I agree, I am disappointed in my D6 also, not the camera and auto focus system I thought is should be.
Thom Hogan prefers the D6 over HIS OWN Sony A1 for outright
sports action as the D6 is just sticker, given that the A1 and R3 is slightly sticker than the Z9 based on all that's on the web, this raises some logical realistic assumptions.
If the z9 Is third on the score board and the D6 is stickier than number one on the board............!!!
Tracking ANIMAL CAR BIKE BOAT PLANE HOVERCRAFT SUBMARINE and an endless list of options is just BS marketing, a point of difference.
The Z9 when set up is basically a fully automatic camera requiring really not many skill sets other than being a geek or expert in software settings would help, a Uni degree may also be of benfit .....LOL , you can take a Z9 A1 R3 all set in auto give it to your teenage kids with no experience in photography and if its set up properly they will take as good a picture as anyone.............a bit like an I Phone everyone can use it with perfect results LOL. that is the future.............direction the industry is moving to.
The D6 is deadly in focusing attack and speed at 14 fps which frankly is more than enough, i feel personally.
Many people have never really been able to drive the D6 to its true full potential.
I hope the Z9 makes it all easier for many...............if that's what one is getting ?
I found the D6 to be flawless for sports action in fact anything other than high resolution and heavy crop ability but that's not what it was built for........
I sold my D4s D5 for 2x D850 units one with grip, this meet 90% of all my needs, but when i did need a D6 or exotic glass i would rent especially as its a tax deuction for me as well.
I am so happy with the D850 D5 D6 cameras.........i am really wondering why have even bought a Z9...............mines fully paid for ages ago..........
For me unless the Z9 makes a remarkable difference in what i do and has signifcant benfits i will pass it on very quickly...........