Advanced Rotator RD16-II

CNC machined advanced rotators combine high precision, ease of use, compactness, light weight and durability. The inner ball bearing construction also provides for very fluid rotation. You can now change click stops on-the-fly. The RD16 has 16 different selectable click options.

Features

• Made from premium 6061-T6 aluminum alloy.
• Precision CNC machined components.
• Lubricated bearings for smooth rotation.
• Laser engraved markings.
• Detent interval (click stop) option can be changed in seconds on the fly.
• More than 10 kg (22lbs) loading supported.
• Knob for locking rotation.
• Retainer wire so you don't lose the knobs.
• Ideal for making HDR panos and/or mosaics.
• Great in windy locations.
• Small nadir footprint diameter of 62mm
• Plungers with adjustible spring tesion to adapt for different play load.
• The unique placement of knobs means that they will never appear in the spherical panos.
• Fine 2.5 degree rotation markings for making high resolution mosaics.
• Compact and light weight - only 347 grams.
• 16 different degree stop increments (with equivalent number of stops around) include:
  • 3.75 (96 stops)*
  • 5 (72 stops)*
  • 6 (60 stops)*
  • 7.5 (48 stops)
  • 10 (36 stops)
  • 12 (30 stops)
  • 15 (24 stops)
  • 18 (20 stops)*
  • 20 (18 stops)
  • 24 (15 stops)
  • 30 (12 stops)
  • 36 (10 stops)
  • 45 (8 stops)
  • 60 (6 stops)
  • 90 (4 stops)
  • 120 (3 stops)

* Requires dual detent plungers.
e.g. One plunger installed in 10° socket to get a 10° interval. Another plunger installed in 10°/2 socket to get a 5° interval.

Package includes

• RD16-II rotator
• 2ea blue anodized knobs
• 1ea blue anodized locking knob
• Silcone dust plugs

Specifications

• Weight - 400gr (14 oz)
• Height - 48mm (1 7/8") x Diameter: 62mm (2 3/8")
• Maximum weight load: 11kg (22lbs)
• Ideal working weight load: approx 5.5kgs (12lbs)
• Metal: Anodized aluminum
• Base Color = Non-glare black
• Thread = base 3/8", top M6
• Demarcations (reference tic marks) every 2.5 degrees