick!
Steve A. England (Canon G5)
- Very interesting product, key assets are: the small size, the light weight and the reasonable price.
I absolutely love the small hard shelled case which fits into my pocket. ;-) I have to recognize that the NN3 in it's simplicity is very functional, robust and well engineered. A great asset, considerably reducing post-pro time is the possibility to shoot the nadir avoiding the tripod footprint in the image, by simply unscrewing and turning the vertical element. To my knowledge the NN3 is the only head on the market having this feature.
VRMag.org
- I have given my Nodal Ninja a real workout over two months of professional tourism/resort photography sphere images that includes trekking for miles in very rugged terrain. It's light, quick, easy to set up, easy to use, well thought out, and otherwise a fine and well made panorama head. Thanks for a permanent addition to my photo kit. I've already thrown away my former pano heads.
Richard C. New Caledonia (Canon 5D Sigma 8 , Canon 15mm)
- This is a great item, it does what it has to do perfectly well. I had a technical question and the answer came back within hours! Great product, great service.
Jorge S. USA
- The NN3 has been working out just fine and has taught me a lot. Rosauro has been great in making suggestions on how to improve my projects.
Keith M. Florida USA (D300 10.5mm Nikkor)
- Just like to let you know that I’ve just got back into Bangkok after being in Laos for about 1 month. The Nodal Ninja you sent me is very convenient, small lightweight, and strong. I had no problems what so ever with it. Thank you very much.
Thomas W. Thailand (Nikone D200 w/ Sigma 15mm)
- Thanks for selling me the NN3 nearly a year ago. It has paid for itself many times over. Customer service has been excellent. I have shot and stitched a number of stunning wedding panos with the Ninja:
Mike J. USA
- I really love the product! I makes pano's a pleasure to shoot!
Ryan M. Japan
- Thank you very much for answering so fast and for your kind rebate....I really appreciate your efficient and friendly customer service, don't change anything ! Vive Nodal Ninja ! Best regards,
Michel N. France
- Hi Bill, I've been using the Nodal Ninja now for almost 4 months and it's everything you said it was! Very easy to use and quick to set-up. My real estate virtual tours look great and I actually sold a property site-unseen...they only saw my virtual tour! Great product at a great price!! Just had to drop you a line to say thanks! All the best,
John R. USA (Canon EOS 30D + Sigma 8mm Fisheye)
- Hi I purchased a Nodal Ninja recently and I wanted to post my results. The first thing you notice when you open the box is how well made it is. It is solid aluminum and there is no bend in it at all. It comes in two pieces with all of the accessories you might ever need for it (extra pads, extra plates, hex driver, etc) I was able to put it together and mount it on my Manfrotto 925b and mount my Pentax K10D on it in about 2 minutes without ever looking at the manual. I then took a quick glance to see about determining entrance points, and was taking pictures on my porch within 5 minutes. Very simple to use and very solid feeling..... I know there are other ones out there for a lot more money, but I can honestly say I can't imagine what might be better about them. The Ninja is built to last forever, and the customer support cannot be beat. Highly recommended.
Micheal K. (dpreview forum)
- Bill, Wow.... I wasn't expecting that.... Thank you very much for the gesture, I sincerely appreciate it. I've been looking over forums etc for a while, researching panoramic heads, and I realised that you had a class outfit, but I have to say I really am taken aback, not to mention thoroughly impressed, by just how much you genuinely want your customers to be happy with their Nodal Ninja experience. Bravo! You have just relegated B&H and 17th Street Photo to positions 2 and 3 on my mental list of photography good guys! Once again, many thanks,
Graham L. United Kingdom
- Hi. I just bought the NN3 last week. It was ordered from Rosauro (Canadian Reseller) and the experience was first rate. I've already shot many dozens of panos with it and I like it very much....Before closing this message, I wish to once again assert that I am a happy user..... If you do not change a thing about your detent system or your product, I will continue to use, enjoy, and recommend it. I can do what I want to do with it by putting in the plate with only two detents and using the smooth areas, however, when you're shooting at sunset and trying to take the pano as quickly as possible because of the rapidly changing light conditions, the detents are a God send. A very happy user,
Tom B Canada (Pentax K100D, DA 50-200, DA 40L, DA 16-45)
- Bill, many thanks for your incredible service and the pre sales assistance. I ordered my NN3 last Tuesday and it arrived here yesterday (Monday), I should also thank the US and Australian postal services. I assembled the NN3 in less than a minute and love the rigidity, look and feel of it.
Mike C. Australia (Pentax *istD & K10D Sigma 15-30, 24 to70, 70 to 200)
- Hi Folks, I bought one of the NN3 pano heads after reading the comments on these forums and I have been well impressed with it since. A well constructed piece of equipment an well priced. Unfortunately, I managed to damage my NN3 and from that experience I am even more of a fan of the NN3 as I found that their customer service is second to none. I contacted Fanotec for advice after damaging the NN3 and I was bowled over by the quick response and by a quick replacement part shipped over from the states. Often I read customer reviews on web sites and seldom believe the comments. I have to say though, I now believe all I read about Fanotec and the Nodal Ninja. If anyone is considering buying a panohead, consider the NN3. To my mind, you really cant go wrong with the NN3.
Ped - (Panoguide Forums)
- The Nodal Ninja arrived safely and I have been very impressed by its construction and neat way it can been put together and then packed away back into such a small pouch. This makes it very handy and a prefect accessory to always carry in a camera bag. Regards,
Karl H. UK
- Just received my Nodal Ninja 3 the other day, just wanted to let you know I appreciate the fast delivery and the exceptional build quality of your product. Your product obviously reflects your attention to detail and the product performs flawlessly!
Dan C. USA (Nikon D200 18-70, 50mm)
- I just get the NN3 from my colleague who just back from San Francisco. After half day test with my camera and lens, it work quite well!!!! Light weight and compact enough! It's convenient to take with me when I trip overseas. Thanks very much!!!!
Minlang Taiwan
- The Nodal Ninja has scored very very well. They only telled positive things about it. The NodalNinja is very well and strong build. Even in stormy weather it stayed stable on the stand. Keep on the good quality. Greetings and kind regards,
Patrick from the Netherlands (Canon EOS 350D with 18/55mm Kit lens)
- I am really enjoying its compactness and light weight...Thanks
Dave S. Canada (Nikon D70 Tamron 14mm 2.8)
- Hello Bill,I received the Nodal Ninja 2-Sph from you off your Ebay store. This thing is a work of art! The very first ever panorama I shot was a 360 QTVR of my back yard, with just one setup, 15 images @ 24 degree plate. 100% perfect!
Gerald W. USA (Canon S2-IS)
- NN3 package arrived in Melbourne on Friday 8 June (only 4-5 days later). Very quick!
I am very impressed with the quality and high standard of manufacture in the NN3.
I'm sure I'll have a lot of fun using it. Thanks again.
Ken H. Australia
- Just so you'll know. I found your product on the "FromParis.com" website. It's a great pan head and I want to thank you for your prompt service. I actually received it faster than expected...
Mike H. USA
- Dear Mr. Bill Bailey, MANY MANY THANKS for considering me as a 'SPECIAL CASE' and so nice of you. Till time, I was manage with my hand made pano head with lots of unnecessary editing efforts for stitching errors and now after getting NN3, I hope I will do much much batter for my VR business. All credit pass on to Mr. Bill - NN3. Many thanks for proving camera set up to start using NN3 as soon as its in my hand. (I have Nikon D50 + 10.5 Nikkon Fisheye Lens and its camera set up for using NN3 is with me in advance from your website. User Manual also downloaded & printed and found very useful. Once again Many Thanks Mr. Bill Bailey. Best regards,
Mukesh V. India
- I want to reiterate that I really like your pano-head. It is the only one I am willing to travel with (the (deleted) was a pain, and the (deleted) is a monster). I totally agree that your panohead is an engineering compromise (every head is a compromise). But well used and a properly calibrated lens, I can make panos as good as with any other head.
Daniel G. Canada
- Bill, Thanks a lot for the info, that worked a treat. As a normal (deleted) user I am very impressed by the way with the Nodal Ninja.. All the best,
Andy H. UK
- Thanks so much Bill. If you want to quote any of my repeated expressions of gratitude on your website please do so, you have helped beyond the call. Very best wishes,
Chris. L UK
- It was a quiet night on Mawson Station. Many people stayed up until the early hours of the morning watching a very spectacular aurora display over the station. Max temp:-4.0Min temp:-13.2 Max wind gust: SSE 57knots. This is a beautiful place for photography. I use a Nikon D200 with Nikon 17-55mm and 10.5mm lenses, this being mounted on my Nodal Ninja atop a Manfrotto Tripod 3001BN with the Manfrotto 3265 Vertcial Hand Grip. Because of NN’s all metal construction it performs quite well in under such extreme conditions. Also being easy to setup and take down (one knob) makes it a valuable addition to my gear. A great product! Best Regards from the bottom of the world.
Megan D. Mawson Station Antarctica
- I’ve dealt with many MANY companies and have operated a couple myself. The product you represent is everything you say and more. The support is the best I have experienced from any company and worthy of recognition. I look forward to future products - rest assured you have a loyal customer.
