Of course, martind86, for such an outstanding photographer like you with an everyday share of tigers running towards you, only the best of the best of the etc. cameras is just good enough. You might want to decide who you trust: Thom Hogan says "I don’t currently see any difference between the D850 and the Z7 that’s meaningful." (in terms of sensor behaviour.
You're just one of those guys demanding a lot but are only able to read "tests" and watch YouTube clips. Right now, I don't think the Z7 would limit your photography as you make a lot of words and try hard to appear as a very critical user. Seeing and trying is another story than quoting endlessly internet crap. Until I saw some of your work, I for myself doubt you're the one to judge a camera just by what's written about it. It could be a lot worse, trust me, and I went to the worse with Fujifilm. For a first throw it's very satisfying. I already could do a couple of things, the D850 was never able to deliver.
But stick with it... whish you tons of fun with calibrating new lenses.
You're just one of those guys demanding a lot but are only able to read "tests" and watch YouTube clips. Right now, I don't think the Z7 would limit your photography as you make a lot of words and try hard to appear as a very critical user. Seeing and trying is another story than quoting endlessly internet crap. Until I saw some of your work, I for myself doubt you're the one to judge a camera just by what's written about it. It could be a lot worse, trust me, and I went to the worse with Fujifilm. For a first throw it's very satisfying. I already could do a couple of things, the D850 was never able to deliver.
But stick with it... whish you tons of fun with calibrating new lenses.