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M2 Giga w/RD8-II

M2 Giga w/RD8-II
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Unique design allows
precise positive stops
  Designed for gigapixel
high-resolution imaging
  Manual
pano head
  Lenses
8mm to 400mm+
  Cameras: DSLR's, Medium
Format, some Large Format
  Full package
weighs 2.33kg
 

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M2 Giga w/RD8-II

US$799.95

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  • SKU: F9000
  • Weight: 2.33kg (full package)
  • UPC Code: 641378086809


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Level: Semi pro - Pro.
Features: Arca Style Modular Design, Strongest, Repeatable Results  
Uses: Landscape, Super High Resolution, Gigapixels, Commercial, HDR
Cameras: DSLR's, Medium Format, some Large Format
Lenses: M1 Series 8mm - 200mm / M2 series 8mm to 400mm+

Top-of-the-line. This manual pano head is designed for panoramic photography. The M2 Giga, is designed for gigapixel high-resolution imaging using telephoto and super telephoto lenses. Our unique patented and patent pending design allows precise positive stops of 7.5/5/4/3.75/3/2.5/2/1.5 intervals on the upper rotator, which can be engaged and changed on the fly by simply switching 1 or 2 levers.

When paired with our Advanced Rotator D8II (precise click stops at 30, 15, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2.5, 2), it supports up to 700mm equivalent focal length with camera in landscape orientation, or 550mm equivalent in portrait orientation. Due to the precision of the rotators, each photo can have precise coordinates which help stitchers to quickly align the photos just like photos captured by the high end robotic head. There will be no more stitching issues for a featureless area such as sky or blank wall.

Being a manual pano head, Nodal Ninja Ultimate M2 Giga is much lighter than a robotic pano head for the same load capacity. There is no battery and charger to carry and no worry of the battery running out during a shooting. Due to the intuitive design, M2 Giga can excel a robotic head in terms of speed of capture when a number of photos are less than 600. The rotator indexing can be turned off for free motion, allowing photographers to capture moving elements such as in a sports panorama, or to capture second shots for an area prone to stitching error by change the overlapping region. Nodal Ninja Ultimate M2 Giga is a pre-assembled unit.

NOTE TO EXISTING USERS OF M2:
THE M2 TO M2 GIGA UPGRADE KIT (F9010) IN NOW AVAILABLE AT A SPECIAL DISCOUNTED RATE.

Other important features:
Nodal Ninja Ultimate Modular System is based on Arca Swiss compatible system, the industry standard for high-end photographic support. The M2 is a design with many years of refinement, integrating years of feature wishes from customers. It fills the gap of Nodal Ninja product line for photographers making high-resolution panos or mosaics with super telephoto lenses. Furthermore, it can act as a gimbal arm for smooth rotation of heavy telephoto lenses at its center of gravity.

Features and Highlights:

  • Modular design means an easy upgrade from the previous model and to future models.
  • Easily support long telephoto lens up to 3kg (6.6 lb) in weight.
  • Full bearing loaded rotators for smooth and steady rotation.
  • Upper rotator with adjustable friction to serve as a gimbal arm.
  • Upper rotator with laser marked index ring with fine 2.5 intervals (regular M2).
  • Upper rotator with precise positive stops of 7.5/5/4/3.75/3/2.5/2/1.5 intervals in Giga model (Patented and patent pending design).
  • Upper rotator can be engaged and changed on the fly by simply switching 1 or 2 levers in Giga model.
  • Upper and lower rotators with indicators for starting and ending positions, ideal for making mosaics with a large number of images. Photographers can first compose the mosaic, then set the starting and ending positions horizontally and vertically. The indicators will make sure no images are missed and no excessive images are taken.
  • With RD8-II (precise click stops at 30, 15, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2.5, 2) to support up to 700mm equivalent focal length with camera in landscape orientation, or 550mm equivalent in portrait orientation.
  • Precision CNC machined from aircraft aluminum and hard anodized, meaning high precision, accuracy, durability and long lifetime.

Optional:

  • M Series Nadir Adapter (F8301)
  • M1L M2 Series Vertical Extender (F8310)
  • Stop Plate Arca-Swiss Style 2ea (F2106)
  • Camera Plate - This listing does not include a camera mounting plate.
M2 Giga with RD8II without camera plate weights 1.88kg.
Full package with spare and hardshell case weighs 2.33kg.
M2G vertical rail 760g.
M2 vertical rail assembly 550g (difference is 210g).

What's in the Box

Includes:

  • M2 Giga Plate
  • RD8-II (F1180)
    (30, 15, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2.5, 2) to support:
  • QRC-65 (Lower Rotator Quick Release Clamp)* Jaw length: 65mm (F8325)
  • MFR-210 Double Dovetail (Lower Rail) Length: 210mm (F8150)
  • M2 Upper Compression Lock Rotator
  • MFVR-170C Double Dovetail Vertical Rail with Integral QR Clamp (Vertical Rail) (F8152)
  • QRC-65 (Upper Rotator Quick Release Clamp) * Jaw length: 65mm (F8325)
  • MFR-170 Double Dovetail (Upper Rail) Length: 210mm (F8150)
  • QRC-40A (Upper Rail End Clamp) Jaw length: 40mm (F2100)
  • Case (F8117)
Extreme High Resolution Photography - M2 to M2G Upgrade (Gigapan Alternative)


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