Shane R. Ireland (D200 Nikkor 10.5mm fisheye)
- Mr. Bailey,... I have tried NN3 and my first impressions are very positive. This is an excellent product. I look forward to doing more business with you in the future. Thanks again,
Jack G. USA
- Bill, like to thank you again for the efforts and speed and professionalism with which you operated. I have tested and made several Pano pics and am very pleased with the NN3.
Jim D. Germany
- 360rage.com - Dennis A. said on December 23, 2006: Rating 10 and reviewed:
This is perfect example of value for dollar spent. After my camera fell off a lesser expensive model I need something a bit more reliable. Nodal Ninja fit the bill perfectly. I do Real Estate Virtual Tours and use the head exclusively. Its lightweight, easy to setup and use and very dependable. I highly recommend this head. DA
- 360rage.com - @lphons said on January 26, 2007: Rating 9 Value for money 10, and reviewed:
Good value for money. I use the NN3 since december 2006 and its a pitty I didnt get it earlier. Quick setup. I use it with my Canon 30D and 5D. Not suitable for the high end DSLR (like Canon Mark II a.o) Great service from dealer.
- 360rage.com - David L. said on March 21, 2007: Rating 9 and reviewed:
RE: Nodal Ninja version#3 Excellent value for the money - no doubt the best in the market for this price range. I own (deleted) and sorry I didnt learn of Nodal Ninja before I bought it. All the same features at hundreds less. I say YES to buying Ninja Ninja if you plan on doing any type of panoramas.
- 360rage.com - Richard Chamberlain said on March 30, 2007: Rating 9 and reviewed:
I have the Nodal Ninja SPH-2L and have been very happy with the purchase. First rate support for a first rate product. No need to spend hundreds more when the Nodal Ninja will do all you need! Awesome product!
- 360rage.com -Charles Hendrick said on August 8, 2007: Rating 10 and reviewed:
NN3 is perfect for me. Its lightweight and supports my D200 perfectly. Bill has been super quick and goes out his way to answer my questions. There is no other product that comes close to the value for dollar spent. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
- Last year I have ordered the Nodal Ninja 3 and since the first day it has arrived, I am really pleased with it! I am a mechanical engineer and I need to say that I am impressed by the simplicity and quality of your product, really outstanding! Best Regards,
Maurice K. Netherlands (Canon EOS 350D + Canon EF-S 10-22mm)
- We love the ninja! It works sooooo much better for us. I'm glad we found you guys!
Al W. USA
- Hi Bill, just took delivery of my new Nodal Ninja 3 a few moments ago. Excellent service just 4 days to me on the other side of the globe!! The build quality is fantastic!! The photo's on your website do NOT reflect the level of detail and construction quality of the actual product. Can't wait to get out and have a play. Cheers,
Ewen C. New Zealand (Sony Alpha A-100, SAL1118 11-18mm)
- Bill, Many thanks. I love the portability of the NN3. I can pack and take it almost anywhere.
Larry H. USA
- Hi, I just wanted to say thanks for the super fast shipping and the quality of the nodal ninja 3 is even better than I expected. Great product! Thanks again,
John S. USA
- Hi Rosauro & Bill: My NN3 arrived and I was very pleased with the quality and ease of use. It is a big improvement over the (deleted) that I had used with a Canon A640....As you know, I now have the Nikon D40x. My Nikkor 10.5 mm lens just arrived and I set things up per the very clear instructions for the NN3. Thanks
Keith M. USA
- Hi, I received the Nodal Ninja yesterday and I'm very happy with it! I've been getting great results with panoramic shots that Warm regards from a very happy Australian customer.
Jackie D. Australia (Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ30)
- Bill, I just want to tell you that your Nodal Ninja 3 Panoramic head is WONDERFUL works great and is very well made and very light.
Sergio Z. Spain
- Many thanks for NN - very cool, easy to transport, and well thought-out kit!
Duncan M. UK (Canon 5D + 15mm)
- Several years ago, when I discovered the liberating combination of digital camera and multi-exposure panorama, I knew, someday, I would probably end up either getting some expensive setup (having started with a point-and-shoot camera, or never attempt a panorama again. Needless to say, with Canon releasing the 300d, the panorama addiction grew. Then I discovered the ridiculously amazing works featured on sites such as www.panoramas.dk, and I knew I was going to have to get a well made tripod head in order to have the ease of precision that is afforded to the pros. The last straw in my age of freehand panoramas was a commissioned work for a large-scale backdrop for a museum on a shoe-string budget. Shooting the pictures was easy - shot about 30 in two minutes. But then came stitching and correcting them. It was a nightmare. 20 hours of Photoshop gave me a releasable product, but I swore off shooting panoramas unassisted unless it was an emergency.
So I then looked on the net for a suitable pano-head. I have to admit: When I first looked at the Nodal Ninja, I wondered whether it would work with a setup using a 5D body. But it was the most affordable and portable rig I could find. When I put it to use though, I was glad I had gotten the T-adapter as well. The learning curve with this device is non-existent, and I got immediate results with 30min of trial and error (possibly less if I had used the grid technique)......To finish, all I really wanted to say was I appreciate having such a well-made panoramic head made available for such an excellent price. (next to filters and a camera rain cover, it's the least expensive piece of gear in my kit) It works with the Canon 5D setup perfectly, and I can't imagine not working without it (even though I really know I had to before). I certainly will recommend it to any one who inquires about panoramic photography. Thanks Again,
Emil E. Victoria Canada (Canon 5D EF 16-35mm f/2.8L)
- I,ve had NN3 now for about 6 months and use it almost daily. The thing is build like a Sherman Tank - very strong and durable. I don’t believe I didn’t order sooner and really kic myself. I haven’t had a chance to experience your talked about support because I haven’t had a change to even use it. I also own a (deleted) and it’s for sale if you’re interested. Many thanks for a great product.
Bret H. (Nikon D70s Nikon 10.5mm Lens)
- Just received my Nodal Ninja 3 the other day, just wanted to let you know I appreciate the fast delivery and the exceptional build quality of your product. Your product obviously reflects your attention to detail and the product performs flawlessly! I actually ordered the 2-3 day express delivery, ordered it on Tuesday and the post office tried to deliver it on Wednesday afternoon! Excellent customer service, can't wait to shoot with it! Thanks again.
Dan C. USA (Nikon D200 18-70, 50mm, 70-200)
- Hi Bill, I've been using the Nodal Ninja now for almost 4 months and it's everything you said it was! Very easy to use and quick to set-up. My real estate virtual tours look great and I actually sold a property site-unseen...they only saw my virtual tour! Great product at a great price!! Just had to drop you a line to say thanks! All the best,
John F. USA (Canon EOS 30D + Sigma 8mm Fisheye)
- Bill, thank you for your prompt attention. May I congratulate you on your great customer service. Thanks again,
Richard G. UK
- Nodal Ninja is truly a great product and I spend much less time stitching panoramas than I did before hand. BY taking two images of the floor, my bottom cap is reduced as much as possible so I can generate the largest possible view. After using the Nodal Ninja, I can't imagine ever taking another panorama without it! Best Regards,
Mark N. USA (Olympus E-500 w/ Olympus Fisheye)
- Hi Bill, Never in my dealings on the internet, have I had personal replies and service like yours, congratulations and thank you. Almost like talking to an old friend.....Hope to hear from ya soon Regards
Gary K. Australia (D70s and 10-20 lens)
- I bought the Nodal Ninja 3 about a month ago to replace a (deleted) and could not be happier! It is an excellent value - superb design, construction, finish, and precision in use. Thank you and Nick for such a great product that is obviously a labor of love. Thank you again,
David M. Texas
- I decided to try the NN3 because I wanted a much lighter and smaller head than my (deleted) to carry in my photo backpack. I am EXTREMELY pleased with the head. In several tests I am now getting better results that with the (deleted). I will recommend the head to anybody.
John B. New Jersey
- I just ordered the NN3 about two days ago and it showed up today. I am amazed at the quality of this product. I can't wait to get it in the field and start using it. This is a great bargain in pano photography. Congrats for the excellent product design and finish!
Joe B. USA (Pentax K10D w/Pentax DA21mm)
- Hello Bill, I have received the NN3 today. It looks so beautiful! I tried it to shoot a full spheric pano with my Nikkor 18mm lens, 12x3=36 shoots. The result is perfect! Thanks for your smart product! B.Rgds,
Jesse L. China
- Just got the product and the first test done for the Nodal Ninja... incredible product so far. It's much smaller than I thought... highly portable and incredibly accurate....Thanks so much again!
Josh K. USA
- Dear Nick and Bill, I’ve been a customer for a couple of years. Just sold my old SPH-1 on eBay for $110!! That’s only $9 less than I had orginally paid. Not bad after 2 years of use and it was still working perfectly. Because the older model withstood the test of time I had to jump in and buy the new NN3 and I wasn’t dissappointed. NN3 is nice and light, and easy to use, I love the 45/60 clcik stop plate.....Thanks guys, wish you the best of success!! Cheers,
Christian D. Sydney, Australia (D200 w/ 10.5mm Nikkor)
- Dear Bill, many thanks for your message and service! I've been giving the Nodal Ninja 3 a good workout and it's performing very nicely!...Again, many thanks for your kind help and fantastic service.
