Originally posted by Sir Nameless
Thank you @inkista and @morenjavi for your input. Having given this some more thought, I'm leaning toward going with just manual flash and leaving TTL for some other time. I like the idea of having a Li-on flash, so I'm thinking if I go with the new dedicated trigger and the V850II, I'll have a good one-light solution, with the capability of adding a V2 later if I really want on/off camera TTL.
I'm sure you'll enjoy with your off camera flash. I remember when I started to play with flashes off camera, after discovering the Strobist site (maybe 10 years ago?). I started with optical systems, using PTTL, sync cables, photocells, etc. But having a radio triggering system was a game changer for me.
A disadvantage of Godox radio system is that it only works with Godox flashes, but you have plenty of speedlights and flashes that will allow you to grow.
Two valuable tools that I use for OCF setups are the Sekonik 358 (great metter) and the SpyderCube (for getting correct WB and tones).
Regards and ... Merry Christmas !!