Check out Pro Media Gear. I use their uniquely designed ball head. Easy to use, very stable and craftsmanship is unrivaled. Best of luck.

Thanks. I have 3 other smaller Flashpoints and just don’t need this much firepower.

Flashpoint XPLOR 600 HSS TTL Battery-Powered Monolight with Built-in R2 2.4GHz Radio Remote System - Bowens Mount (AD600 TTL), included is a Nikon Specific Flashpoint R2 remote sensor, other specific Flashpoint sensors are available for Sony, Fuji, and Canon. Also included is an extra battery pack. List price for the Flash Unit is $699.00, plus the Nikon remote $69.00, plus the extra battery pack $180.00. Total list price $ 948 + tax, absolutely like new, used for one interior shoot, clear protective cover still on LCD screen, batteries test as new, includes charger, protective flash head cover, standard 7” reflector and Flashpoint Case, total price to you $ 650. A savings of $298.00.

Details and pricing are from the Adorama.com where I purchased new. Would prefer local buyer in Western Washington, but will negotiate shipping costs, weight of package is 15 pounds. Please see my feedback on this site.

XPLOR600 is the one monolight for all your assignments, all your challenges, backed by industry leader, Flashpoint. The flash features many settings for the pro, like FEC, rapid stroboscopic flash, first or second curtain sync, LED Modeling, upgradable firmware and new camera system compatibility, clear LCD display, plus 11 advanced options features. The optional Remote 600 and 1200ws 8 foot extension heads transform the monolight into a boom friendly powerhouse. All the popular Bowens S mount light modifiers fit directly on the monolight or extension heads. A built-in locking umbrella channel accommodates up to 8mm umbrella shafts.
The integrated remarkable R2 Wireless Flash System is the advanced 2.4GHz radio remote that adds camera dedicated custom functions to your multi flash experience whether you are using Canon or Nikon for your photography. Easy to use buttons command a full range of functions like reliable channel triggering, group mode selectivity, HSS, with powerful signal strength and exceptional stability to your selected camera flash language. LED panels clearly display the status of all remote R2 compliant strobes so you always have control of group lighting mastery. R2 wireless communication gives speed of light response to on camera or off camera R2 family devices for a spectacular advantage on the shoot in any environment.

Features.
• 600Ws studio quality light without wires
• Guide Number 183 (ft) / 61 (m) ISO 100, with standard reflector
• Built-in 2.4G R2 Radio Remote System Compatible wireless system: Fully supports the Canon, Nikon and additional systems in Flashpoint R2 remote system.
• Integrated professional 11.1V/8700mAh lithium battery pack
• Lithium battery packs up to 450 full power flashes
• Dependable 0.01-2.5s recycling times
• Operates as a dedicated Slave unit in a wireless flash groups up to 300ft.
• Dot-matrix LCD panel with clear and concise display.
• 1/8000s High Speed Sync that can overpower the sun
• Lightweight and portable
• Designed for a wide range of Bowens S mount accessories
• Power range from full to 1/256 in 1/3 stop increments
• Stable color temperature at 5600½200K over the entire power range
• Focus-assist beam
• Thermostatic Fan Cooled body
• 10W LED Modeling Light (Adjustable)
• Optional 600 ws and 1200 ws Remote Extension Heads
• FEL (Flash Exposure Lock)
• R2 2.4G Groups - 5: A / B / C / D / E with 32 Channels
• Optical Groups - 3: A / B / C with 4 Channels
• Supports Flashpoint R1 Remote Manual Trigger System
• Canon & Nikon Optic Wireless Slave Modes
• S1 & S2 Optic Slave Modes
• Flash Duration - 1/220s to 1/10000s
• 11 Optional Advanced Functions (C.Fn)
• Auto Memory Function
• Firmware Upgrades through Micro USB Port
• USB Port Receiver Socket
• PC Sync 3.5mm Sync Port
The Flashpoint Battery Power Pack Unit for the XPLOR 600 Series Monolight is a massive internal and interchangeable high energy 11.1 volt Lithium Ion 8700mAh battery, capable of over 450 full power flash bursts on a single charge. The battery module snaps quickly and securely in place on the rear of the XPLOR. Recharging is accomplished directly to the DC port on the battery so you can stay in the shoot with a fresh unit while the exhausted power pack is charging. The power status level of the battery is clearly displayed on a series of color coded LED's, whether on or off the monolight. With several in your monolight's case, you can fire away without fear of losing the XPLOR advantage.

Suggest you contact David Swindler at Action Photo Tours in Kanab, UT. He was the local resource used when I went with PhotoPills on an 11 day tour earlier this year of the Southwest. He has extensive knowledge of the area and the resources to get you where you want to go and a resource I would not hesitate to use again.

I’d look at Really Right Stuff Ascend. Very pricey but as usual you get what you pay for.

I would look on the PhotoPills website and check out their videos on shooting an eclipse.

I can address item #4. I was on a 11 day shoot in Utah about a month ago it was sponsored by PhotoPills and the local tour company was Action Photo Tours out of Kanab. Our guide was David Swindler who owns Action photo tours. I highly recommend both him and his company. Very organized and professional and very dedicated to customer service. I would use them again without hesitation.

I too used to shoot with a D 850 before going lighter with a Z7 ii. On the D 850 I loved my Sigma Art 14-24. Check out the reviews, most all rate it as sharper than the Nikon and at a significant cost savings. Currently use the Nikon Z 14-24 on the Z7 ii and am very impressed but for the price I should be. Cheers.

I drove into a brick and mortar Xfinity store and was told should be back up by 5 PM Seattle time.

Look at the RAV Power website for a device called a file hub. Allows transfer from a memory card to a hard drive without the need for a computer. I have one and it works. Don’t know if this is exactly what you are looking for but worth checking out.

Try the RavPower site. They have a hub that allows transfer from your sd cards to a portable ssd. It is about the size of a deck of cards and self powered, only about $50 or so as I recall. I have one (actually two as I wanted one for backup in case the first ever failed). Great little device and really like RavPower products.

[quote=collins9000]I am selling my like new (less than 200 actuations) Nikon z6ii along with the ftz adapter. I am a little ocd and I bought two of these wonderful cameras . I also have a d850 that I use. I finally admitted to myself that I do not need 3 cameras for my hobby. I will take PayPal only and will ship ups with insurance. If you want just the camera or adapter I will separate. Camera for 1700 and ftz
adapter 150. There are many people on this site that have bought my items and know it is amazing condition. Like I said this is like new. I have the boxes.[/quote

I’ll buy the ftz adapter. PM sent.

Just received my Nikon z6 ii back from Spencer’s. Did a Astro mod visible + h alpha. Service was excellent but have not tested it yet for Astro.

Good question. Perhaps if I was better at post I would enjoy it more. But to get better like anything else requires practice. For now taking the photo is fun, post is work.

I would reverse the image so the subject starts on the left side of the frame and reduce some of the white area.