Stephen N. USA
- I received the Nodal Ninja 3 last week. It works great, very easy to adjust the controls, even in our freezing temperatures. It's a very well-designed piece of equipment. Thank you
Harold R. Montreal Canada (Canon Rebel XT/Sigma 8 mm 3.5)
- Hi Bill, I am very happy with my NN3. It works for the 5D/Nik10,5 and for my brand new 400D/Sigma 8 f/3,5....The NN3 I can put on a light stand and I like that ! :-)) The (deleted) can go to eBay then :-)) Regards,
Frank D. Netherlands
- I have a Ninja 3 and I do love it. I am lucky because in the first time I have a Ninja.
Pham L. Vietnam (Canon EOS 350D, Tokina 10-17 fisheye)
- What a well made pano head. Great service from you all around. Regards,
Kevin C USA (Canon 30d 8mm sigma and 10-22mm)
- Appreciate your assistance in helping me. I’m new to this and the added support you provide is very valuable to newbie’s like me. Thanks again
Shelly O. Washington DC (D70 with 10.5mm lens)
- I am very happy with my NN3. It works for the 5D/Nikkor 10,5 and for my brand new 400D/Sigma 8mm f/3.5....The (deleted) is very heavy , needs a sturdy tripod. So for indoor I have a lot of shade from that combo. The NN3 I can put on a light stand and I like that ! :-)
Frank D. Netherlands
- Hello Bill, here are some words from a satisfied customer. I am the house photographer for a large restored very ornate 1920's era movie house. I have been making large panoramas of the interior, for years with great difficulty. Upon getting the Nodal Ninja, I immediately started a new panorama project for the theater. The ease of use is outstanding. I wish I had this wonderful tool years ago. Also thank you Bill for the wonderful communications, I highly recommend your product and of course, you personally.
Lou B USA
- I have received a parcel from you with NN3. Many thanks!... It is good, that in a complete set there is a T-adapter...In any case, I very much liked your panoramic head, is very simple in use, literally for 5 minutes I managed precisely to adjust a camera of concerning an entrance pupil. Once again many thanks.
Alexander S. Israel
- Order has been delivered. Fantastic Tool!!!!!!! Tested it, flawless quick stitch!!!
David F. USA
- I got my NN3 today. It is great and it was rather quick here in Germany - only five days. I give you my recommendation. (Hope my english is not to bad ;-) Thank you very much,
Peter L. Germany
- Hi Nick and Bill WOW, The NN3 arrived today in the post!!! What outstanding service and speed, truly an amazing conclusion to sorting out the NN order.Many thanks to you both for looking into the issue and providing such an outstanding result. Tried the NN3 today and the ease of use is so much better than the NN2. The NN2 was good but the improved arm and mounting for the camera is so much better.
Paul P. New Zealand
- The important thing is I have the NN3. The quality is very good and I appreciate a lot there are some spare parts with it.
Paco R. Spain
- Hi Bill, I can not explain how happy I am with the NN 3. Installing, setting for my Nikon was so easy. In the meantime I did three 360? Panos. How many of my time was wasted to plan, buy stuff, screwing, sawing...to built a DIY Pano-Adapter. And always it took a lot of time to set up the heavy beast with three spirit levels.... IT WAS BORING ! 110% satisfied I wrote: I will tell this to my colleges in the forum. Done !
http://www.panorama-community.net/thread.php?threadid=653 a valued customer say THANK YOU for making my life easier. Greeting from Germany
Pepsi S.
- I'm getting along really well with my NN3 and EOS-20D, now that I have my Tokina Fisheye.....My pal wants to get himself a NN3 'cos he sees me having such fun with mine! All the best
Simon M. USA
- Very nice piece of equipment, I am delighted with the results. Thanks also for the postal upgrade, I got the package in four days. Best regards,
Vincent M. France (Canon EOS 400D, Rebel XTi & 17-40L)
- My work has steadily improved and I have been asked to provide work for the liberty State Park complex including the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Eland and so forth. It's not a big payer mind you but the commission should be a good platform for some press releases to my commercial direction. I just wanted to say that I could not have done it without your help, support and of course the Nodal Ninja tool.
Riki B. New York
- Just to let you know that I have just received the NN3 and I am already impressed! I normally use the (deleted) unit (which is very heavy) but this one will be excellent for traveling. Thank you for an excellent product and service. Cheers,
Mike K USA (Canon Rebel XTi Sigma 8mm)
- Bill, I bought the Nodal Ninja 3 about a month ago to replace a (deleted) head and could not be happier! It is an excellent value - superb design, construction, finish, and precision in use. Thank you and Nick for such a great product that is obviously a labor of love. Thank you again,
David M. Texas
- Anybody want to buy my (deleted)? Wish I found your Nodal Ninja before I bought the (deleted). Nodal Ninja is more accurate, stable, smaller, and MUCH cheaper than (deleted). Thank you Nick for developing an excellent product.
Jerry T. Las Vegas Nevada ( D80 with 10.5mm lens)
- Hi Bill, Thank you for your speedy response. Much appreciated. I got to give you a credit on knowing how to treat your customers. I read and heard about lots of people having excellent experience with you and the pano head you sell, and it looks like I'm having one, too. I haven't started to work with the head yet, but I already like what I'm seeing. Looking forward to start shooting my panos with it in a couple of days. Thank you again for your service.
Sergi Y. USA
- On a scale of one to 10 I give nodal Ninja a 9. I would like to see it work with my Canon Mark II. It does work perfectly with my 5D using the 8mm 3.5. Regards
Chuck B. New Hampshire
- Whoa! How cool is this? What a neat little setup! This is my first VR head and really glad I bought it. I was doing things by hand before but now that I have this Nodal Ninja I can keep it in my bag (fits nicely) and use it whenever I do my panoramas. And the tutorial on your website (I do use different software however) has helped me to fine tune my techniques. Many thanks
William H. Germany
- I've bought both the NN2 and NN3. I love them both, they are outstanding products. This is a must have for any panorama creator.
Chris J. USA (D70 & D200 with 10.5mm lens)
- T H A N K S A L O T for your patience with me, an my order. Your email makes my feel very happy
Pepsi S. Germany
- You may remember that the other day I explained my dilemma about what lens to buy to go with my NN3, EOS20D, PTGui & Pano2QTVR setup. Well, I plumped for the Tokina 10-17mm AT-X 107 DX Fisheye in the end.... The Tokina fits perfectly - it is only a little larger than the Canon 18-55mm kit lens. I took my time setting the rig up to eliminate parallax and I have been rewarded with some very successful panos. Thanks again for all your help
Simon N. UK
- Nick - you have done it even better! I had the SPH-1 and NN3 is a vast improvement. I wish your company great success. Bill is a great community and I owe him thanks for answering all my questions and getting this out to me so quickly.
Charles G. Maine (D80 with 10.5mm Nikkor)
- OKAY for $200 and in seeing what else it out there it’s a no brainer. Your 30 day refund option allowed me to see for myself. I’m impressed and keeping it!
Tiki M. Hawaii USA
- Perfect!
Branden. R. Ireland
- Nick, you have a designed a product that suits my needs perfectly! I travel allot and always on the go, being single is tough :-). I don’t do panoramas for a living but probably take more panoramas that many pros. It’s a fun and a very exciting aspect of photography. The fact I can hike out into the desert or climb some hills and easily tuck this is bag is what sold me. The build quality, detents, and handy little case (snug fit) only adds it it’s lure. Bill is tops! Give him a raise, opps, maybe not or you would have to raise the price :-). All kidding aside I hope you add this testimonial to your page as your panorama head is an excellent value for it’s price.
Mike H. Flagstaff Arizona (Nikon D70s with 17-55mm)
- Hi Bill, Just got the product photography and the first test done for the Nodal Ninja... incredible product so far. It's much smaller than I thought... highly portable and incredibly accurate. Thanks so much again!
Josh K. USA
- ...here are some words from a satisfied customer. I am the house photographer for a large restored very ornate 1920's era movie house. I have been making large panoramas of the interior, for years with great difficulty. Upon getting the Nodal Ninja, I immediately started a new panorama project for the theater. The ease of use is outstanding. I wish I had this wonderful tool years ago. Also thank you Bill for the wonderful communications, I highly recommend your product and of course, you personally.
Lou B. USA (Canon 5 D with 16-35mm)
- Hello Bill, This was quick...got the missing knob today...now I will learn how to use the equipment. I will get back to you when I know more. This is exciting! Thanks for all your trouble.
