Nodal Ninja Ultimate M2 is a new addition to the Nodal Ninja Ultimate Modular System. It fills
in the product line for photographers specializing in high resolution panoramas or mosaics.
The M2 supports lenses up to 3kgs. Its friction adjustable and full bearing loaded upper
rotator make it serve as a good gimbal head for smooth rotation of heavy telephoto lenses at
their center of gravity. Both of its upper and lower rotators have a
Start and an End tab for
effective composition and shooting. The lower rotator incorporates precise detent click stops
as small as 2 degrees with Rotator D8 II. The upper rotator can be upgraded (optional) with
precise positive stops down to 1.5° intervals.
NodalNinjaUltimateM2
GimbalPanoHead
WithRotatorD8IIorD16II
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Quick Reference Guide
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PackageContentsofNodalNinjaUltimateM2
Depending on resellers, the package may come pre-assembled in a hard case with or without
a lower rotator. A Nodal Ninja Ultimate M2 No Lower Rotator package includes a QRC-65, an
MFR-210, an MFVR-170C with M2 Upper Rotator and QRC-65 installed, and an MFR-210 with
QRC-40A installed. The spare parts also include screws for mounting optional accessories.
The exact content of spare items may vary with time. Note that an Arca Swiss compatible
camera mounting plate (optional) is needed if a lens ring mount is not used.
InstallingQRC-65toRotatorD8IIorD16II
The QRC-65 in the No Lower Rotator Package
has 2 anti-twisting screws installed. Align and
place QRC to the lower rotator in your preferred
orientation. Normally the QR handle should
point to the back to reduce nadir footprint. For
Rotator D8 II, the QR handle should point away
from the detent plunger sockets to avoid
interference of knob and plungers.
SettingUpNodalNinjaUltimateM2
The M2, being a modular design, can be assembled into several different configurations or
combinations apart from the default package. Users can even mix parts and accessories from
third parties. In this guide we will focus on the default package with Rotator D8 II or D16 II and
instruction for building an M2 from individual parts.
Adjustable
End Tab
QRC-65 for Lower Rotator
Vertical Assembly
Lower Rail
Upper Assembly
M
FR
-2
1
0
Q
R
C
-
4
0
A
MFR-210
M2 Upper
Rotator
Q
R
C
-
6
5
Precise detent mechanism
with smallest 2° interval in
Rotator D8 II
Friction
Adjustment
Knob
Adjustable
End Tab
Adjustable ring with
2.5° intervals serving
as a Start Tab
Adjustable ring with
2.5° intervals serving
as a Start Tab
Anti-Twist Screws
Spare Parts
Qty
QRC 3/8" -1/4"adapter
(dia. 12mm x 9.5mm)
1
Socket round head screw
with undercut (1/4” x 16.3mm)
1
Set Screw for M2 Upper Rotator
(M4 x 12mm)
1
QRC Safety Pin Release Handle
(dia. 8mm x 27.5mm)
1
Socket round head screw
(M3 x 4mm)
8
Socket round head screw
(M3 x 4mm) machined to dia. 4.5mm
2
Socket head cap screw
(M3 x 4mm) machined to dia. 5mm
2
Socket round head screw
with brass insert (M5 x 18mm)
4
QRC Anti-twist Set Screw
(M5 x 5.5mm)
2
Socket flat head screw
(M6 x 18mm)
1
Stainless steel washer
(11mm x 5.5mm x 0.3mm)
3
2mm, 2.5mm, hex key each
1
3mm, 5/32" hex key each
1
1
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