Tied in with the last entry about off-body flashes, I'm also looking at wireless flash trigger kits. Cactus seem to be your go-to guys for this and I've used their stuff before so I know that they're compatible with both my camera and the line of flashes that I intend to get. I don't know how much compatibility is an issue with these things but I'm reasoning that it's better to be safe, especially when you're ordering online.
Google 'cactus flash triggers' and you'll find a plethora of reviews and discussion on the products, almost universally positive (it almost gives the impression of them being industry standard), but oddly few places actually selling them. Even major retailers like Amazon and eBay (despite having sponsored links hawking them on Google search results) don't appear to have any. The Amazon search result just yields flash triggers from other manufacturers.
Essentially, I've found two places:
Gadget Infinity, a US site linked from the official Cactus site, so I guess they're the preferred supplier. Adjusted price is a little under £30 inc. shipping.
1stopbrighter.com, a British site where they come in at around £40 including postage.
Obviously the US is a cheaper but I do risk getting hit for VAT and charges if customs pick it up. It seems to be arbitrary as to whether that happens or not.
Worth noting is that the V5 transceiver model is also out but I don't see that my usage is going to require anything not provided by the V4.
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