Jan B. Sweden
- Works with a 5D+ shaved Tokina10-17/Sig 15/Nik 10,5 and more, even without mirror up. What can I say more ........ Have Fun
Paul K. Iceland
- I just thought I would drop in a note about Nodal Ninja. Compared to other pano heads, it's smaller, lighter and significantly less money. I was going to build anothr head, this time for my D200, but splurged on the NN3...I'm impressed. I can't say it's better than other pano heads because I haven't used other heads. But it's fast and easy and very compact for taking along with you.....I'm using it with the D200 and the 18-200 lens at 18. You have to pull it all the way back on the top rail to get the nodal point, but it works great and helps speed panorama factory along to make QTVR/Panoramas. I find at 18 degrees, 10 shots works perfectly for a full QTVR. With a adaptor, you can shoot horizontal, landscape mode panoramas. I love this thing! I use Panorama Factory but also have tried a number of other programs like Hugin for the MAC, Photovista etc. The NN3 is mounted on a Manfrotto Ball Head (488rcd) on a 3021Pro Manfrotto Tripod.
reader Discussion Forums @ Nikonians
- Nice job with the tutorials, the author has done you well.
Martin N. London, Ontario Canada (Nikon D200 10.5mm Nikkor)
- I have never used a pano head before and i am thrilled at the results
Lou B. USA (Canon 5 D with the canon 16-35 L lens)
- My new NN3 arrived yesterday. I have been quite impressed with it so far, using a 20D+Sigma 8mm combination. No problems setting it up and it looks very smart and neat.
John H. England
- While the lighter weight of the NN3 is attractive, given transatlantic travels, I find the price of the discontinued SPH-2sd more so, in light of my relative inexperience in panos. I also like the fact that your product is partially pre-assembled, that it is well tooled (from reports on dpreview) and that it comes in a case.
Sydney H. Toronto Canada
- “First Panorama with Nodal Ninja 3” I have to give two thumbs up to Nodal Ninja 3 at this time. I got the full kit which included the T-Adapter so I could do landscape panoramas in addition to a full spherical. It seemed like I figured out the Entrance Pupil for my Tamron 17-50 so I went out to San Diego Bay to try it out. What a piece of cake! I set my D70 to Aperture mode and set my focus to Manual after setting the Hyper focal distance. All I needed to do at that point was push the shutter, rotate 30 degrees and repeat. I didn't need to look through the viewfinder or anything else. It took about 15 seconds to shoot and I was done.
rklingman Discussion Forums @ Nikonians
- Your prompt replies and gracious handling of my request are outstanding examples of above average customer service. I look forward to using your products and thanks for making the purchase experience truly outstanding. Best wishes,
Alan H. Canada
- I just got NodalNinja this week...works for Olympus E300...I have to say ... NodalNinja ROCKS~!!!.......
Realviz Forum.
- I received the Nodal Ninja in time so I took the NN with me on vacation. (the perfect opportunity to try out the NN) It works great! Really worth the wait!! I'm still a beginner in photography, so I have to practice a lot, but the NN is really a must have! Especially for 360° photos.
Ester D. Netherlands (Panasonic FX 01 )
- “Review of the Nodal Ninja"
Early thoughts on the Nodal Ninja I've recently acquired. The slings and arrows of life have kept me too busy to do anything with my Nodal Ninja until now; I've finally "calibrated" one of my lenses. Well thought out, well engineered, and very well made, and reasonably priced. Designed to be used with the camera vertical....Based on the pictures done while finding the "nodal" point of my 18-70mm at 18mm, (78mm set back on the Nodal Ninja) I think it will do just fine.
Bron Discussion Forums @ Nikonians
- Hi, I received the extra T-Adapter a couple of days ago, and it works great with both the Raynox and the Olympus WCON-07C :)
Bjrn N. Norway
- Really happy with my Nodal Ninja 3 - thank you.
Sim R. Britain (Canon 300D and peleng)
- Thanks again Bill. Your service is as excellent as before. Kind regards
Simon N. UK (Canon 20D and a borrowed Sigma 12-24m)
- I got my Ninja today and it seems quite sturdy and handy for travelling used to carry (deleted) Best
Kimmo T. Finland (Nikon D80 with Nikon 10.5mm)
- Thanks Bill! Your response has really been above and beyond.
You can be sure NN will get my recommendation whenever the opportunity arises.
Michael K. USA
- I received my Nodal Ninja 3 yesterday and although I have only shot one panoramic with it so far it looks as if it is a fantastic product. Thank you so much with your support.
Patrick B. Tasmania, Australia
- By the way, I love the Nodal Ninja, I've been able to take some great Equirectangular panoramas with it already. And pass on my thanks to everyone else involved with the Nodal Ninja 3. Such a great product at such a fair price with really good instructions and help online as well. Thanks!
Josh S. Petaluma, CA. USA
- Hi Bill, That's brilliant. Much appreciate it. I’ve just put the NN together and I think it's brilliant. I had a (deleted) before which cost about $450 over here and it was crap. Absolutely terrible workmanship and so many design flaws. So happy new year and keep up the good work
Masten G. England (Nikon D50 and Sigma 8mm)
- Thanks for the parts - arrived today. Excellent. Went out with the nn3 and managed to take the attached last night. Overlap wasn't quite enough (will be great with the n=20 disk you sent me), so you can just about see the joins in the sky, but pretty excellent anyway. The stitching process (10 images) in ptgui was the easiest ever due to the consistent overlaps and perfectly vertical images. Images were taken with my Canon 30D and new Canon 17-55 f2.8 - a superbly sharp lens and ideally suited to panos. Regards,
Mike T. Australia (Canon 30D, 17-55)
- Bill, Thanks again for all you've done to make this transaction go great including the express shipping... Even with the rough weather around here the NN3's arrived about an hour ago and I've already been playing with one of them trying to see exactly how they work, w/o reading the manual of course! I will need to print it out and do some studying as this is a really well-designed and capable piece of equipment. Had some doubts re using every-other detent to get e.g. 36 degree intervals but this turns out to be no problem at all, easy to skip right by the first one by "feel" and then there you are ready for the next shot. So thanks to you for your good support here in the states, and for making this transaction easy, and to Nick for continuing to improve the design!
Charlie C. (Canon XTi w/18-55 kit lens )
- Bill, Thank you for sending the 15/18 detent disc.... I have been doing cylindrical panos for 5+ years so I really like how I can now do the full sphere without the 5+ need for a super wide angle or fisheye lens. Your product is certainly the best I have seen and used for size, weight and price. Most appreciated,
Dylan S. Brisbane, Australia (Canon 400D, 17-85mm IS USM)
- My wife got me the Nodal Ninja for Christmas and I'm delighted with it. Many thanks and I love the Ninja !
Jon W. England Canon EOS 350D w/ kit lens)
- I really like some of the gallery links you guys have on your site. Especially the shots by Carel Struycken. That is my goal. Anyway, thanks Bill for your time and efforts.
Howard W. USA
- Thanks to Rosauro’s tutorial, it gave me some ideas I hadn’t thought of....it was very well done and must have taken time to produce. It helps to have stuff like this out there for us newbies..
Brandon C. Ireland (Nikon D80 with Sigma 8mm)
- Please add this to your testimonial site....your product is superior, I haven’t had to use your support but have heard it’s superior as well. I use Nodal Ninja on almost a daily basis for work and play. I had to take a recent flight and the guy at the security gate asked me to explain what it was. Guess when they saw it folded up that I might be concealing something dangerous. Product and support are the two main ingredients to success and of course price. It’s good to know I have a company behind me if something breaks or goes wrong.
Mic W. Berlin Germany
- The only thing I see that I don’t like about Nodal Ninja is the wearing out of brass parts. I’ve shot 100’s of panos with NN3 thus far and haven’t yet needed to replace any wear parts. Thanks for adding in the extra parts, I won’t have to bother you when the time comes to finally replace the detent pin.
Tom T. Denver Colorado
- What’s planned for the future? Nodal Ninja is well designed. Looking forward to seeing what’s next.
John. T. NYC New York (Canon EOS 20d with 10.5mm Nikkor with adapter)
- The tutorial “How to Make a Panorama” is very well done. Rosauro Ona does a well written tutorial with lots of photos. Credit well deserved.
Joan S. Austin Texas
- I broke my Nodal Ninja oh no! Bill was super quick and more than fair in offering replacement part. You didn’t leave me hanging. Thank you
S.S. Fairbanks Alaska
- OKAY, you have rave reviews but let’s see if you post this one. I’m not happy with with your Nodal Ninja, why? Because it doesn’t fit medium format cameras. The design and build quality are undeniably but it just doesn’t support the big guns. I’m not going to return it though as I may step down to a DSLR one day. So with that said I do believe that once I step into the world of DSLR I feel this will be a welcomed addition to my gear. Regards
Dana F. Austria
- I just bought a used Nodal Ninja on eBay. I was disappointed to hear you don’t offer a warranty but with the model being over 2 years old I understand. This Nodal Ninja was sent through the grinder but it all still works perfectly. I do single row pano’s and had to send you an e-mail telling you and your readers (assuming you want to post this on your website) that the product is smartly designed. I’m a bit of cheap guy and would buy used before buying new but may after a few months consider the new model for it’s click stop feature. Good luck and keep on keeping on.
Randy M. Miami Florida (Canon Rebel)
- Bill, the link you put on your site lead to my first job!! Now the pressure is on to produce some primo work. I got the hardware down but need to learn the software end. I appreciate your recommendations and assistance, you go above and beyond.
