kenbennett wrote:
Now the Adorama price is $989 and it includes the ring flash head as well as the standard head. If I weren't getting ready to retire I'd order two of them.
That one has the lower capacity battery. I went ahead and ordered it to get the free ring flash and then ordered an open box high capacity battery from B&H for $150. I still haven't received a return authorization for my original pack with the high capacity battery that didn't charge. I guess when the new unit comes tomorrow I can figure out if it's the battery or charger that was defective.
Currently this is on sale for ~$1,099 right now at the "big 2" NY stores.
Last month I was careless and dropped the flashhead and broke the safety dome and the bulb, only the modeling light still works. Was able to mix and match purchases from 3 stores for a new flash head, flash bulb, and modeling dome for ~$301 total to replacement.
I've been able to use it enough now in the past few years that it's been worth it.
For others I'm sure the weight can be a problem but its been great.
The big blue ny store has it on sale now for $949 which I think is the lowest price ever, I think I'll have to buy it again so I have a full 2nd set up so now the Z9II is guaranteed to have global shutter or leaf shutter to sync at any speed
