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Hello,
Just wanted to add some comments.
So you have at present two Pentax flashes, and decided to go Godox way. Congrats. I decided to change my flash system to Godox time ago, and I have sold all my other triggers and flashes. I still keep a Metz p-ttl flash that is on sale.
There is of course a lot of possible combinations to start, but it seems that you want to start with a trigger and two flashes, so let me comment about that.
Notice that Godox have basic/manual and TTL speedlights, for example, v850II is a basic flash and v860ii is a flash that supports TTL (there is near 40$ price gap), but they are similar in power and features (except TTL). In theory, all v860ii series flashes support P-TTL. If I had to buy one v860II, I would choose the Canon version. Why? I have had many Canon devices that have worked with my camera hotshoe. As an example, I have two Godox triggers, Canon version, that i can use directly on my camera's hotshoe without issue. Of course, only basic features work. But I don't have a v860ii series flash to check this point. Also, you have 'V' versions and 'TT' versions of the same flash, TT uses AA batteries, and V uses lithium batteries. TT versions are cheaper. You have the TT600, that is similar to the V850II but cheaper (really, this is the Godox speedligh with the best price/features relationship), and you have the TT685 that is similar to the V860II.
So, you have to think if you prefer AA or lithium, and also if you want to pay the extra cost for a P-TTL flash. That is, do you need to use your speedlight during long periods? do you want to avoid using AA chargers? do you plan to use both V860II in P-TTL mode? Maybe you only need one P-TTL. My tests using two Godox flashes in P-TTL were a bit deceptive. My conclusions were that it makes sense to have only one P-TTL flash, used for main light, but no more. I didn't see any advantage for using more than one flash in P-TTL mode. This experience can be different for others. But the idea is to be sure if you need the TT/V series and M/P-TTL speedlight.
The only Godox speedlight that supports P-TTL on camera is the V1, that is a really great flash (I have one and I'm very happy with it). This speedlight is the most expensive, so you must think if it's worth it. Another great feature of this flash is that it have a master mode, so you can control other Godox flashes, and of course it has a slave mode, so this is the most flexible version for Pentax users. They also have a round head and magnetic accesories... that can be useful for you or not. I have it, and I love it.
About triggers, I have most of the current Godox triggers. In my opinion, the XproP is maybe the best, it's the most compatible (supports new X Godox devices but also old 433MHz devices) and I find more comfortable to use, compared to the X2T-P. There is a company, Adorama, that develops its own versions of Godox triggers, and this versions are superior to Godox ones, but they don't ship worlwide. Godox have cheap triggers like the XT-16 that supports only manual mode and no HSS; it's a cheap way to start, it depends on your needs, but maybe is better to start with the XproP. I have the X2T-P and it's a nice trigger. It has two features that I like: one is that it have a hotshoe on top, so you could use a flash on top, but just in manual mode, it's a single pin shoe. Also, for advanced users, you can play with the timming sync. But I just use this trigger to make 'experiments', my main triggers are the XproP and the Godox V1 flash, in master mode.
Adorama sells the R2 SPT single pin transceiver. This device, in receiver mode, can be used to trigger other no-Godox speedlights, so you have a Godox trigger on your camera, then a R2 SPT in receiver mode, and you Pentax flash on the SPT's shoe, and this way you could trigger your Pentax flashes (forget remote power control or P-TTL feaures). I don't have this transceiver, but maybe other forum members have one and can confirm my point.
So, the cheapest way to start with Godox could be:
* XT-16 trigger (sure you can get second hand for a few bucks)
* 2 x TT600 (60$ each)
If you plan to grow on Godox and don't like AA batteries:
* XproP trigger
* V860II (for your PTTL setups)
* V850II (to save a few bucks)
If you need more power:
* XproP trigger
* AD200 (supports PTTL)
* V850II/TT600 (secondary flash for fill, rim...)
If you finally have to keep your Pentax flashes, you can get a pair of FLASHPOINT R2 SPT transceivers, and add to the mix.
Regards.
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