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Fascinating points above, thanks for all the replies!
I do find the uptake of mirrorless fascinating, in that it wasn't what I expected. I did think more people would jump ship than have.
Interesting to hear what you say about ergonomics, I have fairly big hands but find the Z6 really nice, that being said, I do have a small extension plate on the bottom adding an extra couple of centimetres.
I'm not surprised to hear the popularity of the D850 though, Nikon really did pack everything into one body and get it pretty much perfect.
I don't have any experience of the xt3's but I did try the OM-D and think that's a lovely little camera - hope it works out for you Jeff!
I quite like the Panasonic G series too, we've had a few of those and they are useful for video work.
I'm definitely totally invested in the Z system though, hopefully it's not a dead end!
Don't get me wrong, the Z ergonomics are ok when using short to medium tele lenses. It's when you get longer lenses (400-500) that the balance is unsettling. I therefore decided not to use it for long tele situations and got a D500. I am now thinking that dedicating the the D500 for this specific subject could quite easily release me to get the Z6 for shorter range applications.
Is this the plate you have on the base? https://www.photospecialist.co.uk/really-right-stuff-base-plate-for-nikon-z7-and-z6?channable=e13528.UlJTQlo3QlA&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_oHp1vGt5AIVCLrtCh0wmwBUEAQYCSABEgIF3fD_BwE
I did consider getting one to see if it helped grip but wondered if it would make enough of a difference being only 10-12mm. And at £100 it seemed a lot to try speculatively.
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Eric