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I think that since it is 20.9 MP that Nikon have made a great decision to align the new D5 and D500 as a working professional pair with 20MP as the sweet spot for MP density with current technology.
I have the D600 which is FF and 24MP as well as the D800 which is FF and 36MP and I seldom use the D800 as it is too detailed except for landscape!
So I was debating D810/D750 but now the D500 adds pleasant confusion to the mix. Do I want FX or DX? I think that the FX option is good for landscape and I have that covered with the D800, the D600 is slightly (very slightly) slower than the D800 at AF speed in low light levels. The D750 is meant to be equal to the D810 in AF speed so maybe I need to release my D3 definitely and get a D500 or D750. I am leaning towards the D500 as it provides me with higher ISO capability for use with longer telephotos.
Unless you are wanting to 'join every dot' in the Nikon FX range, I don't see the point of adding the D750. The D500 would seem to be the obvious choice. The D3 and D300 were a great pairing that fulfilled every need for me over a long period. For me a D500, if it lives up to billing, would be a no brainer. Whats more of a dilemma is the choice of FX body with the D600,D750, D810 and D4/5 vying for ideal partner. Their individual strengths are well known....it's really down to which fits your shooting needs.
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Eric