Darly H. Chico, CA (Nikon D50 18mm Kit Lens)
- Just received my Nodal Ninja. What a mess!! I’m talking about the package this is :-) The postal workers must have used it as a hockey puck as the package was very abused to say the least. But I am happy to report the pano head was just fine. I took it out out hooked it up and it works great! It’s perfect for my needs (Real Estate QTVR’s). I did have a bit of trouble with it at first and appreciate how fast you were to offer the quick fix that was also posted on your website FAQ page. Apparently it just needed some tightening. It shows company concern for consumer satisfaction. Thank you very much and wishing you the best of success for 2007.
JR British Columbia Canada
- I have to give you my two cents worth. Nodal Ninja model 3 has been and continue to perform well. It fits into my camera bag nicely and the setup is quick and painless. Thanks guys!
Mark W. South Africa (Canon 20D w/ Sigma 8mm)
- Hey - the tutorial posted on your website is a nice addition. I realize it’s geared towards specific cameras and software but gives me an idea of what to expect if I want to do full panoramas.
Robert B. Sedona AZ
- I have just received my Nodal Ninja, it's a fantastic bit of kit and will definitely be recommending it to my friends and colleagues. Happy New Year!!! Best regards,
Phil T. UK (Nikon D80 and AF Nikkor 28-80mm 3.3-5.6G)
- Bill, I've read good things about you and customer service on the various message boards and you over did yourself......the NN3 works perfectly! I was about to order a (deleted) when I saw a recent review of the NN3 and I am so happy I got it instead. The construction is great and feels like it will last a lifetime. Thanks for a great product and for a quick response.
Mike O. USA (Nikon D70 w/10.5mm)
- Got it! Had a bit of wobble and you were quick to address my concerns. I did as you suggested (in the FAQ page) and works perfectly now. We’re planning a trip to Europe soon and this will be great because it fits in my pack nicely. Wishing you the best of success in the New Year. Many Thanks!
Georg. R. Maine (Nikon D70s/10.5mm)
- Bill thanks so much....I may indeed hold the record for most panos taken with the SPH-1i (over 1000 homes in the last year @ a minimum of 6 panos per home = at least 6000 panos in the last year - no wonder I am getting carpal tunnel!!!) Have a great holiday!
Justin A. Cupertino CA.
- Just arrived!! It'Fantastic...strong light and functional...i haven't words!! Awesome!! Thanks a lot!!
Denis C. Italy
- Have been using the Nodal Ninja for over a month now. It cas completely replaced my (deleted) + leveling base. It produces consistently excellent results with the minimum of effort. WELL DONE...regards
Peter O. Ireland (EOS 5D + 15mm Fisheye)
- I'm impressed. Great tool. Well build and will last a lifetime.
Alphons N. Netherlands (Canon 5D, 30D 16-35L 24-105L)
- Just want to say how very impressed I am with the improvements. Now I can set up and level the head in record time. The results are consistent. I no longer need the extra level. Stays dead on throughout the entire rotation. No more guesswork, adjusting and readjusting. Perhaps these differences are subtle to some, but they are major to me. Great workl!!! You took a nice product to perfection. My hat's off to you. I would be interested in new products you might come out with down the road.
Perry J. USA
- Got it today, thank you for a speedy and friendly service. Looking forward now to using the kit. Regards,
Anthony S. UK
- Hello, just received my Nodal Ninja and I have to say WOW! I’m very happy with your product.
Xavier A. USA (Nikon D200 w/ 10.5mm Nikkor)
- Let me say that I am impressed with your service and support and on the various forums I greatly appreciate the respect with which both you and Nick treat your customers as well as your competitors. This makes you a class act in my view and you deserve our business and support!
Thanks,
Charlie V. USA
- I got the NN3 today and I am amazed at the quality of the piece! I was expecting some plastic and some wobble but man, I bet I could use it as a bludgeoning device if I had to! The detent mechanism clicking into place enhance the weaponry quality of it. I can tell a lot of thought went into designing it. Good stuff! ... amazing value for the money. Thanks again!
Ben H. USA
- I received my Ninja head (with the rest of the parts) today, 30 of November. I really want to thank your helpfulness of NN3. I put the parts together and mounted it on my camera. It looked really nice. And the best part is that one can actually without take it from the camera just put in the bag. Any ways, big thanks, and best regards from North part of Sweden
Bertil O. Sweden
- Just received NN3 and it is as advertised. It's a solid, quality product that works!
Mark V USA (Nikon D200 D70)
- The NN3 has proven to be easy to set up in the field, has excellent stability plus repeatability. Adjusting the rotator indent tension was straight forward. Regards.
Murray C. New Zealand
- Dear Bill The parcel arrived at school from the States on Friday exactly as promised. I assembled the head without difficulty, made the adjustments for my camera and did a trial shoot on “One Tree Hill” an extinct volcanic cone fortified by Maori around 1,000 years ago. The equipment worked very well, in fact the most easily stitched image I have ever made.....Thank you for a great piece of equipment at a very reasonable price. Thanks also for the prompt delivery. Best wishes
Ken A. Auckland, New Zealand
- Just returned from a photo shoot in Zanzibar (East Africa) - found the NN3 a pleasure to work with , far more user-friendly than the previous (deleted) - well done. Regards
Kevin J. South Africa
- Just received my NN3 in the mail today. What a work of art! The build quality is stupendous. I have owned several units. One as suggested by Apple when they first introduced QTVR, very expensive units from (deleted) and (deleted). Yours is the only unit I found to stay horizontal through the entire 360 degrees. You are to be commended on such a fine piece of photographic hardware. I am thrilled that I ran across it while browsing thru Photo.net. Extremely easy to carry and setup. What else could anyone want. And the price? WOW! Thanks again for such a fine product. I am sure I will enjoy making panos more than ever. (Since I don't have to lug around another bag) Thanks again,
Erol U. USA
- Nick, I love this design. I do a lot of travel so size and weight are important considerations for me. For the money your product fits the bill perfectly. Personally I don’t using click stops because I shot at so many different focal length so having a ring with 0 clicks is best for my Tamron 18-200 lens. Thank you.
Rodriguez R. Spain (Canon 20D 18-200 Tamron)
- Hey Bill, Just wanted to thank you for your support... and I haven't even received the items yet! LOL... I did just order my Nikon D80 today. I know for sure I'll be using the Panoweaver software, it's not the 4.0 to start out with, but actually the 3.01 software. I look forward to receiving NN3 here shortly. Again, Thanks for taking the time to work with me on this... I'm sure to be contacting the forum for long term advise...
Rod P. Payton Colorado
- I really appreciate it! I think your product is by far the best on the market when it comes to price/value/usability. I am really glad that your business is going well and I'm grateful that you take care of old customers like me! You can bet that anyone who asks me about panoramic heads is directed your way. I actually get quite a few inquiries about my panoramas and how I made them and Nodal Ninja and PTGUi are the two products I always recommend! Again, thanks so much!
Greg T. Fort Worth Texas (Nikon D200 10.5mm Nikkor)
- So far, the new NN3 is working like a charm...Do you know that the gentle vibration transmitted by the detents of NN3 on each click are helpful to keep the sensor of digital camera clean of dust particles by getting them off the sensor?
Dorin G. Romania
- Bill: Thanks for the offer to refund the NN3 purchase. The NN3 is actually a great device, it's very compact and great for travelling. The (deleted) is too big and heavy for travelling. I agree that templates are not possible but I am still very happy with the NN3, it does what you claim, so I will keep it, thanks. By the way should anyone ask the Canon 5D and Canon 15mm Fisheye set-up is as follows.
Lower rail - Front edge of the base of the rail at 48mm
Upper Rail - screw-line center at 79.5mm
John S. Canada
- You've definitely gained a customer Bill and I got to say that you've got the best customer service I have ever experienced, I will definitely buy from you again without a doubt, the quality of NN3 is absolutely incredible and so is the customer service. Best regards
Arnaud V. UK
- Wasn’t sure what all the hubbub was about until I decided to buy and try a Nodal Ninja. Nick has developed an excellent product at a very fair price. I do a lot of Real Estate VR work ad like to get in and out quickly. I’ll now be selling my (deleted) - no comparison! Thanks Nick and Bill.
Vic. Z. Iowa USA
- Received the Nodal Ninja today. First impressions...Really light, Really compact,Very very well made and did I mention really really really light.
Peter O. Ireland
- Nice piece of kit. Elegant design, well manufactured, and reasonable price -- a rare combination. Thanks very much.
John R. UK (Canon EOS 20D with EF 24-105L & EFS 10-22)
- I just received my new NN3 after it was inspected and released by German custom. The kit is great! Already the first shots turned into panos that I simply was not able to do before...Kind regards
Gerd K. Germany (Canon EOS 300+18-55)
- I got the NN3 this morning as a part of my of my deal with Bill Bailey. Man, I am impressed! It weighs like a feather and surprisingly stable for such light weight. I produced first pano in ten minutes after opening the package :-) NN3 will definitely take place in my bag.
