How would you like to take 360 photos with your DSLR automatically, with one press of the shutter? The Nodal Ninja Mecha E1 is a motorized rotator head that can shoot 360 photos with your DSLR automatically. Using a motorized head is not just easier, but should also reduce the possibility of errors during shooting.
Here is a product video:
The Mecha E1 works with Nodal Ninja panoramic heads, including Nodal Ninja 3 MkII, Nodal Ninja 3 MKIII, R1, R10, R20, and RS1 (here are the differences between the Nodal Ninja heads). The first version is a single-axis rotator but a dual-axis version will be available in the near future.
The single-axis version of the Mecha E1 is now available for preorder at a discount here. The regular price is $280 but you can get an additional discount if you preorder, for $230. Although the E1 is only single-axis, Nodal Ninja will have a dual axis version available, and you’ll be able to add on the other part to the E1 to make it dual axis.
I ordered the Mecha E1 and will be testing it as soon as I receive it.
Is it possible to use 2 or 3 axies version of Nodal Ninja Mecha to automatically shot 6 shots and merge to be a tinyplant photo , like this manual head for gopro.
https://chinavr.net/t/10556/1/1
yes. they will release an update that will allow that
Hi Mic, have you also tried the Syrp Gini Mini? I somehow like the app on the phone much better from the looks but I wonder if there are other differences to the Nodal Mecha E1. Price is about the same.
nope never tried genie mini… looks cool though! haven’t opened my mecha e1 box yet haha… so busy…
Hi mic will a Nodal Ninja Mecha Motor E1 and Controller C1 – Automatic Robotic Panoramic Rotator work with a SONY A77ii ?
https://dealer.nodalninja.com/mecha-rotator-e1-single-axis-controller-c1-only-f9905/
Have you got a chance to test it? Havent found any reviews online on Nodal Ninja Mecha line.
Hi Vaidas. Yes I have been using Nodal Ninja Mecha for a while now and in fact I upgraded mine to Dual Axis. Virtual Tour Edge 2.0 will include a tutorial on both single axis and dual axis.
Thank you for the prompt response. When the VTE 2.0 is coming out? Do you think Mecha is worth investment and speeds up the process a lot per panorama?
Launching this week! 😀 The benefit of Mecha for me is consistency (fewer mistakes). It is also useful for pole photography and car interiors.
Whats going to be the price for it? 🙂