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Message: <blockquote data-quote="spb_stan" data-source="post: 708258" data-attributes="member: 43545">A lot of active users of both DSLR and Z6/7 would disagree with them adding no advances over DSLR. For those who have both, most have switched to use the Z camera more. I know I ended up with a D850 and D800 gathering dust on the shelf since the Z6 became my daily shooter. After the 2.0 firmware update, AF tracking is as good or better than  the D850 in good light and much better in poor light. For tripod shots the  D850 can focus about as accurately as the Z cameras in good light but using the mirror, no DSLR can be expected to be as accurate. AF down to -6ev is pretty darn good and certainly better than a D850.The Z camera can use the optically excellent S lenses. Even the kit 24-70 f/4 is significantly better than the G or E 24-70 2.8 F mount.The Z cameras have better connectivityBetter video in all formatsThe z6 has lower noise at high ISOIts faster in Frame rate and tracks better now frame to frameIt has excellent IBIS...so all lens even old AIS MF lenses are a breeze to focus and are stabilized. My 50 1.2 AIS bought new 6 years ago(they still make it built of the same materials and construction as the classic old glass) has become very usable now, as an example, of the accuracy of the Focus Peaking function.The EVF is excellent and far easier to use in low light than any DSLR, with all the shooting info in the EVF that is bright and sharp. None are sharper because of the complex len configuration used in the Z cameras.It has a lot of features not available on DSLRs such as a true silent mode.All in a small light very solidly built rugged weather sealed body with better shock resistance than DSLR Users report that they have more keepers since the exposure and framing in the EVF is exactly like the finished image so no chimping or bracketing exposure to make sure it was captured as intended. Taking fewer frames but having more keepers is the usually response. if you talk to Z camera users. Their light weight and small size means they can be taken everywhere and not attract attention so travel, backpacking, street, long shoots like weddings or long events, and quiet operation means they can be used in theaters and performances where the DSLR is too loud. Hiking 8 hours with a Z camera compared to a gripped D850 and its heavier F lenses means that it is taken less often. For me, traveling by regional airlines, it means being able to take a good camera.I bought mine right after a 3 week winter trip to Turkey where I was not permitted to take the  D850 and lens<s> because even a smaller bag exceeded the weight and size limits for in-cabin stowage. I had to take a 18-105 slow lens and my smallest body, a d7000. Hiking in deep snow for 6-8 hours a day in the central mountains made me happy I did not bring the heavy glass or gripped d850 or 800   </s><s></s><s>That was the 3rd flight in a year where the D850 was not possible to take.  At first I got the Z7 but traded it back to the store as soon as the Z6 became available. Now after selling the D850 I will add a Z7 again for clients who insist on larger files. Or the rumored Z8/9 model later this year.  The only feature a pro-version might have to offer is a deeper buffer which is not something I need.</s><s>Nikon really put a lot of thought into their entry into the mirrorless field. I had tried the Sony but it was horrible to hold, or use the menu but most of all, I hated how it was built as a throwaway camera.  The Nikon is far better.</s></blockquote>

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