Thanks all.

If you want to backup an entire disc/partition, look no further than Macrium
Reflect Free v6

Whilst the free version doesn't support file backups, for whole disc/partitions it really is excellent, and is my no.1 choice for this use.

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EaseUS Todo Backup Free is also an excellent choice, which unlike Macrium, does support file backups.

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One piece of advice with backup software: always verify the backup once completed (Macrium has an option to auto verify upon completion, can't remember if EaseUS does). A corrupt backup is no good!

Also try and restore some images from the backup to a different location, this should then provide piece of mind that your valuable data is indeed safe.

Regards
Adrian

Thanks all for the tips and advice, greatly appreciated.

In this day and age, I'm one of the small minority who doesn't own a smartphone (my mother does, mind you)

The filter came with a conversion chart for the corresponding shutter speeds, so I can try and use this as a guide.

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Adrian

I've owned a circular 10 stop filter for a couple of years, having only used it once with average results.

So I decided to have another go last weekend, only for my Pentax remote die on me :-/

What I've viewed online, and try, was to compose the scene in AV mode, noting the shutter speed. Then attatch the filter, switch to manual exposure and bulb mode then shoot using a cable release for the appropriate shutter length.

Does this sound about right?
The Pentax remote is being replaced with a wired model.

Thanks
Adrian

All the best to you.

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Adrian

Silly question time, if you bought the K3II in Colwyn Bay, do you live locally?

I ask as I live in North Wales (down the Lleyn Peninsula), and you never know, our Pentax paths might cross.

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Adrian

Thanks all, it is indeed a lovely location.
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One of my favourite walks, Llanystumdwy.

I had never seen so many Bluebells until this walk.

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No.1 with the 16-85, all the rest 70mm Ltd.

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Adrian

Nigel and Peter, very well explained and greatly appreciated.

Thanks all.

Yes experimenting with HSS has been good fun so far, with Toby being a great pro

Dumb question time now; when you suggest a stop lower for the ambient background, just drop the shutter by one stop?

Stu, long time no speak, hope you're well.

Thanks all.