CHG CANON I always appreciate your responses and currently I have a Nikon 18-105 3.5-5.6 that I use mostly. I also have a Tokina 100 2.8 Micro, Nikon 35mm 1.8 G, and a Tamron 18-400 3.5-6.3. I don't use them much but I also have a fisheye, 50 mm, and 2 telephoto lens from a previous Minolta Max that with an adapter I use with manual focus.

I have no FX lens but will purchase what I need should I choose to go with a full frame camera. The reason I said that I did not want to make price the deciding factor is because I have the funds to purchase lens as desired. If I stay with the D7100 for now I will look at a better lens - that is a great idea.

Nothing I shoot is critical because I do it for the fun and never charge, not even for the prints I give away. I do however try to produce a good quality result and like all my hobbies, I like to have good equipment. I am a long way from great but getting back into a hobbie that I have kept at arms length for the past 10 years. I appreciate your comments.

Hey CB, you might want to just rent a FF model and lens and see what you think for a week. You might also wait for the next FF Nikon DSLR or MILC. My own experience was the cropped equipment sat unused for 6-months and then I sold it all. I'd hope you enter the change more determined than my own change, once the change is formally decided. Looking up your lenses, it seems the Tokina 100 is a full-frame lens, everything else is DX. The FF equipment is larger and heavier, and typically, more expensive. Hands-on use might be your best approach to deciding.

I agree that you hold off with what you already have. But in the mean time, based on your camera use (social events, publication in newspaper, family, ...) and need (FF, fast AF, sharp, low light), think about Leica Q which has a fixed and excellent Summilux 28mm and 1.7/f lens. I have Nikon D800E and D500 and many fast lenses but I have been using Leica Q more often for the past three years. It’s light, compact compared to Nikon bodies and its lens has internal anti-vibration which provides tack sharp pictures, sharper than any Nikon fast lenses. Its price has dropped from $4,500 to $3,900 since the introduction of Leica Q2.

I currently have a Nikon D7100 and to be honest it meets my needs. I have been into photography since 1967 and now retired and my needs have been greatly reduced. Mostly my photos are of people in church/business presentations or basic activity. I normally have 5 to 10 photos published with newspaper articles each year mostly getting awards or just family type shots. Last year I did a 2 DVD package of historical events shooting documents and stills (2,045 photos) for a scholarship fund. I have been thinking of purchasing a new camera mostly for faster focus, better low light performance and better detail although I am not displeased with my D7100. I am between two camera choices now but have a third coming.

I have not used a full frame camera and can't judge what detail improvements I would receive but the Nikon Z6 on sale now has the AF Eye detection software which would be a great tool. I called Nikon and asked if I purchased the Z6 from them could they send one currently out of production that would not be subject to the recall and was told they cannot, you get what you get. On the other hand, the D500 although not full frame could use all the lens I have (5 that covers my needs) and covers the faster focus and low light requirement.

I would like to know what experienced photographers would choose. The Z6 is now on sale for $2,399.95 with the 24-70 mm lens (4.?) and a free FTZ adaptor which is a savings of $450.00. Currently the D500 body only is $1,499.95 and with the 16-70 mm f2.8 4E ED VR lens which I like it goes for $2,099.95 which is a retail savings of $670.00. While I like the savings, I don't want that to drive my decision.

Would you select one of these or hold off to see what the new D760 due out in the fall has to offer or see which other Nikon cameras will get the AF Eye detection upgrade? Thanks for any input.

Sounds like you are considering a wide field of products. SO
1. You said you are getting what you need from your current equipment, so, why not wait for a while and see what develop's (sorry, could not help myself).
2. I know many Nikon folks who has waited for an upgrade just to have their hopes dashed. Nikon has announced nothing about an upgrade to their D750. And further, have not even named the camera or assigned a number. So, good luck with that. It may happen and may not.
3. I never buy the first version of any camera line. If it were me (and it's not) I would use your current equipment and wait for the second generation of Z camera's. If you can't, the D500 is your best option at the moment. BUT wait, Nikon always includes a free vertical grip for that camera during the coming December holidays. So, I would wait until the 2019 Holiday season to make a decision and maybe by then Nikon will surprise everyone with a announcement of the release of the new D770.

I sold all my Nikon gear and went with the Sony a7m3. Here is what I like about it.

I only have to have two lenses to cover all my bases. Tamron 28-85 2.8, and Sony 80-300 variable aperture.
The lens that stays on the camera the most is the Tamron. The combo has almost no grain in low light, fantastic color rendition and I am putting a photo I too two weeks ago here to show you the detail. This was shot handheld, from a ship of the cabins in the bay leading into Stockholm. You be the judge. If you want quality, lightness with minimal cost, this is the choice I would make again. The photo is SOOC.