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I said this as the Z's were released, but perhaps it bears repeating.
The Z line is brand new. It will develop, evolve and improve. Compare the D1 with the D850, best part of 20 years development? OK a bit extreme but relevant, this is high technology, a perfect product israrelynever achieved in the first iteration.
Also bear in mind that the features which are good for one type of subject don't suit all types of subjects, no camera is perfect for everything, there will always be compromises if the user wants their camera for multiple specialised uses, if only the significant differences between FX and DX. Also higher resolution can bring benefits, it also brings what for some, are issues, like more demanding technique and massive file size to name but two.
Horses for courses and give evolution a chance, we are only at the first iteration.
I have used a Z7 for a day and loved it. The likelihood of my ever owning one is less than zero, one can but dream, I never thought I would get a D800, I'm not about to bin my D300S or my D3.
True BUT.... many people believe the Z7 is already comparable with the D850 ...or at least 95%. You wouldn't have to wait 20years for it to be 100%. In fact, it's 'next iteration' may well supersede an already superb camera. So the Zcameras are not THAT shabby right now.....worthy of buying and learning to manage their limitations.
As I said earlier... a good photographer, experienced in his specialism(S) would manage with a camera not necessarily designed for those specialisms.
By that I mean one camera CAN perform multiple tasks...especially if you aren't using it to make a living. (guess some will disagree with that)
Never say never....there may be one body that would fulfill all the requirements you delegate to your D800, D300s and D3 ?
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Eric