*****Naming Contest for Next Generation Nodal Ninja's*****

4 years ago, when there was a lack of affordable pano heads in the market, I took up the challenge and mission to develop my Nodal Ninja SPH-1, a metal spherical pano head targeted for US$99.95. At that time, I knew little about pano head design and industrial manufacturing but I never stopped my dream to design and manufacture state- of-art pano heads that satisfy the most demanding users. My company was given a name Fanotec that stands for "Fan Of Technology". During the past 4 years, I strive to acquire the knowledge and capability to fulfill my dream. I listen to countless suggestions and feedback from customers and forum members. As a result, Nodal Ninja SPH-1 was improved to the current Nodal Ninja 3II and Nodal Ninja 5 was released to support the larger cameras.

Now I am proud to announce development of my top of line products which can live up with the name Fanotec. They are the next generation Nodal Ninjas, the Nodal Ninja Ultimate's. The Ultimate's are all based on the industry's renowned Arca Swiss compatible system for maximum versatility. They are all precision CNC machined from quality aluminum and anodized.

There will be at least 3 models:

*One for batch stitching,

*One for maximum portability and simplicity by using a lens ring design,

*One for versatility and functionality that go beyond a pano head.

Lens ring model consists of a universal platform with preset tilt angles and lens ring made for each lens. The lens ring and the platform are joined by a Arca Swiss style quick release system. The tilt angles are -15, -10, -7.5, -2.5, 0, +5, +7.5, +10, and +12.5 degrees. They can be interchanged easily. Other variable tilt angles and off-set +/-90 deg (rotation off-set from NPP) are also supported. The rotator base is the new advanced rotator (Rotator D4) with 4 detent intervals. The intervals are 2,3,4,6 stops. There is a panning lock to stop rotator from unwanted rotation.
All popular fisheye lens will be supported. The model for Sigma 8mm and Nikon 10.5mm are scheduled to release in September/ October 2008. Other models will follow shortly.

The other 2 Ultimate models will be available later 2008 or early 2009. Their designs are being refined and functions added for maximum versatility.


We're looking for names on our new upcoming products and seeking the input from our customers. If you have a good idea for a product name please let us know and if your name is selected you will win that item. The 3 models will all share the parent name, Nodal Ninja Ultimate. So they will be called "Nodal Ninja Ultimate XXXX".


Conditions:
* All ideas on products names must be shared in this thread or poll.
* The product name cannot already be under consideration.
* The author of select product name releases all interest to that name.
* Compensation will be in exchange for a retail version of the product being named which may or may not include added accessories.
* The manufacturer will select the name they feel best suited for the product.
* Winners will be notified my email.
* The poll is for others to vote an what they feel is the best name.
* Deadline for helping us to name product is on 30 Sept. 08 for the lens ring model and 31 Oct. 08 for other 2 models.

Names already under consideration:
Nodal Ninja Ultimate = NNUL
NNUL "Precision"
NNUL "Professional"
NNUL "Ring"
NNUL "Mobile"
NNUL "Elite"
For these and other names please see our poll.

Thank you and good luck
Nick

Hello Nick and Bill,

First I want to congratulate you with the fine range of new product.
About the naming I suggest you keep it as simple as possible, your products don't need fancy names:

NNUL Batch (can it be more accurate, I don't think so, this is what the first model is designed for).
NNUL Fast (for speed the ring model is best)
NNUL Versatile (and that covers exactly the flag of the last model)

All the best,

Wim

Nice names Wim,
I agree ! :-)
Nick-Bill;
I wouldn't use NNUL because NUL in Dutch = ZERO !
NN-UL is better.
Have Fun !

• Replicator
• Specialist
• Adaptive

Ped
(ok, so I am not the most imaginative of people) :wink:

Nodal Ninja MM - Monster Masterer
Nodal Ninja W - Warrior
Nodal Ninja M - Magician
Nodal Ninja MK - Magic Knight

NN-UL Trail
NN-UL Trail Pro
NN-UL Trailblazer
NN-UL Spin
NN-UL Spinner
NN-UL Circ
NN-UL Vision
NN-UL 3D Visionmaker
NN-UL Visionmaker
NN-UL Visionmaster
NN-UL Ringmaster
NN-UL 3D Pro
NN-UL 3D Master
NN-UL Travelmaster
NN-UL Trailhead
NN-UL EZ
NN-UL Fastset
NN-UL Multipath
NN-UL Spheremaster
NN-UL Spheremaker
NN-UL Spheremaker Pro
NN-UL Detent Wiz
NN-UL 3D Wizard
NN-UL Scenemaker
NN-UL Scenemaker Pro
NN-UL HD
NN-UL HDR-Pro
NN-UL HDR-Master
NN-UL PanoMaker
NN-UL PanoMaster
NN-UL PanoMaster Pro

NN-UL PanoMagic

Quote:

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Originally Posted by bigwade

I wouldn't use NNUL because NUL in Dutch = ZERO !

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Same thing in French : NUL can be zero, bad (not good) :sad:

NN-UL Samurai
NN-UL Grasshopper
NN-UL Sabre
NN-UL Eppe
NN-UL Katana
NN-UL Nihonto
NN-UL Oshigata
NN-UL Koshirae
NN-UL Iaito

*One for batch stitching,
NN-UL "Eyes Limit"

*One for maximum portability and simplicity by using a lens ring design,
NN-UL "Tradition"

*One for versatility and functionality that go beyond a pano head.
NN-UL "Sync Master"
NN-UL "Chronos"

Swiss made Spirit ...

maybe.... to obvious but kiss applies :tongue_smilie:

NN-UL Batch
NN-UL Perfect Batch
NN-UL Perfection
NN-UL Batcher
NN-UL Perfect-O (o simulating a 360¬? ?? :tongue_smilie: )


those for the batcher :001_smile:

Nodal Ninja Batchable
Nodal Ninja Magic Ring
Nodal Ninja Pro
Nodal Ninja Ultimate

My entries:

NNU Extreme
NNU Precise
NNU Acura
NNU Freedom

Whatever the name, I know it'll be a great product at a reasonable price!

I agree, you should think about changing NNUL by something else or you wont sell any in france...
NNU should be enough ?

NNU - Series
NNU - Easy
NNU - Perfect

Some more names after this night maybe ?!

Hi Bill, hi Nick,

here are some more ideas ;-)


- gold edition
- medals serie
- titanium
- platium

- zeus
- thor
- myth
- poseidon

- evolution
- next generation
- xxl
- extrem
- hero
- winner


All the best
Bernd

Hi,

Congrats on the upcomming products.

batch = NN-UL Standard or NN-UL Volume
portability = NN-UL Easy or NN-UL Lite
portability = NN-UL Universal

Rgds, ikke101