Physical dimensions XPan (II)

[hotswank]

Hi, could anyone send me their XPan's bottom dimensions and the 1/4 tripod offset in mm or inch, thanks!

I need to know if the Kirk BL-XPAN L-Plate will fit my F3 with MD-4...

 

[terrydent]

What a great idea! A 90 degree mount for my F3! I took my Kirk plate off my Xpan and tried it. The plate fits nicely however the holes don't line up. If you look at the MD-4 the hole is directly centered in the base. The Xpan hole is a little off center. I think it could be made to work by reaming out the hole in the bracket a little bit, but then the screw would no longer be self retaining. I'm going to have to think about this.................

Terry

 

[terrydent]

After playing with it more I've found it doesn't fit perfectly on the bottom. You would have to grind off one side to allow it to fit. Not sure I want to try it as I use my Xpan way more than my F3, although it would still be usable on the Xpan if modified.

Terry

 

[hotswank]

Would it be possible to post a pic with the L-plate mounted, even though it doesn't fit exactly i.e. off center. It will give me a clue of what needs to be modified. The Kirk L-bracket is way to expensive for trial and error experimenting Thanks again! You are prolly the only person with both XPan, MD-4 AND Kirk plate...

 

[terrydent]

The ridge along the right hand side would have to be ground off to allow the plate to fit.

Terry

 

[terrydent]

Another view.