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Interesting article from Thom, he seems happy with the Z's
I have a lot of time for Thom. He seems to get to the heart of the matter better and more honestly than others.
For me though, there is a simple hurdle. I already have a D850.
Yes it may be heavier than a Z7 but it doesn't need an extra grip to be comfortable in the hand and until lightweight Z tele lenses come along, the Zs have to use the same weight lenses as the D850. So why change? Even more relevant...why ADD a Z camera?
Whist I agree that the D500 is on balance the best for wildlife (due to its DX factor and speed), I believe the D850's better noise control may have the edge in UK low lighting. I do note that the vast majority of Jeffs images are in bright sunlight. Maybe the answer is ....if the sun isn't out don't bother trying to get a good bird image. That way the noise issue is less relevant in camera choice.
The D850 has the same feel good factor that the D3 had for me.....I always reach for it in preference to other options available. Although it's had limited use for wildlife, I've not seen the limitations JK mentioned, when compared to the D500. It MAY be good enough for all uses? It's a difficult call to make.
For for me I have more interest in the Z6, as it offers less pixels and therefore slightly better noise control than the D850 not to mention smaller files that are more than adequate for 99.9% of my photography and the lighter package. The issue will be, when/if I decide to get one, is which DSLR to let go? If the D850 can equip itself adequately for my wildlife needs maybe the D500 goes. Deciding to part with the D850 for a Z6 would be a harder decision! So maybe the loser in the short term is the Z6? The status quo lasts a bit longer.
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Eric