And yet you’ve never learned that trolling just makes you look like a bully.

But you misunderstand…he’s the epitome of the best photographer ever because he uses a full frame mirrorless Canon…so his blathering is more important than anything else. 😀😀

Generally speaking…the advantage of the Z lenses is not the IQ…although they re mostly slightly better than their F brethren when pixel peeping…newer design software, better coatings, and the wider throat on a Z mount but all of that is simply technology advancement. The real advantages is that they’re most smaller and lighter than the F mounts, and needing to use the FTZ exacerbates that difference with more length and weight…and if one uses TCs the Z TCs are simply better than the F ones such that there is essentially little to no image degradation with the 1.4. The Z lenses have more buttons and better VR than the older ones…but again, tech advances.

F mounts still get good images…but just like the Z bodies have tech advances so do the Z lenses.

The zipper merge is a far superior idea as far as traffic management goes. The trouble with getting over early is that…well…a lot of people are just inconsiderate a-holes and will drive up the now empty lane to the front because they're too special to wait. Zipper merge alleviates this issue…as does blocking them with your RAM 5500HD and 40 foot fifth wheel RV back when we lived in it full time and traveled.

There are EVF controls in the menus to allow customization of the screen.

Most certainly an uncalled for one…but typical for some around here. 🥹

Amd are willing to schlep into the woods😀😀.

The problem is that some people have a pathological hatred of a TC…and to prove they’re right they will examine an image at 2:1 in LR and compare it to a non TC image. The problem though…is that there are many other factors affecting image sharpness besides the use…or not…of a TC. And in addition…nobody looks at finished images at 2:1 in LR…no matter whether they’re going to be printed or displayed on screen…they’re going to get down sampled in resolution and physics decrees that most to all of any minute differences ar 2:1 will disappear in the downsampling. Better is really the enemy of good enough in this situation.

It is true that a 9 pound 24 inch long 600 f4 lens costing in excess of $15K will produce better images t 2:1 in LR than say a Z 180-600…but at display resolution the outputs are a lot closer and in many situations the results are just different, not better or worse. Then add in physical limitations, skill, lifting, processing capabilities and whether good enough is enough or whether one demands ‘better’ with all the effects of that demand becomes a personal decision. Me…the Z 1.4 on any of my Z lenses is plenty good enough…and the 2.0 is good enough in some situations…depends on how important the shot is and if one can get closer…but if the choice is 2x or no shot…I make an informed decision.

Don’t listen to the naysayers.

Don’t you really hate topic police?

Tell them not to buy any Ontel based Macs…the Apple Silicon ones are they way to go. Apple sells reconditioned as does Mac sales.com…but for most people doing light duty LR work the 15 inch Air is plenty good enough for now and at least 5-6 years ahead. Just make sure to get enough RAM and drive space as neither can be upgraded…although 8GB RAM works upgrading to 16 is a good future proof investment if budget allows as well as more storage…

The 180-600 is better and lighter and has better features than the 200-500…but is probably more expensive (didn’t check prices)…and is a better match for the Z bodies than the DSLR lens on the adapter. If you have the budget get it…if not and the other is more affordable…get it but realize what you’re giving up.

Ken…in reality generally speaking mirrorless cameras will produce more good pictures than a DSLR for a given photographer’s capabilities…but that improvement is almost completely not due to the lack of a mirror. True…the lack of a mirror box allows shorter flange to sensor distance and a wider throat…and those combine with ever more sophisticated design software to allow better lens design, then adding in new/improved coatings and glass types…and current gen MILC lenses are better than their DSLR counterparts in addition to size and weight benefits. But…the vast majority…IMO…of improvements in MILC have little to do with a mirror or not…better sensors, faster processors, better AF algorithms and subject detection can’t help but more and better keepers on the card than slower FPS and AF in DSLRs…but it’s a matter of tech evolution and mirrorless just came along for the ride. Doesn’t mean that older gear can’t still produce great shots…it can…but you’ll get more great shots (based on same abilities)and have a greater chance of capturing the best wing position or facial expression or whatever. Despite the trolling of one person here…the lack of a mirror doesn’t make you a better photographer…its mostly the better tech that fewer mechanical parts abetted by the better sensors came along with.

Using some of the upscaling AI algorithms in software *can* improve the apparent image quality but not necessarily. What is really important is (as others said) as low an ISO as possible and get as close to your subject as possible to maximize POD (pixels on duck)…which is what determines noise level and subject sharpness (assuming the AF was proper). More POD means higher quality generally…although for most outputs including screen and up to medium sized prints the image will get downsampled anyway and a lot of the 'better' at 1:1 or 2:1 in Lightroom disappears when that happens…it's just physics at work and physics is the same for everybody. The other thing that more POD gives you is the ability to crop in if your subject is too far away and still have enough POD for a decently sharp/detailed image. Of course…cropping also increases noise levels…again, physics…but today's noise software can help with that but not eliminate it.

Long way to tell you the answer with upscaling is…maybe.

I’m so glad we have the topic Nazi’s here.

Even an original M@ MBA is an order of magnitude than any of the previous Intel laptops. And the M3 is better than the M1. I recommend the 14 MBP over the Air because the screen is better and the fan which normally stays off will keep heat from causing slowdowns at high LR or PS use.