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<blockquote data-quote="BF Hammer" data-source="post: 778960" data-attributes="member: 48483"><p>I keep finding new twists to this simple shopping exercise.</p><p></p><p>The Z5 just got a $100 instant savings incentive starting today through April 3. If I turn-up my nose on the kit lens options to get the body only, $1299 + used Z-mount 24-70mm f/4 at $499 and I have a better starter kit well under $2000. Still need an FTZ adapter, but I would take my D7000 and all my remaining DX lenses to trade-in.</p><p></p><p>I lose the retro control knobs and the ability for 900 seconds long exposures that the Z fc has. The Z fc probably has a better sensor with lower noise, but the Z5 sensor should be more capable than my D750 in noise and dynamic range, and is still 24MP. Z5 has the same connector for a remote shutter release as the D750, my current intervalometer would work and give me even more long-exposure time. EN-EL15c battery, still with the same system there and no need for another charger cluttering my shelf. Lose out on the flip-out screen, but that is no deal-breaker. And deep-down inside, I think I would like to be all-in for full-frame.</p><p></p><p>But then I am infatuated with the retro style of the Z fc and thought of having a more compact option for a camera sometimes. I think I better get to my camera store soon and try holding both of these bodies before those used 24-70mm lenses sell.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BF Hammer, post: 778960, member: 48483"] I keep finding new twists to this simple shopping exercise. The Z5 just got a $100 instant savings incentive starting today through April 3. If I turn-up my nose on the kit lens options to get the body only, $1299 + used Z-mount 24-70mm f/4 at $499 and I have a better starter kit well under $2000. Still need an FTZ adapter, but I would take my D7000 and all my remaining DX lenses to trade-in. I lose the retro control knobs and the ability for 900 seconds long exposures that the Z fc has. The Z fc probably has a better sensor with lower noise, but the Z5 sensor should be more capable than my D750 in noise and dynamic range, and is still 24MP. Z5 has the same connector for a remote shutter release as the D750, my current intervalometer would work and give me even more long-exposure time. EN-EL15c battery, still with the same system there and no need for another charger cluttering my shelf. Lose out on the flip-out screen, but that is no deal-breaker. And deep-down inside, I think I would like to be all-in for full-frame. But then I am infatuated with the retro style of the Z fc and thought of having a more compact option for a camera sometimes. I think I better get to my camera store soon and try holding both of these bodies before those used 24-70mm lenses sell. [/QUOTE]
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