Pentax 5P connector

This maybe a long shot...

Does anyone know if the Pentax 5P connector is a standard connector of any sort? The reason for asking is that the standard coiled lead is far too short, and the 3m extension lead is rare & expensive.

If the K10D isn't going to support wireless P-TTL then I'm going to need a tethered solution for my two Pentax flashguns (or at least one tethered with the other being a wireless slave).

(I'm still trawling through all the component catalogues though...)

Matt

If you're handy with a soldering iron, snip the cable, and insert an extension with male and female plugs at the ends. Then you can use it short or long.

G

I'm handy with a soldering iron

Just didn't really want to butcher my coiled lead - it's great when using the AF540-FGZ on a flash bracket. If I can get hold of compatible plugs, then I can make as many extension leads as I need

Matt

You could just get another coiled lead and make your extension lead from that with any suitable male/female connectors in the middle.

Matt,

I had a look around for compatible plugs, and couldn't find any. I have four 5P leads, two short coils, one long coil, and one long straight.

If all else fails, PM me, and I will sell you a short coil for butchery.

G