Z7 first generation of Z7-2?

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sh1209

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I bought the first generation z6 and z7 when they were first released and really liked both of them. I upgraded the z6 to the z6-2 last year and have really liked the improvements. I still have the first generation z7 and was wondering if I should just keep it or also upgrade it to the second generation. I’m sure the future updates will be more substantial on the second generation bodies but I’m torn as to what I should do. Any thoughts from anyone that has switched would be appreciated.
 
My suggestion is to use what you have, with the Z62 for fast stuff and the Z7 for slow stuff. See how it goes for a few months and then act. The Z72 will be better with two card slots and faster AF, but you may not need these features in the Z7. You will have them in the Z62. Lower resolution, but not too much lower!
Iain
 
I asked myself the same question and did what lain is suggesting. The only difference is I went Z7ii instead of Z6ii. i kept the original of each. I know I would prefer the Z6ii as well, but decided I’m going to hold off until either I see the significant performance gain in AF that may or may not come or until they offer a sale price on the Z6ii. The price of the original Zs are already fairly low Making the upgrade expensive. for me, I decided it wasn’t worth the full upgrade cost and I can wait it out. Maybe even for next model. Your situation may be different, but I would assume there will be discounts on the version 2 bodies by fall.
 
I asked myself the same question and did what lain is suggesting. The only difference is I went Z7ii instead of Z6ii. i kept the original of each. I know I would prefer the Z6ii as well, but decided I’m going to hold off until either I see the significant performance gain in AF that may or may not come or until they offer a sale price on the Z6ii. The price of the original Zs are already fairly low Making the upgrade expensive. for me, I decided it wasn’t worth the full upgrade cost and I can wait it out. Maybe even for next model. Your situation may be different, but I would assume there will be discounts on the version 2 bodies by fall.
Yeah just been on the fence about it. I love the z6-2 and honestly wouldn’t change a thing about it. I also like my gen 1 z7 but the focusing is definitely better on the z6-2. The one card thing is never interested me in the least. Honestly in a 15 or so years I’ve been shooting with drones dslrs and mirrorless cameras I’ve never had an SD card fail. I do like the extended shudder time on the generation two bodies for doing Astro photography and things like that. You’re probably right about them lowering the price in the fall I might just wait until then.
 
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