$2500 for the refurb Z7 with 24-70 seems like a really good deal -- and I am considering it, at least mildly...
But I suspect the recent "fire sale" pricing is in advance of the Z8 announcement -- historically all the refurbs get unloaded first, then the "new" bodies go on sale. But if the Z8 fixes a few of the Z6/7 UI warts, it may well be worth the extra $1500 or so to have that body. If it has a 3:4 capture aspect option and fixes the VF lag, those alone would be worth the extra $$$$ to me LOL.
But I suspect the recent "fire sale" pricing is in advance of the Z8 announcement -- historically all the refurbs get unloaded first, then the "new" bodies go on sale. But if the Z8 fixes a few of the Z6/7 UI warts, it may well be worth the extra $1500 or so to have that body. If it has a 3:4 capture aspect option and fixes the VF lag, those alone would be worth the extra $$$$ to me LOL.