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I am sure a lighter D5, whatever it's eventually called, will be a distinct benefit for people who want a cheaper lower spec fx body with pro performance.
As we know, the advantage of DX comes into its own when longer reach is required, as in wildlife and sport photography.
A DX body is better than a teleconverter and more advantageous than cropping an FX image. It also uses the sweet spot of FX lenses.
For long reach photography the D500 sounds like a no brainer.
Besides its here...well it will be when stocks arrive.
I never saw the benefit of waiting and lusting for the next generation camera coming along in x months, x years time. Of course it will be better....but when do you stop waiting and use what you have? If Ansell Adams had known digital was coming would he have waited on the basis it would be lighter easier to use etc etc?
Right at this moment, if you cannot take superior photos with a D810, D750, or D600, then a D900 isn't going to help.
I am happy with the D750 quality and performance. But I see the advantage of having a dedicated long reach body for specific situations....and the D500 sounds like a good retirement present for me to accompany the D750.
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Eric