Do I need the Counterweight Kit for every NOMAD setup?

No. The counterweight kit is not required for all setups. If you are using a lightweight camera with a wide-angle lens, the NOMAD can work perfectly without the counterweight system. The kit is especially useful when: Using heavier cameras or longer lenses Shooting with lenses over 2 kg Using a tripod collar or an offset setup Shooting at higher elevation angles Capturing longer exposures where tracking consistency matters

📢 Backorder: NOMAD Balancing Counterweight Kit - Achieve Better Setup

Name: 📢 Backorder: NOMAD Balancing Counterweight Kit - Achieve Better Setup Balance & Stability
Brand: Move Shoot Move Photography Limited
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Improve the stability and balance of your NOMAD setup when using heavier cameras or longer lenses.

The counterweight system helps distribute weight more evenly, reducing torque on the tracker and allowing smoother movement and more consistent tracking performance during long exposures — especially for off-center setups and higher shooting angles.

Designed for portability and flexibility, the kit provides a compact way to fine-tune your setup in the field. Choose between the lightweight can-based counterweight solution or the dedicated weight option for a more convenient and precise balancing experience.

Preorder Update

Thank you so much for your trust and support! 💛

First Batch (Sold Out)

The first preorder batch was fully sold out on November 18th (China Time).
This batch is scheduled to ship in mid-January 2026, and the shipping schedule remains on track as planned.

Second Batch (Now Open)

Preorders placed on or after November 19th, 2025 (China Time) will be included in the second batch, with estimated shipping beginning from March 2026 onward.

Latest Stock Information

EU Warehouse: Out of stock (New stock expected in late June)
(Ships only to regions supported by the EU warehouse)
US Warehouse: Out of stock (New stock expected in late June)
Canada Warehouse: Out of stock (New stock expected in late June)
China Warehouse: Out of stock (New stock expected in early June)

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	NOMAD Can Weight Kit	NOMAD Precision Weight Kit
Best for	Travel setups & first-time users	Telephoto setups & precision balancing
Weight adjustment	Fill a common beverage can to adjust weight	Add or remove modular weights
Packing	No extra weights to carry	Compact dedicated weight system
Adjustment	Flexible adjustment	Precise weight increments
Design	Simple & travel-friendly	Professional & modular

NOMAD Can Kit Includes

Custom-designed 35 mm ball head
Counterweight Arm
Base (red attachment)

NOMAD Precision Kit Includes

Custom-designed 35 mm ball head
Counterweight Arm
Metal counterweights: 200g*2, 100g*1, 25g*2, weight Adapter*1

1. Attach the Ballhead:

Secure the ballhead directly to the NOMAD rotating plate.
⚠️ Important: The ballhead must be installed directly on NOMAD. It cannot be placed on top of the V-mount to function as a counterweight system.

2. Assemble the Counterweight Arm:

Connect the two counterweight arm segments together.
Screw the assembled long arm into the threading hole on the ballhead.

3. Attach the Counterweight Base:

Screw the counterweight base onto the arm.
Attach a beverage bottle with a diameter of around 54 mm to serve as the counterweight.
Make sure every part is tightened securely.

3. Mount Your Lens:

Attach your lens to the ballhead.
The basic kit setup is now complete.

Watch Javier Rosano test the counterweight kit with a 135mm lens and see how it improves stability when using longer, heavier setups.

With proper polar alignment, it helps reduce micro vibrations, delivering more consistent, round stars at longer exposures.

👉 Best for:

Telephoto lenses (100mm+)
Heavier setups without tripod collars
Astrophotographers pushing exposure limits

FAQs

No. The counterweight kit does not increase the official 3.5 kg payload limit of the NOMAD. It improves weight distribution and reduces mechanical stress, helping the tracker perform more comfortably within its designed capacity.

No. The ball head included in this kit is custom-designed to work with the counterweight system and provide proper balance. Other ball heads are not compatible with this setup.

Without the Counterweight Kit, the NOMAD is suitable for lenses up to 100 mm.

With the Counterweight Kit, it can support setups using lenses up to 135 mm, depending on the overall camera and lens combination.

No. The counterweight kit is not required for all setups. If you are using a lightweight camera with a wide-angle lens, the NOMAD can work perfectly without the counterweight system.

The kit is especially useful when:

Using heavier cameras or longer lenses
Shooting with lenses over 2 kg
Using a tripod collar or an offset setup
Shooting at higher elevation angles
Capturing longer exposures where tracking consistency matters

No.