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Thanks Rob. Do you use the diffuser much? For the sake of keeping it simple, should I set the flash to FP TTL Auto all the time, i.e. indoors and out?

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If you mean the flip out diffuser built into the FL36, this is only for spreading the flash for use with the 8mm fisheye. I do use an elastic fit diffuser sometimes, but I find it limits the range so much, it really is only effective for close up shots.

No, don't use FP TTL Auto all the time. Only outside in brighter light. Use it to brighten up dull weather or to take the harsh shadows out of faces if it is bright and sunny. If you use FP TTL Auto inside where it is darker, you can get strange ghostly shadows and transparent bodies!

So, inside use TTL Auto; outside use FP TTL Auto if you decide flash is needed. Marshal a family volunteer to experiment at home both inside and outdoors. The most important thing where the pics are critical (and I have never done a wedding myself) is to make sure you are not experimenting on the day. Limit yourself to techniques you know will work in a given situation.

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Thanks Rob. Got it!!! I've read the web page referred to by David and also Wrotniaks review and I understand. Thanks for your help mate.

Taken several test shots with the Sigma 30mm f1.4 and the results look very good. Some of the first few seemed a little out of focus which confused me a tad. But I think I was in zoom lens mode and was accidentally moving the manual focus ring. Tripod tests look good. Pics look a little soft at f1.4 but I think thats to be expected. Proof of the pudding will be during the weekend

On the way up north on Saturday I'm stopping in Oxfordshire to take some shots of my brother racing an Aston Martin. I used to do a lot of motorbike racing in my younger days when you manually focussed on a part of the track and then panned and fired as close to that spot as possible. Guess I'll be giving continuous shooting and C-AF a go! Talk about a mixed weekend