Andrey I. Russia
- HI BILL, MARK R. HERE IN BRIGHTON , ENGLAND...AND MY NODAL NINJA HAS ARRIVED !!!! ITS GREAT, ONCE AGAIN THANKS ..., A GREAT DESIGN , YOURS
MARK R. UK
- Hi, I've attached a couple of pictures of the 400D and a 10D using a Nikor 10.5 with the T adapter. I was wrong, it does work on the 400D with this lens. Best Regards,
Robert H. USA
- Hi Bill, picked my NN3 up Tues morning just gone and was not disappointed in any way at all. It so far looks like everything I could possible want in a panoramic head, lightweight, sturdy and 'cool' looking..I can see this line of work becoming truly addictive with limitless possibilities maybe. Thanks again for what looks like a great product - I'm sure I'll have great fun using it! best regards
Joe B. UK
- NN3 is an obvious improvement on an already outstanding bit of engineering. It's light, sturdy, and functional. From the moment it came out of the box, I appreciated the new design and attention to detail. All of the arms move very precisely and hold fast when adjusted. The switchable detent discs and supplied thread adapter are welcome upgrades. It's clearly evident that a lot of thought and likely implementation of customer feedback went into the new design. Beyond the functional changes, it looks good. It seems to have a more refined, almost automotive or architectural style. Thanks again,
Dean F. USA
- Perfect and fast delivery. Box received in good order (was marked 'extremely urgent' - always good to feel important :-) The rig is of excellent quality....I immediately installed the 15-degrees index ring. 15-30-45-60 is an excellent range and can be read on the degrees scale (easier than 12-24-36-48. The 20mm extender-T is an essential accessory - it delivers both extra height (necessary for 77mm filter diameter lenses like the 17-40L) and extra depth. Without it it wouldn't be possible to use a 20D or 5D with the 17-40. Thanks for the good service and good luck with the business.
Henk, Netherlands
- From what I've seen on the market so far, you have the best product for cost. Simple yet durable, fully functional yet inexpensive... and the portability is the big bonus! Especially for me since I'm a backpacker and usually shoot in VERY remote locations. I don't know why everyone else is asking so much for these convoluted, bulky types of setups... YOU have the RIGHT idea! Realistically, a head like this should not cost more than the camera it's holding. Thank you for selling a product that lets us up and coming "starving artist" types play on a par with all the big shooters.
Jason L. USA (Nikon D70S w/ Tokina AF 19-35mm)
- Just a quick note of thanks - the NN3 arrived yesterday all safe and sound. I have to say that the appearance and quality strikes me as being second to none - a bit like your service and support, really! Cheers
Simon N., UK
- I was on the summit of Kendall Mtn, 13,066 ft, above Silverton, CO, for sunrise. ~25 deg and enough wind to take down my tripod with ~10# pack hanging from the center. I was ~20 ft away trying to get out of the wind. Luckily NN3 took ALL of the abuse and the $1000 camera and lens were undamaged. Not bad, would you say!!! I was so cold I just packed up everything and ran down the mountain. Thanks
Roger E. Buena Vista, CO
- Hey Bill,I just got it today (09/12)! Man, this head is really cool stuff, congratulations! I'll set it up for my camera tomorrow... I guess that shooting panos will be even more fun now. :) The look and feeling of it are even better than I imagined, very well developed and built and absolutely streamlined. Beautiful! I very much appreciate your support, it's awesome! I'd read some very good comments about it on some forum, panoguide I guess, but now I had the chance to go through it myself and I'm very happy about it. Thanks a lot once more,
Eduardo H. Canada
- Just got the NN3 and put it together and am now going over the manual. thanks so much for delivering a really well-made product at a great price. Little touches like the 1/4" tripod bush adapter in the base are truly appreciated. best wishes,
Les H. USA
- Hi, Bill: I shot 6+2 with the Sigma and PTMac/Emblend cleaned it up nicely. For the first time ever, I can shoot a good zenith!! What a huge difference in my work. Not to mention cutting the weight of my rig in half. I also got a carbon fibre tripod made by Amvona (China knockoff of a Gitzo) from eBay. I'm really happy to have a rig that comes in at just a skosh over 4 kg. I've got the 10.5, I guess now is the time to learn to use it...cheers!
Gary O Charlotte, NC
- My NN3 arrived this afternoon. I appreciate how promptly I received it and I am extremely impressed with its build quality.
George L. USA (Nikon D70)
- Hello Bill, thank you very much for producing and sending the NN3. A lot of work must have flown into this excellent product. It is really great. I just received it yesterday and like it alot. It is way better than another panoramic head I used before - more sturdy, smaller, more professional. Take care
Chris G. NY, NY
- The Nodal Ninja arrived this afternoon, Bill. I hooked it up to my Konica Minolta 7d with an 85mm lens and it worked beautifully. Thanks so much for the extra effort in getting it to me. I hope to add to your testimonials page in a couple of weeks. Should anyone from Mexico ask for the Nodal Ninja, you can tell them that the only additional charge was $310 pesos (about US $30) at customs. Thanks again. I am very pleased.
Dennis H. Mexico City, Mexico
- Hi guys, First of all wanted to say congratulations for this wonderful product, you have demonstrated clearly that a top notch product can be produced and sold a t a reasonable price. Great job!!!
Gus R. USA (Nikon D70 - 18-70 kit lens)
- Somehow, the USPS got the package to me already. You've made some very nice improvements here - the NN3 looks great. Lighter but seemingly stiffer locks, chunkier detent stops, 3/8 mount, longer smoother arm action. Nice work. Best of luck.
Ryan T. USA
- I have the Nodal Ninja SPH-2L and have been very happy with the purchase. First rate support for a first rate product. No need to spend hundreds more when the Nodal Ninja will do all you need! Awesome product!
Richatd C. USA
- Bill, ...I really appreciate the personalized service that you provide. I'm always one to support a small business venture. That's particularly true when the product is good and fills a genuine need, like yours.... This feels almost like the corner family hardware store where I grew up. It was all about the service. They might not have everything right now, but they could get it. And, they wouldn't sell it to you if they didn't think it was exactly what you needed. Thanks again,
Dean F. USA
- The line of Ninja Pano heads has steadily improved over a very short period . The Ninja 2 was fully workable and made excellent panos. The ninja three which is still new to me. has hugely improved engineering, and is both nice to look at, but more important is excellent to use. This young company is in a constant state of product development, and I look forward to seeing their next offerings. I think what people will be impressed by most is the standard of customer service. Regards
Terry A. Saddleworth UK
- HI Bill,..This is a damn fine device. I absolutely love it!... thanks again and I'd be more than happy to lend you a satisifed customer quote!
David L. Big Bend Oregon
- My Canon 350D has the RRS L-Bracket that works in landscape camera orientation without dismantling the NN3. I’d recommend the L-Bracket (N3T30) big time! Overall I’m very impressed with the workmanship, concept and quality of the NN3. Don’t know how you can sell it so inexpensively!
John V. PanoGuide.com forum
- NN3 is perfect for me. Its lightweight and supports my D200 perfectly. Bill has been super quick and goes out his way to answer my questions. There is no other product that comes close to the value for dollar spent. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Charles H. USA (Nikon D200)
- RE: Nodal Ninja version#3 Excellent value for the money - no doubt the best in the market for this price range. I own Kaidan and sorry I didnt learn of Nodal Ninja before I bought it. All the same features at hundreds less. I say YES to buying Ninja Ninja if you plan on doing any type of panoramas.
David L. USA
- Mine arrived yesterday - Thanks Nick. The new rotator does seem to be a bit of an improvement on the old one, but I am staying with the 15 degree indent plate as it allows me to go with either a 4 or 6 around without having to change anything. Definitely appears to be lighter with the use of the plastic knobs - but they appear to be very sturdy....All in all I am very happy, this product seems to get better with every release and at the price it is definitely a bargain! Thanks
martin, PanoGuide.com forum
- Got the NN3's this morn, Very happy, swapped the detent plate to the 45 degree one (which I will be using most for 4 shot)....its solid build quality and very sturdy, Very light(compared to others ive used) and its a bargain compared to others.. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
rudders, panoguide forum
- My new NN3 arrived yesterday.... I have been quite impressed with it so far, using a 20D+Sigma 8mm combination. No problems setting it up and it looks very smart and neat....my first test pano came out well with good alignment of up and down shots.
John H. UK panogude forum
- Hi Bob, First of all I would just like to thankyou for producing such a great product. I received the Nodal Ninja 3 a couple of weeks ago and I am extremely happly with it. The customer support that you provide is also top notch. It looks like things are kind of crazy with the orders, but this is good no? Regards
Adam C. USA
- My New Backpacking/Day Hiking Kit: click here
Bogen/Manfrotto 3444 CarbonOne - 3lb 12oz
Nodal Ninja 3 - 17oz
Canon XT + Sigma 18-200 - 2lb 3oz
Total: 7 lb, a 2lb 11oz savings from my old Bogen pano head which has already gone on 4 backpacking trips this year, plus several long day hikes.
