Artcameraman Loc: Springfield NH

Keep what you have and get good glass and learn how to use them. Most out of focus and blurred photos are cause by the operator. Cheers.

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

At no point did the OP say he was having a problem with out of focus or blurred photos. There are many reasons one might want to upgrade from 11 year old technology. Especially given the advances in sensor technology the past 3 years.

Delderby Loc: Derby UK

The OP said "I like the clarity/sharpness of the OM system and know I’ll need a new lens" !

Artcameraman Loc: Springfield NH

Agreed.

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

I don’t see that as saying he has a problem with his current system.

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

Since you never quote reply I think we can all assume it was me you were agreeing with.

Delderby Loc: Derby UK

No-one suggested a "problem" - surely we all like to improve as technology advances?

moonhawk Loc: Land of Enchantment

Sir: that kind of insult is just uncalled for...

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

And now not only do we not know who you’re responding to, but you’re also trying to get this post relegated to the Attic or get yourself suspended.

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

FArtcameraman seemed to think the OP was having a problem.

charles brown Loc: Tennesse

I previously suggested visiting a camera store to find out how the camera(s) felt in your hands when using. I can’t empathize this too much. I went from using a Nikon 7500 to using a mirrorless Canon EOS R. Bought the Canon over the internet. When I received the Canon I found that I did not like holding it in my hands. Ended up buying an attachment that made holding it a better experience. But still not as happy as I was with the 7500. Live and learn.

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I alway assume it was me ...
since Im so agreeable !

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I have nevvvvuh chosen a camera by how it feels in my hand. Theyre all suitable to hold and if there are any minor differences those are never deciding factors.

Theres just *ONE* ergonomic factor that I actually care about. Im haopy when it goes my way. But I buy cameras strictly for their abilities and if the favorable mix of abilities just happens to be in a body with that one ergo factor then "kahching!", lucky me.

For my next upgrade, Ill be sacrificing that ergo touch to get the upgrades I want. Que sera sera. My fave ergo factor isnt all that common, so I cant insist on having it. And, yes, I upgrade for the upgrade. IOW, I will replace a perfectly serviceable camera.

Have I "wrung out" every gram of potential from my current ride ? Hell no. Over half of the features in cameras are merely useless clutter to me. I upgrade to improve the few features I do care about and really use.

NateB

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jaredjacobson

I was curious about your statement, because I own and love Olympus Micro 4/3 cameras and lenses. I don't own any Nikon cameras or lenses.* It doesn't appear to be true that the price is half for longer lenses (or most lenses, for that matter), and in one case it's very not true. I've found one lens where the price was about half. It's generally fairly comparable. Weights are generally less, but not universally. Sizes are almost universally smaller. Here's a sample, assuming APS-C Z camera body. I believe all the listed Z lenses also work on their full-frame cameras.

Size matters. ;-)

Standard zoom:
M.ZUIKO ED 12-40MM F2.8 PRO II: 382 g, 70 mm diameter x 84 mm long, $800 (sale, $1000 not on sale)
Nikon 24-70 f/4 (longer): 500 g, 77.5 mm x 88.5 mm, $1000

Telephoto zoom:
M.Zuiko ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS: 1120 g, 86.4 mm x 205.7 mm, $1300
NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S (shorter, brighter): 1435 g, 98 mm x 222 mm, $2400
NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR (longer, effectively brighter): 1955 g, 110 mm x 315.5 mm, $1700

50mm equivalent:
M.Zuiko Digital 25mm f/1.8: 137 g, 57.8 mm diameter x 42 mm length, $300 (sale, $400 not on sale)
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S (effectively brighter): 370 g, 73 mm x 86 mm, $850

35mm equivalent:
M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm F1.2 PRO: 390 g, 68.2 mm x 87 mm, $1200 (sale, $1400 not on sale)
NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S: 450 g, 78.0 mm x 96.5 mm, $1000

600mm equivalent:
M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO: 1270 g, 92.5mm x 227 mm, $2800 (sale, $3000 not on sale)
NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S (effectively brighter): 1160 g, 104 mm x 234.5 mm, $3000

Very long zoom:
M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25X IS PRO: 1875 g, 115.8 mm x 314.3 mm, $7500
NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR (longer, effectively brighter): 1955 g, 110 mm x 315.5 mm, $1700

* Actually, I own one old manual focus Nikkor micro lens, adapted to my Sony cameras. No Nikon bodies, though, and no Z lenses. So if I were biased, it would probably be the other way.