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Thanks for all of the discussion on this one everybody.
Another good question, that myself and a friend have been talking through the last couple of days is if you had to choose between; Ease of use of the camera in it's ability to get shots versus it's ultimate image quality, what would matter more to you?]
As an example the new Canon 6dii has, compared to 5div, Nikon D750, Sony A7ii, and even crop sensors like Nikon D500 and Fuji XT-1 relatively poor image quality. Especially in reference to dynamic range and pushing shadows.
However, as a tool it has Canon ergonomics, menu layout and crucially a fully articulating screen with touch autofocus in live view. You simply do not know how much you need a flippy screen and touch AF until you have used it, for me it is one of the best steps forward that has gone almost unsung.
So, I guess it comes down to the importance and enjoyment of making the capture, or the enjoyment and importance of looking at RAW files at 100%.
For me the Nikon D500 gives you both excellent usability and great IQ. Just got to work round the lenses, and I think @SFTPhotography suggestion of a 14-24mm might be the answer, except I'll get the Sigma and keep the D750 in case I need wider too.
For me it would be image quality first, ease of use means how much time you spend with your camera, knowing your camera, knowing the menu, setting up shortcuts to suit your photography style is utter importance. If you are given a camera you have not used before, it would take time to understand how the camera operates. Or worse, just set it on AUTO mode and shoot lol.
To say 6D2 has relatively poor image quality is subjective, people still making great images with 5D Mk1 and the infamous 5D2 regardless the situation they are in. It is how you convey your art and present to the people who will appreciate your style of image. This is where the internet switch into keyboard warriors and things get personal, see what happen to the Canon EOS R thread.