Hermit, Colorado
- Mine arrived yesterday - Thanks Nick. The new rotator does seem to be a bit of an improvement on the old one, but I am staying with the 15 degree indent plate as it allows me to go with either a 4 or 6 around without having to change anything. Definately appears to be lighter with the use of the plastic knobs - but they appear to be very sturdy....All in all I am very happy, this product seems to get better with every realease and at the price it is definately a bargain! Thanks
Martin S. UK
- Got the NN3's this morn, Very happy, swapped the detent plate to the 45 degree one (which I will be using most for 4 shots)... Very light(compared to others ive used) and its a bargain compared to others.. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Forum Posting
- My new NN3 arrived yesterday.... I have been quite impressed with it so far, using a 20D+Sigma 8mm combination. No problems setting it up and it looks very smart and neat. For anybody wondering about clearances in the straight up position, here is a shot that might be of interest.....
There's about 10mm clearance above the central knob as the camera is swung into position....my first test pano came out well with good alignment of up and down shots. Time taken to unpack from the carrying case and assemble the head and camera on the tripod is about 90 seconds.
John H. UK
- Hi Bill, Just wanted to let you know that the NN 3 is awesome. Thanks
Jeremy M. USA
- What a cool gizmo!! Glad I selected Nodal Ninja #3. It fits nice in my bag and is very small. I am shooting landscape panos 180 degrees and like shooting in landscape mode. Good product I highly recommend. Yours
Jerrie G. Honolulu HI (Olympus E-330)
- I've been using the NN1 for the past couple of years and have been very happy with it. NN3 is so much better, nice going, Im glad I got it, thank you.
Roger C. Canada (Canon Rebel w/ 8mm Sigma)
- Thanks for the fast delivery. I shot numerous panoramas with the NN3 this weekend and I like it! Thanks
Jim C. USA (Nikon D200 w 18-200VR Nikkor)
NOTE: This lens is not recommended due to weight and length
- If your product is anything like your customer service response I would feel privileged to actively spread the word about your company. Thank you.
Michael F. USA
- Gee - those guys at (deleted) weren’t very nice to deal with plus they wanted $600 dollars more for their tripod head than you. I decided to give your NN 3 a try - works for me! I bought bought a new Sigma lens with the left over. Thanks
Randy T. Perth WA
- the nodal ninja is a serious bargain.
John C. USA
- Hi Bill, Your service is just too good to be true. It's a real pleasure working with someone that knows customer service forward and backward. First just so you know, it is possible to swing the arm straight up to shoot a zenith with this camera and lens. It takes 8 shots to make a full 360 by 180 in portrait mode - 6 shots around, every 60 degrees and 1 up and down shot....My first shoot today went quite well and the stitching is working very well. It looks quite probable that I'll be extending my eval for quite some time - just a joke there - I'm pretty sure at this point that you've got a new happy customer.
Robert H. Chicago, Illinois (Canon w/10.5 Nikkor)
- Bill I will take the extra set as a back-up. I travel a lot and might loose some of these little parts...thanks again for the fine machine design.
Tom P. USA
- This is pretty nice. I see a lot of thought went into the design. It has a professional look to it as well and I’m not embarrassed to use it in public. Okay I might be a little vain but this isn’t like some of those Rube Goldberg tripod heads out there. And thanks for the rebate off Panoweaver. Good Luck Guys!
Chuck M. Denver, Colorado (D200 w/ 10.5)
- Just in and used it straight away. Nodal Ninja 3 is easy to setup and use/ Personally I don’t need the case because I keep it in a pocket in my camera bag. Excellent product and i’m keeping it! Sincerely
Luis D. Dallas Texas
- Hi, Nick did his homework on the new NN3 ;-) I’m very impressed with the quality. Making a light pano head even lighter and stronger works for me because I travel a lot and put this in my carryon luggage. The reversible detent plate is great too. I see I can reverse the one it came with but actually prefer having the 30 click stops. Works with the 8 and 10.5. I highly recommend this product to anyone needing a quality pano head without spending tons of cash. thanks again and kudos
Jerry A. New York NY
- Thanks for looking this up. I am getting to know the NN3, and it is a pleasure to work with (after my homemade job). I hope to start putting together some images made from 2 rows of images (I was unable to do this before), and would like to send some for your gallery when I get them finished. Sincerely,
Steve C. Riverside, CA.
- Hi, I received my Nodal Ninja today and it looks great Thanks
Raymond N. Hudson, NH
- I keep on using NN-SPH1a with my Powershot G5 for holiday travels. Thanks...it is great equipment.
Peter B, Netherlands
- I just received the new NN3 and I must say that I'm very impressed with the re-design! Regards
Greg P. New Market, Maryland (Nikon D50 w/ 10.5mm DX)
- want to thank you for a quality product. Keep going! Sincerely,
Benedict K. USA (Canon 350D)
- Hi - just got my new NN3 in - WOW!! Did a couple quickie panos in my living room and like the click stops. Easy to use and setup. I’m using a D200 with 10.5mm lens. It was well worth the wait. Having used the SPH-1 for for the last year and half this is a BIG upgrade. It looks great too! I’m only sorry the click stop plates are on backorder as I wanted to try them out with different lenses. Well done Nick - anyone else thinking about a pano head - give this a try - it’s highly recommended - excellent support team too. thanks again
Charles B. California (Nikon D70s w/ 10.5mm Nikkor)
- Hello Bill, This is Tsun. I purchased your Nodal Ninja about 6 weeks ago and I had planned on using it to record the Himalayan Mountains. Well, I'm back! Took quite a few sequences for stitching. So far all look pretty good. Problem was the enormous dynamic range I experienced at over three mile elevation! Anyway, I really put the Nodal Ninja to a baptism by fire! I have suggestions on improving it and on HOW to use it. I disagree with the user manual in many many areas! But I still think that this is the best pano head. It's even better than my (deleted) unit which cost me about five time MORE! I've also bought parts from Bogen/Manfrotto and the combine price even exceeds that of my (deleted) and it was a total kluge! One very good feature of the Nodal Ninja, besides its rigidity is that it can be easily 'field-stripped' and cleaned. In some parts of our journey, it was rather dusty so before I put the head back in my bag, I cleaned it out so the dust won't be brought into my bag and polluted my D70, Fuji S2 and the several lenses I had in it. All of my panos were done with my D70 and with the 'kit' lens set at 18mm. I used it both in the landscape and the portrait orientation. To carry as little weight as possible, I brought along my newly acquired (just for this trip) Manfrotto 714B tripod. I mated it with a Manfrotto 3299 quick release adapter to which I had the quick release plate attached to the Nodal Ninja. Works wonderfully! Regards,
Tsun T. Closter, NJ
- The Ninja Nodal works great with the new Olympus E-300 (Evolt)....it is actually very versatile because I can switch the direction of the mounting plates to suit my camera body.
Chip J. San Diego, CA
- Thanks for the followup Bill. Set up the NN and calibrated it for my Nikon D100 without mishap. A real rarity for me! My very first shots were almost perfect -- just had to reposition the camera on the upper arm to place the nodal point a little closer to that arm's pivot point. After that: 100%! Great product and reasonably priced for the quality!
Charlie B. Vernon, CT
- Since we have purchased the Ninja, our results have been %110 better than using the tripod and leveling it and using software out there. Not only has the Ninja saved time but, it has also saved stitching errors. Thank you for your support and help.
Luke A.
Lethbridge, Alberta Canada
- As I have come to expect, your customer service is above and beyond expectations. And thanks for your honesty above and beyond the call of necessity. My wife and I own an animation art business as our "side business" and try to maintain a similar standard of business ethics/conduct. A pleasure doing business with a gentleman! Thanks
Bob
Little Silver, NJ
- I'm using a Nikon D70 mounted vertically with a Sigma 8mm lens to shoot HDR panoramas. I'm shooting four positions at 90 degree increments. The Nodal Ninja has been a good solution for me so far. It's economical, lightweight and easy to assemble quickly. Thanks!
Evan J.
Toronto, Ontario Canada
- I'd just like to say that the Nodal Ninja SPH-1 has been a great tool in this first month of use! The finish is excellent, the construction sturdy, and the price unbeatable. My Panasonic DMC-LC5 works well with it, however I wish the off-axial adapter had slightly greater adjustment. The Nodal Ninja allows me to get close enough to the nodal point of my camera without too much parallax occurring. As a newcomer to panoramic photography, the Nodal Ninja has been a great investment. I was also very impressed by the next-day shipping of my order! Sincerely,
Geoff F
Santa Cruz, CA
- I am using a Sigma SD10 -- without the external power pack/battery holder -- and the head works with that body and my 50mm/2.8 EX Macro lens, as well as the 18-50 and 55-200 kit lenses. The Nodal Ninja is easily capable of supporting this camera and a reasonable lens, and with the offset adapter can be used to hold the camera horizontally or vertically. Multi-row panoramas (why I bought the head) will be no problem.....I think your product rocks!
Sincerely,
John C. Bellevue, Washington
- Hello Bill, Thanks for letting me know the Nodal Ninja has shipped. You seem very much focused on customer service, easy to use website, keeping the customer informed, something I appreciate and try to acknowledge wherever possible. Thank you. In addition, it is nice to connect a human being with a company. I am looking forward to using the Nodal Ninja with my Nikon D70. Regards,
Jene C. Apple Valley, MN
- And here is my first panorama with the NInja. My back yard. It worked perfectly.
