XPAN II with which flash

[tomm]

Does anyone know XPAN II can syn. with which kind of flash?

 

[rcyoung]

I have used Sunpak 522 "potato mashers" (w/sync cord) and Vivitar 285s ( w/hotshoe) without problems on the XPan I in normal 35mm mode.

In panoramic mode, getting a flash that will cover the wide angle can be real tricky. You will probably have to use something like a Stofen diffuser or use multiple flashes with remote triggers/slaves.

The Sunpak 622 has a bare bulb attachment that might also be useful in panoramic mode.

 

[lutz_konermann]

I've used the Leica SF 20 plus Sfill diffuser with success. I covered the Xpan's hot shoe except for the central contact with Scotch tape to avoid short circuiting, though. The Leica SF 20 is a very reliable and handy solution, although a bit costly... See pictures here.

 

[tomm]

thanks all for your solutions, I will try my Nikon SB-80DX on a protected tape on it

Tomm