Well going in deeper to the Z pool

[benhasajeep]

I originally ordered a Z5II knowing I would step up eventually later. Well the Z5II was backordered so I cancelled and ended up buying Z8 locally. Now about 7 weeks later putting another toe in the Z water and ordered a Z5II from B+H. Intending it to go to my wife to switch her from a D600 which will be tough. She loves that camera. But the IBIS and AF alone should peak her interest. Will see what happens once she tries it out. She is also stubborn about lenses. She carries our old AF-D lenses instead of the AF-s vr II's we also have. Now will have to get her used to the Z lenses. hahaha. Or I'll just end up with a 2nd Mirrorless body.

 

[Clovishound]

A backup body is not a bad thing. I understand about the struggles with gear for a family member. My daughter is also into photography. Last year she decided she wanted to upgrade from her D5600. I was willing to get her into anything up to a Z8. She hemmed and hawed about one thing and another, and finally decided on a Z50ii. I was kind of hoping she would opt for one of the newer full frame models, but got her what she wanted. To be honest, I was pleasantly surprised at how good the Z50ii is. I consider it a big step up from my old Z5, at least for wildlife photography.