Tony F. San Leandro, CA
- Hi Bill, The Nodal Ninja was received Thursday, I think. I made a pano with it Saturday and it was easy to set up and determine the node. I had hand-held my Nikon D70+10.5mm before which makes it tricky to create panos in PTMac, which I am learning to use. It's simple(r) with a pano-head and tripod. HA I like the NN's sturdy construction, ease of use, simplicity, and price. Your service and communications with me were very helpful. I'm going to enjoy using this device.
John F. New Albany, OH
- I received the Nodal Ninja some week ago and after some week of test I'm very please of this product. The construction of the bracket is very impressive. The graduate rules on the different arm of the bracket are very well engraved. The rotation around the vertical axis are quite smooth. Finally, the bracket is very stable with a Coolpix 5000. I do not try other high grade panoramic head, like the (deleted) or the (deleted). These products are surely well made ... but 499$ for a (deleted) spherical head ... no thanks !
Ed - newsgroup posting
- I’m an amateur photographer and just started using digital photo equipment. I bought a Coolpix 8700 and after playing with the panoramic software they include in there package I decided to learn a bit more. Releasing how important this nodal point thing a friend of mine suggested a getting a adapter for my tripod so as to eliminate the parallax errors I was having. Didn’t take much to realize the Nodal Ninja was right for me, inexpensive and does the job perfectly. Love the little carrying case too. My next investment might be some panoramic software but in the mean time at least I can create fun panoramic’s around the house and yard.
Mark B. Sarasota Florida
- I don’t understand why some companies charge so much for the pano adapters - all they’re made of is metal - some plastic. Finally a company comes along offering a decent quality product at a decent price. I haven’t bought a Nodal Ninja because I already own the expensive (deleted) (my configuration approx. $550). I would surely recommend anyone needing a pano head to consider saving a few bucks and consider the Nodal Ninja. Anyone want to buy a used (deleted)?
Luke B. Portland Oregon
- Don’t leave your Nodal Ninja on the dash of your car on a hot sunny day, thing gets HOT! Glad it’s made of metal or it would have melted. Nice durable unit, I’m very happy with it.
Doug H. Tempe Arizona
- I bought the Nodal Ninja for my D70, works great for my Real Estate stuff! Many thanks.
Sherri B. Hollywood California
- I currently use the SPH-1, and am very satisfied with it.
Dr. Stephen R. Washington, DC
- You wanted feedback so here you go: I’m using a Dimage Z20 - I’m happy - and it’s works great! Good Luck
Jim A. Farmington Hills, Michigan
- The first thing I have to say: you guys at Nodal Ninja are that you are doing a very good job and representing yourselves on the many many forum posts that I have read recently while researching this whole panoramic head market. I have full confidence that I will be treated fairly and with respect judging upon what I have seen communicated by posts representing Nodal Ninja. Thanks for you quick response, I respect companies with responsive customer service.
Scott D. Homer Alaska
- I just received my Nodal Ninja. I'm very pleased with the fit and finish, as well as the engineering.
Bob R. Bron Indiana
- Hi Bill, FYI I wanted to let you know I attended a meeting in Seattle that was having a demo on Realviz & (deleted) and afterwards I carried in your Nodal Ninga and Quite a few of the people were impressed and even the presenter from San Francisco was very interested, So you probably will get a few orders from the Seattle Area. Living 150 miles from anywhere in Selah WA, It is a treat to find an actual hands on demo and anybody who even has an Idea of how to go about this process I am working on a business plan for Small start up that centers around all the elements using panoramas and It Was nice to let them know a Real Person Responded to my Inquiry from a supplier. Thanks
Gary D. Selah Washington
- Bill It arrived today. In fact I have it on my tripod and ready to try out. I appreciate all your help and speedy replies. I am most impressed with your level of service. Your unit is much better than my home made device, although mine did work. But the asthetics count as now I can at least look like I know what I am doing. Anyway, I just wanted to say thank you for your efforts and patients. I can say I will be a very happy users. Thank You,
James F. USA
- I'm using NN with an Olympus E-500 with a 14-54 lens. (deleted) wasn't up to the task, but NN does just fine. I purchased the standard version (SPH-2S) and have a full range of movement except for straight up. For me, that's not a problem. I removed the set screw that does click stops as I prefer no stops. Once I did this I could rotate the mechanism counter clockwise and the tightening knob didn't loosen!
Thomas N. New York
- Thanks Bill, I just got through stitching together the first few panoramas I took yesterday using the nodal Ninja and I must say they worked out very well. The Ninja does that job at a very reasonable price and should pay for itself in no time.
Irv M. Canada
- Order has been delivered. Fantastic Tool!!!!!!! Tested it, flawless quick stitch!!!
Dan F. Jackson, MS
- I finally had a chance to test the replacement bracket and it is really great! Seems a bit more solid especially when mounting the camera direct to the bracket. The detent is perfect and has made things so much easier.just count the clicks!
Bob D Felton, CA
- Bill, In today's world of phone menus and digital answers it is a great pleasure to speak to someone who knows what they are talking about and willing to take the time to make a call. I already have one friend very interested in your product. You said that you were a fairly new company, I wish you the best success but don't forget this personal touch when you get to the top. Happy New Year,
Leslie K Glastonbury, CT
- Hi Bill, I purchased the SPH-2L earlier in the week and received it yesterday. Although I haven't yet had a chance to use it, I am very impressed so far with the quality and compactness of the design - much smaller than my (deleted) but just as sturdy, maybe more so. I especially like the ability to break it down and stow it in the travel case - great for travel and hiking! Regards
Greg P. New Market, Maryland
- Hi Bill, the unit came yesterday and works great! I want to thank you again for your kindness and great services. To bad that there aren’t more co.’s and people like you around. I use this for bird watching as a substitute for the Wimberley Sidekick (SK-100). I know your tripod bracket was primarily designed for shooting panoramics but thought others would like to know it works well for us bird watchers as a substitute for Wimberley Sidekick bracket. Great product - Thank you again
Adolph K. Kansas City, Missouri
- Bill, the customizability of the Nodal Ninja is very impressive:
1) Being able to change the click stops to various strengths (strong, off completely, or my preferred method, as light suggestions that can be ignored with longer lenses or used as every other stop reminders).
2) Resistance of both arm rotations. I definitely can tilt the base to take overhead shots and have enough resistance to keep the camera in place! This is a big deal to me!
3) I've found it easy with the parts provided to set the camera up in landscape mode on the main base for quicker, single row panoramas. I don't anticipate using this often, but it's great to know it's possible (still getting used to shooting predominantly in the portrait orientation). Thank you
Rich M. Dartmouth, New Hampshire
- I recently purchased your product for my D50 and I must say I’m impressed with the compact design.
Brien C. Tennessee
- Hi Bill, We have just received the nodal ninja, and so far we love it! I'm shooting a lot of panos it's turning out ok for a first timer, it's very easy to set up and very slick as well. thanks Bill
Pierre and Faith, Canada
- Thanks a lot for making a good quality head for a fraction of what everyone else charges! Until I came across your stuff, I was ready to settle with building my own simplified pano head.
Andrew M. Boulder Colorado
- Bill, Wow! If it doesn't put you out, that would be really great. I see that rumors of your superb customer service are not exaggerated in the least! Thanks,
Ryan T. Orinda CA.
- Hello Bill, MY TESTIMONIAL TO YOU! & Picture of my unit. After countless hours of research, I have definitely done my homework well. The Nodal Ninja is by far the best INVESTMENT I have made for my photography equipment. I have already done several VR shoots with it and DEFINITELY your product is AMAZING! I am one satisfied customer! The quality is absolutely HIGH END MATERIAL. I recommend this product to anyone that is in search of a panorama TRIPOD HEAD! LOOK NO MORE this is it! Thank you for such a great product!
S.K. Calgary, AB, Canada
- I got the Nodal Ninja in today and tried it out. It is exactly what I needed. Thanks for providing a great product.
Dan R. USA
- Dear Bill - I just wanted to drop you a quick note to thank you so much for the outstanding customer service you demonstrated last week. The CP4500 adapter plate was left out of my SPH2-L order, and I shot you a quick e-mail last week to that effect.
I think that you must have read the e-mail within minutes of my sending it, and had the plate in the FedEx overnight shipping within minutes of that - I received it the next day!!!! Unbelievable. In this day and age, it is truly refreshing to encounter a company \ individual who actually cares about customer service. Thank you!!! You have made a believer out of me. Thanks in advance .....
Mark V. USA
- Mr. Bailey, Thank you very much for the quick response. I have already spread the word about the design/ value of the NN to a few photo friends, and I will be sure to add high regards for your excellent customer service. Others on the internet have spoken very highly of their interactions with NN, and I'll certainly be doing the same. I wish my dealings with other internet vendors were so positive! Thanks,
Douglas M. USA
- Hi Bill, Thank you so much. Received everything today [closed on Saturday] and I'm so impressed by your great service! I definitely recommend you guys to everyone I know!
John C. New York
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