Appropriate body for the situation

[Nimi]

@Nimi, how's the S9 working for you?

So I decided not to keep it. The images were fine, but not good enough for me. I think it's a lens issue more than a sensor issue, there just isn't a great 28 or 35mm lens for it. The Leica APO-Summicron-SL comes close, but it's big and pricy and defeats the purpose of a light travel kit.

 

[Juliette]

So I decided not to keep it. The images were fine, but not good enough for me. I think it's a lens issue more than a sensor issue, there just isn't a great 28 or 35mm lens for it. The Leica APO-Summicron-SL comes close, but it's big and pricy and defeats the purpose of a light travel kit.

That doesn't surprise me. I had a friend who bought it and returned it exactly for that reason; the lens selection. I think it has potential in theory but needs refinement. Thanks for the feedback.

 

[Mark_Laidlaw]

I think you're in the right just keeping what you've got. I've used a Z50II, it's quick - but when you're in the field, the Z6III just such a better camera, and it doesn't weigh that much more is that much smaller.

 

[O]

The order top to bottom
Z9 (Z9II Looming)
Z8 (Z8II will come in sooner than expected)
Z6III (Z7III pending)
Zf

That's as low as i would go.

Once you use a Z9 Z8 its hard to use anything else, that said
If size and weight is a real issue then there is a compromise. Is it worth it ? its a personal choice.

I find its better to just choose one camera and focus in photography, that way i get the very best out of it.

The Z6 III will do so much, especially the more one grows into it.

Only an opinion

 

[Juliette]

I think you're in the right just keeping what you've got. I've used a Z50II, it's quick - but when you're in the field, the Z6III just such a better camera, and it doesn't weigh that much more is that much smaller.

that's really good to hear, thank you!

 

[Juliette]

The order top to bottom
Z9 (Z9II Looming)
Z8 (Z8II will come in sooner than expected)
Z6III (Z7III pending)
Zf

That's as low as i would go.

Once you use a Z9 Z8 its hard to use anything else, that said
If size and weight is a real issue then there is a compromise. Is it worth it ? its a personal choice.

I find its better to just choose one camera and focus in photography, that way i get the very best out of it.

The Z6 III will do so much, especially the more one grows into it.

Only an opinion

I love my Z6III so no arguments here!