Ron,

I purchased an Innorel RT-90C from Amazon about a year ago. It's a Fantastic Tripod even at twice the price. Because it has a 75mm bowl, I was able to also purchase a center column for it (actually from a LeoFoto brand, now Innorel sells their own) that I can use if needed. I've dragged this tripod thru hell and back and it works like the day I bought it. I will tell you this though; its a beast of a tripod and its not particularity light. It has some heft to it. If your intent is to use it as a travel tripod you might look at a different model. This handles my D810 with a 150-600mm Tamron G2 lens on a Nest Gimble effortlessly. Best $300.00 I ever spent. (and I'm not affiliated with Innorel in any way)

-Gary

The godox manuals are at www.godox.com (under the download area, scroll way to the bottom). I don't know if you're looking for Nikon, Canon, Fuji or other, so I cant post a direct link.

I wouldn't say Godox is "Better" than Nikon. But the Godox system has a lot of features the Nikon does not. The build quality is nearly comparable to Nikon. I know this because I have 4 different Godox speedlights / strobes, and I wouldn't trade them for Nikon units ever. Godox Prices are more affordable than a Nikon branded speedlight too.

Ultimately its your choice, and everyone has a different opinion, but the "bang for the buck" with Godox cant be beat. (imho)

-Gary

The most obvious is: ensure your battery is FULY charged. It wont lock the mirror up if its not.

-Gary

I actually have a pair of AD200's. I Love them. I also have the ad600pro. The whole Godox line is affordable and offers a lot of versatility other flashes don't at their respective price points. Are there better flashes out there, sure...... but not at that price point. The X2 trigger is awesome as well.

I don't think you can go wrong with the Light Panel, and if you have a compatible cell phone, you can use your studio light set-up with your cell phone (although I dont know why) lol

Anyhow, its an option to consider

-Gary

Robert,

I Have no experience with Lume Cube or Litra Pro, but recently I purchased this: https://www.amazon.com/Godox-LF308BI-triggering-Brightness-Adjustment/dp/B081NF1MVB/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=lf308&qid=1606153369&sr=8-1
I cant say its perfect, but its interesting that its a constant adjustable LED Light, as well as a Flash. The really NICE thing is it works with the Godox Radio System that Im heavily invested in.

My only nit-pick is it could be more powerful. 18w isn't a Huge light source.

-Gary

Tom,

Stay away from that field, never go there again. That hobby is as addicting as photography, and arguably more expensive.

-Gary

I hope its actually the trigger (transmitter), and not the receiver in the speedlite. Its no fun when equipment breaks. The good news is you can always return the trigger if its not that.

-Gary

Basically in addition to the channel, you can set a wireless ID from 1-99 I believe. If you set the wireless ID on one unit and not the other, they wont talk. This is the only thing I can think of short of something being broke.

Other than double checking that you're on the same channel, you didn't possible set a wireless ID on your Speedlight did you? I'm betting you're in the wrong mode on the speedlight (Slave vs Master) or you have a wireless ID set on one and not the other.

-Gary

That'll work as well. We'll talk
-Gary

I would love it, but its a bit beyond my budget right now. I'm stretching to get the body only right now. But thank You.
I'll call you tomorrow morning, if you're free maybe we can meet up tomorrow or Tuesday.

I caught that as well. Its almost like she's "Shushing" him (if that's a word)

In todays day and age, it would almost be tougher getting a picture of someone NOT on a phone call (lol)

Anything else included? Like OEM Strap, Chargers, Box etc? I also assume there's an EN-El 15 battery IN the camera as well?