For me there are way too many options in camera menus (I currently use a Z8). I had to change something not too long ago and found out there are submenus I had to go into that I didn't even know exist. I don't even like having a video option and if they made a Z8 model with no video function I would buy that instead even if it was the same price as the one with video.
I hear you
Camera companies have and are continuing to move into videography knowing the stills photography is a shrinking market.
Therefore we have features for stills and features for video.
The transition to better image stabilization, better low light focus all compliments tracking and video.
By all this being in one camera now called a hybrid, then with smaller lighter lenses with some having the lens VR removed also adds to complimenting video.
Does this mean there is room for a camera like you wish for .less complex less featured just for stills poses a good question.
As we know the world is addicted and totally dependent on smart phones offering instant photography, video, connectivity, and thrives on browsing on platforms like Instagram, Face book Tik Tok and the internet at large. Phones also have PS LR things like Snap Seed and other programs for editing even per-sets. Add to this players like Go Pro and Drones.
It all = revolutionary change.
Mirror less cameras with detachable lenses don't have phones or browse the internet, but they do take photos and videos, and of late seem to be moving into connectivity of sending photos or video from cameras directly to cloud storage ????? that was a wish form the CEO of Canon a long time ago from memory.
Like phones with constant new models emerging to make sales they don't have detachable lenses to underpin revenue, that said i feel a form of detachable lenses will be a normal option going forward in time.
One brand comes out with feature X so then brand 2 needs to market a jump ahead each time creating more innovative change.
Software features apps new subject recognition tools in cases are ok but often can be just a marketing thing to have a point of difference, it’s the way of the world, it’s like video games you have to keep putting fresh stuff out there or your left behind with competing with the new younger generation coming through.
The issue for some consumers is feature and information overload.
The Kiss principal in ways has been made largely obsolete. Hence i can enjoy using a DF LOL.
Digital mirror less call it what you want is becoming so feature rich and in many cases too complicated for many people.
Even to just take a video has to many options.
Many people just want to take a picture or a simple video, look at it or share it. Ok the phone and blogger cameras can do that.
Why are so many people now turning to film and film cameras and using old cheaper lenses for creative effect, they want the softer look, the sun flair.
Yes things are very complicated for so many people, yet on the other hand not enough for some.
Its a case of which train you want to get on.
I like my Z8 Z9 for what it can do, but for taking simple every day photos like most i prefer the phone.
Do I like taking photos with my DF, D850 D3X D4s D6 absolutely, but I have found I can if I wish turn most things off on the Z8 Z9 and use them like a normal DSLR or manual camera and ignore the menu options and video capabilities, however they are handy if you ever need them or want to embrace things.
It’s all about choices, with the newer models at least we can select as little or as many options as you want.
I can make a Z8 Z9 the same as any manual or basic camera.
But yes to many options and choices can be an issue at times, more is less I guess.
Menus’ in some of these flag ship cameras can be so much easier and friendly to use, like phones you have the basics then a feature called professional that opens up and lets you drill into deeper options, a lesion the majors can learn from.
Only an opinion
