There are two different points of view posters on this thread are trying to articulate and their arguments are missing the mark because, in the context of this thread, "replacement," and "upgrade" are being used interchangeably when they shouldn't.
The Z8 is the REPLACEMENT for the D500, as clearly stated above. It is NOT AN UPGRADE. At least not the upgrade the Z90 people want. I personally want an UPGRADE.
For them a new D500 (Z90) UPGRADE means a APSC Z-mount body with an increased APSC pixel density. AKA, greater than 20 MP. At least 28-32MP. Or even 32-40 mp sensor.
I think a new Z90 camera should flip the script as far as how APSC camera are traditionally marketed. Instead of the "cheap" APSC camera being the gateway to Full Frame. The new paradigm should be: "I want the $6,000 Z9 but can't afford or justify it. But I can budget $3000 for a pro/semi-pro Z90 with 32+ MP APSC censor.
Sep 12, 2025 at 08:01 PM
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