Looking to replace my current camera
Hello All,
I am looking for some advice. I am looking at replacing my D70, I am trying to figure out where to go. The current camera was bought new around 2006 with a shutter count of 13,713.
I usually pull the camera out and use for a few months then put it back on the shelf for a while... I like the feel of the current camera, the Compact Flash cards are starting to give me issues, and the batteries are starting to fail. I would also like a few more pixels, I print several photos on an Epson ET-8550 and the software tells me the photos are too low of resolution for several sizes e.g. 11x17 & 13x19. Finally, after 20 years I would like some new technology.
This is a list of equipment I have:
Nikon D70
Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR
Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED IF AF-S VR
Nikon 50mm f/1.8 AF D
Nikon SB-800
I use the 18-200mm 95% of the time. I would like to be able to do video, but I am not really sure what I would record. It must have a viewfinder, screens do not work for me. I would like to stay under $2000 for a camera and decent lens to start but I am sure that is not going to work so I can go a little over.
What would you suggest for a replacement? My preference is to buy new; I have had bad luck with used items in the past. And frankly cannot find anything used for a good price, people around me are asking $1000 for D7200 w/18mm-55mm or $200 for a D70 w/Tamron 18-200mm.
Do I go with a Z mirrorless? I was looking at the Z50II Mirrorless with DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR and DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR Lenses. If I get a mirrorless, would I also get an Adapter FTZ II
I can still buy a D850 local?
Or something else like a Sony or Cannon?