Thanks for this, from links the results aren't that sharp and I would be better off with the 150-450 zoom and cropping. I saw the Swarovski digiscope setup at Birdfair last year and they seem to have it really sorted.

As you say the new list prices are ridiculous which is why I was looking at 3rd party connectors under £20. But you prompted me to look again and ordered the last coil cable & connector in stock at Amazon for £67.58 which is still expensive for what they are but at least they should work, and I just thought sod it stop messing about and get something so thanks for the prompt.

Thanks both, if the Cactus is manual only then the Neweer looks a much cheaper option for the same function, and if I do buy another flash it will be a Pentax one to maximise my options. I'll get a cable anyway as it's a fairly cheap option and one with a curly wire will reduce the risk of tripping on it. Such a pity the Pentax AF201 flash isn't an optical trigger as that would solve the problem.

Thanks Gareth, I gather that the latest Cactus version will allow TTL as well as HSS so the extra cost might be worthwhile. I can see how your setup would work well in a studio but I am after on-site use, building interiors, fill-in flash in the field, that sort of thing.

These are events arranged and sponsored by retailers who will favour their most profitable brands. Maybe there is similar pressure as on the shop floor from the larger manufacturers to have dominant positioning and extent of display where this is limited. Ricoh are present at independently arranged national shows and at the NEC this year had a much better positioned stand than previously.

Having said that these two are listed as outlets for Pentax so a bit disappointing nevertheless, and reinforces the voiced opinion of an LCE salesman to someone interested in updating his Pentax that the brand was going nowhere and he would be better looking elsewhere.

Not having a built-in camera flash now I am looking at options for an easily portable off camera flash option. I have the 360WRII, and a 201WR which is great to keep in the bag 'just in case' but at present can only attach them to the body. I would like to retain as many functions as possible. It is a choice between a cable, which from third party suppliers are £20-£40, or radio trigger like the Cactus V6II which is 2x £80 minimum. Advantage of the Cactus is distance but there is the weight to consider as well as more batteries to rely on, and I have read reports of infrequent failed shots. For studio work the latter would be preferable but I need portability so I am veering towards the cable. Anyone have experiences of either?

Aah, sweet!

I like the first one the best, subtle colour with that splash of orange giving it a boost. I'm impressed you carried all that kit with you.

I like that you have Warwick church centrally in the distance, serendipity the canal is pointing the right way!

Ah that's it! That still retains the .dng file setting though. I recall briefly demonstrating TAV mode and the green button function to a pro photographer who was there at the same time so I must inadvertently switched to P mode which I have never normally use. Thanks for clearing that up.