Those who can easily afford "superior" equipment many times need to feel that
it "must count".... or else what's the point of being wealthy enough to toss
$600 away on a 3-legged camera support, etc., if you don't feel you're in a
better position photographically than someone with more down-to-earth,
reasonably priced equipment.
I agree in principle and in practice, especially when starting out, but
still, at some juncture superior gear will make a difference, and very much
so for the better. Where that proverbial line of diminishing returns might
be established is another issue, and one not easy to determine. Indeed, a
case might be made that even an OM-1 is overkill for a student not sure at
all that he will pursue photography to any serious extent--though an
alternate case could just as easily be made.
Tris
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