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Photography Evolution.
I have been reading the comments here on mirrorless, Fuji, film and, of course Nikon manual focus lenses. Many comments on pre-AI. Here is my poor contribution.
I think there are three types of photographers here. The first is the nostalgic: one who enjoys the look and feel of older Nikon lenses and cameras (I will include film buffs in this category.) The second is the gear head: someone into gear acquisition and playing with toys - including the computer. Third is the true photographer, who favors Nikon, and can make good images with any camera, lens or phone.
We seem to belong to all of these types at one time or another, but ultimately will favor one that suits our personality.
I started with Canon 7D, moved to Fuji, then to Nikon, where I will remain. My experiments with Fuji (X Pro 1 and 2, three flavors of X100, many X lenses) ended with my dissatisfaction of the sensor and the way the files processed, my dislike of crop cameras (I can see the difference - really) and wide angle limitations, and the simple fact that I enjoy looking through the lens. The D700 was a revelation to me.
Last year I became fascinated with film. Although I once owned an M6 I never really used it, so film was new. Plus, great film cameras, in great shape, are low in price now. I learned a lot, still enjoy film, and will keep my F6 and 75 Anniversary F5. And my Nikon scanner.
The availability of older cameras at good prices make me think about some of the Nikon digital pro bodies. Thus my current affection for the D3s and the D4. I always wanted a pro body. Now I have models with sensors that two of my favorite Nikons, the D700 and the Df, were based upon. If you have never owned a pro body, you owe it to yourself to try it!
Maybe it is just me, but it seems that the 12 and 16MP Nikon full frame files process better in Photoshop. The colors, the light, just seem cleaner, and they respond to sharpening without the brittleness of my D810. More organic, like film. In fact, my experiments with film photography have led me to this appreciation - that it is not all about looking at files at 100%.
Since this is a forum on Nikon manual focus lenses I should add that I own many, and enjoy them all. Latest is the darling of the forum, the 55 1.2 sc. Also own the Zeiss zf.2 lineup and love them. And a few AF lenses! Broke down and acquired two zoom lenses: the Sigma 24-35 f2 art and the Nikon 70-200 f4. Just look at images taken by these lenses and you will see why.
So, it is a journey, and an evolution. As one takes this trip, with an open mind, there is a great deal to learn and enjoy. During this time I have relied upon this forum for encouragement, motivation, and even criticism. We are all in this together. What next? I promise I won’t get a D5!!!
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I guess it's good to go for a few more years... 
