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3. Nodal Ninja 3 PartsFanotec® Spherical Panoramic Tripod Head Nodal Ninja 3 & Nodal Ninja 3 MKII - Complete Manual NN3 - Exploded images by Rosauro Ona  NN3 MKII - Exploded images by Rosauro Ona 3.1. Upper Assembly
Note: The Camera Mounting Plate can be substituted for the square washer. 3.2. Lower Assembly
Note: NN3 MKII does not use this lock screw system.
Note: Some units may only have 1 washer.
Note: NN3 uses dedicated detent rings - see store for available rings.
Available detent rings for NN3 MKII:
3.3. Parts SpecificationsThe following specifications of dimension, weight loads, and other design information will help to determine if NN3 is compatible with your camera. We ask you to also review our website for an updated list of cameras that are compatible.Max loading: approx 4 lbs (1800g) when mounting camera in portrait mode (vertical) on the upper rail. Some heavier cameras and lenses may require extra tightening and is not recommended. External factors such as winds, unstable surfaces may reduce the stability of any tripod head. We also recommend a quality tripod for better stability. Some inexpensive tripods have "wobble" in the neck and do not maintain good level when rotating the head. 3.3.1. Lower Rail AssemblyOverall dimensions of lower rail = 150mm x 35mm x 10mm (5 7/8" x 1 5/8" x 3/8").Adjustment distances from the lower rotator center point to the upper vertical arm mounting point, minimum adjustment distance 25mm (1"), maximum distance 96mm (3 3/4"). Note the N3T30 and N3T20 T-adapter will increase the adjustment maximum distance to 127mm (5"). This would be the maximum distance from camera mount to nodal point (entrance pupil) of a particular lens. The lower horizontal rail is used to slide the upper vertical assembly (when attached) into 1 of 2 needed no parallax points (NPP), depending on the camera and lens being used. The rail has a laser engraved scale marked in millimeters (1 mm intervals) denoting distance from the center of rotation. The grooves of the scale are filled with water resistant paint to increase clarity. The lower rail assembly incorporates the "lower rotator assembly". A 1/4 inch non-threaded hole in the lower rail accommodates the lower rotator base assembly. The lower rotator assembly allows for 360 degree horizontal rotation. It is always suggested you rotate and shoot images in a clockwise manner. The rotator base is engraved with demarcations in 5 degree intervals, with longer tic marks at 15 degree intervals. Numerical values from 0 - 360 degrees are engraved in 30 degree intervals. With NN3 you may need to tighten the rotator base to adjust the desired rotating tension. To set the tension, loosen the inner screw (shown below) using a coin or standard screwdriver, then hand tighten the knurled knob (with Nodal Ninja markings) to desired tension, then tighten inner screw to lock the tension.  NN3 MKII does not require this adjustment. The bubble level is used to level the Nodal Ninja by centering the bubble in the center ring. The bubble level is extremely sensitive - maybe too much so. It's difficult to obtain a true and exacting level, so some drift is likely. As long as the drift isn't excessive and stays within the center target ring, simply finding a happy medium with the potential drift is all that is necessary. We discourage the use of multiple levels, as getting each to match to the other is / becomes very difficult. Note: If you are using multiple levels in your setup (i.e. tripod level, Quick Release Plate level etc.), always rely on the Nodal Ninja level as the final level to sight and use. 3.3.2. Upper Rail AssemblyOverall dimensions of upper rail = 146mm x 35mm x 10mm (5 3/8" x 1 5/8" x 3/8").Adjustment distances from the upper rotator center point to the upper rail camera mounting point, minimum adjustment distance 37mm (1 1/2"), maximum distance 117mm (4 1/2"). Note the N3T30 and N3T20 T-adapter will increase the adjustment maximum distance to 143mm (5 5/8"). This would be the maximum distance from camera mount to the NPP of a particular lens. Also when using the N3T30 or N3T20 T-adapters, and if adjusted to the full out position, the upper rail assembly will not rotate to the full 90 degree position up, also known as the zenith. The upper horizontal rail is used to slide the camera (when attached) into 2 of 2 needed NPP's, depending on the camera and lens being used. The rail has a laser engraved scale marked in millimeters (1 mm intervals). The grooves of the scale are filled with water resistant paint to increase clarity. The upper rail assembly incorporates the "upper rotator assembly". The upper rotator assembly allows for 180 degree vertical rotation. The rotator is engraved with demarcations in 5 degree intervals, with longer tic marks at 15 degree intervals, numerical values from 0 - 90 and 90 - 0 degrees on one side and -0 - -90 and -90 - -0 degrees on the other half, which are engraved in 30 degree intervals. These are handy marks when tilting the camera to do multirow panoramas and full spherical panoramas. 3.3.3. Nodal Ninja 3 MKII Starter Package 3.3.4. Nodal Ninja 3 Package Contents Nodal Ninja 3 packed in the hard shelled case with suggested layout of parts.  Nodal Ninja 3 MKII Package The package generally comes with all of the above to include NN3 MKII, camera plate, all available detent rings, rail stops, hard case, quick reference guide and a little baggie with extra misc parts. It is important to note that package contents may vary. Resellers in various countries may also have different parts included with their package offers. Please check at time of purchase what is included with your package.NN3 MKII NO ROTATOR is also available on website. |
NN3 & NN3 MKII Complete ManualChapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Nodal Ninja Features Chapter 3. Nodal Ninja 3 Parts + video tutorial Chapter 4. Basic Assembly + video tutorial Chapter 5. Removing and Replacing Detents + video tutorial Chapter 6. NN3 MKII Detent Plunger Adjustment Chapter 7. Removing and Replacing Detent Springs on NN3 only Chapter 8. Changing the NN3 Rotator to NN3 MKII Rotator + video tutorial Chapter 9. Mounting camera in landscape mode + video tutorial Chapter 10. Cameras with off-axis tripod mounts and T-adapters + video tutorial Chapter 11. About Parallax Chapter 12. Finding the Entrance Pupil of a Lens Chapter 13. Frequently Asked Questions Chapter 14. Warranty Chapter 15. Returns Chapter 16. Copyright Information Chapter 17. Contributors Only buy from authorized resellers. If buying new from other than an authorized reseller, no warranties or product support are included. |
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