Another way I would describe my reaction is that the Z7 didn't seem like the equivalent of the D8** bodies. It's heavier than I expected and is quite boxy, almost crude, and its ergonomics seemed more like Nikon's D3** low end polycarbonate bodies than a D8**. So it had relatively few buttons and I couldn't find one to switch from single to continuous to manual focus, for example. I liked some things (esp viewfinder), but I came away without any "want want want" emotions. Of course, I do like the Fuji X-T2 which I found a natural transition, maybe because it's more DSLR-like than the X-E3, and I am not looking for alternatives. But I was surprised at the coolness of my reaction to both Nikon mirrorless bodies.