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Hi Merco 61. Manchester is my nearest airport and the viewing there is extremely good. Once landed the planes taxi right across the front of you at a distance of about 50 feet. But as I said aviation would be only a small part of my photography. The main would be landscape and days out at places of interest etc. The D850 still calls to me. I just want a good camera with good picture quality and my understanding is that the D850 fulfils that criteria. Plus I do enjoy having to think about my photography i.e what aperture what shutter speed etc. I like to be instrumental in the finished product rather that the camera do everything for me. Also I would be interested in your opinion as to zoom or prime when buying lenses.

Thankyou Nikonian for your advice, the aviation in question was commercial. I think I might just hold out a little bit longer and see if and what this rumoured Z8 or perhaps Z7 iii has to offer.

Hi Ron & Krag 69. Thank you for your advice and opinions, it is very much appreciated. As much as I like the D850 I think I will just hold out a few more months. I hear all this talk and rumours about a possible Z8 or maybe a Z7 III, rumour has it that if something new is about to be released then possibly October is the magic month. Once again thank you both for your thoughts.

Hi,

I am wanting to get back into photography again. It will purely be as a hobby my main focus will be general, landscape, and aviation. I have always been drawn towards the D850 but obviously mirrorless is now upon us. I have watched review after review on YouTube. I have no interest in videography although I might on occasion shoot the occasional video footage, perhaps in aviation. As stated I really like the D850 but obviously I am wondering whether or not it would make more sense to go with the latest available technology.

People seem to be saying that the new Z lens technology is far superior to that of the F mount. Also which ever direction I go in am I better to buy Zoom or prime?

Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated. Many Thanks.