D700 Upgrade Path?
Have been long time Nikon shooter since the 80s. Still doing both film (FG, FE2 & F100) and digital (D700). Compatibility is king to me, with lens ranging from AI-converted to AFS but mostly AF or AFD. Only 1 lens got no aperture ring. Got a SB800, which support full flash functions of all my cameras.
I am totally fine with my 18-yr old D700, which got less than 20k shutter count. Yes, I pride myself for sniping a shot. One shot, one kill. Had no intention moving to Z mount even when almost universally praised. Happy for Nikon on successful transition though.
Unfortunately, my D700 is starting to act up with very occasional mirror-stay-up after taking a pic. Sign on the wall and I need to think ahead. Picking up another D700 is the easiest & most affordable way out and I got to keep all accessories including L-plate, batteries (got 3!) and a few CF cards. D850 is out of reach but D800/D810 are possibilities.
Coincidentally, I am recently gifted with ton of other film camera systems ranging from ultra small (Pentax Auto 110) to 135 half frame (Olympus Pen F) to Pentax 645 and Pentacon Six. Suddenly, adapting these lenses to a mirrorless digital became a thing! Was thinking of a cheap below-US$200 M43 (say Olympus or Panasonic GF) or Sony (a NEX) which would have paid for itself in no time on savings in films and development costs in particular 110 format.
Then it occurred to me why not 2 birds 1 stone by going for a cheaper Z full frame camera!! Surely it will cost more than originally planned but it seems to be more future-proof.
Does it make sense? Am I missing something? Which Z camera would the Almighty community recommend and what am I looking to lose or gain in the process? Many thx.