I wish all manufacturers woiuld deal with the AA filter as a removable option. Just as easily you clean your sensor, it should be an overlay to remove (I know easier said than done, but maybe as easy as replacing the viewfinder screen or something.
In the 15+ of shooting digital, I have had rare and easy fix situations on moire, and I will take a no filter camera any day over a filter cam for my type of work, and play shooting. The ONLY time I might want the AA is if I do any clothing , or perhaps I have to buy a camera that incorporates video, and I make myself use it as a video camera. Of course this is something many shooters like, and that is why it should be a snap in option.
The sooner mfg's start doing this the sooner that discussion can rest.
Why is it that in 15+ I have had a rare occassion? I mean if your looking to test for it, sure you will get it to come in, and even if it has happened, I would rather deal in post than lose that 3D sharp look. Blow up a print next to each other and people would rest about it.
I can't remember a time My P25 MF had issues due to non AA, nor the SLR/C Kodak.
Why force folks to another camera, or to a service that would void warranty?
As far as small pieces adding up...YES! I can see this, as you list, lens, crop?, I would not compare a zoom lens to any MF look...yes DR I see, Profiles, sure, the Phase color! I guess many people wait for Nikon to get the 42mp sensor, I wish Canon did as well. But the mount of the SonyE makes adapting to older studio lenses easier as well., so its fun stuff :-)
Do you still use the A7rII Erik? I was reading the negative reviews on Amazon, and I agree with just about all of them. The Auto focusing regardless of lens is pretty horrible. The lag and reaction time is also horrible. Menus are whatever. When you need to take the time to reframe refocus and such, the menu issues become less importnat(or more, when needing to dig in short times). The feel of the grip area in my hand feels flexible. Sometimes functions like wheels don't kick in right away after you turn the device On. etc.
Otherwise I do love it. As you said, its not for pro use, at least in a number of areas. But it sure is working as a MF replacement.