Install an M6x18mm flat head screw at the
center socket of the QR clamp. For Rotator
D8 II, install 2 M5x14mm flat head screws
(from RD8 II) at the outside sockets to increase
stability when heavier super telephoto lenses
are used. With the lower rotator installed, your
M2 is now ready for use.
Loosen the set screw on the rotator. Ensure it
is pointing away from side with numerous
notches. Ensure the wave spring is inside its
groove. Otherwise, use a toothpick or the like
to position it inside.
SettingUpanM2UpperRotator
Place the blue End Tab on the rotator. Press it
against the spring. It should be flush with the
rotator surface. Use a long adhesive tape to
bind the End tab and the rotator tightly.
Ensure the tape is not hiding any sockets.
Install 2 anti-twist screws on QRC-65. Point
the QRC handle in the direction of the set
screw. Align its countersinks to two M5
sockets. Place QRC-65 on the rotator.
Install 2 M5 flat head screws. Tighten them
slightly. Peel the adhesive tape and pull it out
from the rotator. Loosen the screw a bit if the
tape cannot be pulled out. Tighten the screws
fully after removing the tapes.
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3
Skip this part if you have a preassembled M2.
The M2 upper rotator has many loose parts and can be difficult to install for unskilled users. It
is therefore taped to keep the loose parts in proper positions in the standalone package. Jump
to
Step 3 if the tapes are still in tact.
Keep Wave Spring Inside the Groove
Set Screw
Hold the rotator so that its tightening knob is
pointing downwards. Carefully remove the
knob by turning clockwise. Try best to keep
the plastic ribbon intact. Jump to
Step 7 if the
ribbon is intact.
Install the rotator on MFVR-170C vertical rail.
Ensure the triangle reference mark is pointing
to the top of rail. Tighten 4 M4x25mm flat
head screws with 2.5mm hex key.
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4
If bearing and disc spring washer in the
rotator fall apart, reassemble them. Firstly,
place the disc spring washer on the knob with
concave side facing up. Then place the
bearing on top of the washer.
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With the screw pointing down, carefully
tighten the knob, while keeping the bearing
in order. Remove the ribbon if there is any.
Spring Washer
Bearing
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Tighten the lower rotator on the tripod.
Tighten the lower rail to QRC. Place the
vertical rail to the lower rail at the end near
the stop screw. Slide it against the stop screw.
Tighten the vertical rail. This ensures the
vertical rail is set in the same position each
time and the lower rail setting is solely
determined by the reading against the lower
rotator QRC.
SettingUpLowerRailandVerticalAssembly
Nodal Ninja Ultimate M2 is fully quick release
enabled with registration stops for quick and
reproducible setup and breakdown. Ensure a
machined round head screw (dia. 4.5mm) is
installed on the MFR-210 lower rail at the end
opposite to the bubble level and at the outer
socket of MFVR-170C vertical rail.
Slide against
the stop
Finally, install the captive screw to finished
the installation. Optionally, install the QRC
3/8”-1/4” adapter on central socket of
QRC-65 to make it look better.
Captive Screw
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3/8” Adapter
2
Anti-Twist Screws
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1
2