Irrational gear lust

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I've had a Bronica SQ-A for a decade now and I've made a lot of good photographs with it (and even more terrible photographs) - it's never stopped working for even a moment and the batteries have to be several years old now.

And yet I find myself wishing I had a Hasselblad. Those dang notches and leftover lust from being 20 and buying a used Bronica because it was less than a quarter of the price of a used Hasselblad even then.

I can pretty much guarantee that there would be no improvement in the final product, and yet...
 
If you can afford it buy it. Life is the journey not the destination so enjoy the ride by using the gear you desire.
 
I agree with David. Having just survived cancer, I am looking at life from a little different perspective these days. If you can afford something that will make you happy or inspire you, don't wait, go for it.

Best,
-Tim
 
+1 yeah what he said

There is no reason not to try a 'blad, the prices are falling and they are very pretty cameras ;)
 
Remember, no matter how beautiful she is, somebody is tired of putting up with her ****.

Wisdom from the men's room walls.
 
I was about to lecture you on patience and frugality and the "I want it all and I want it now" greed and stupidity.

But I am sitting on my porch and happen to be thinking (a few minutes ago) about "I wish I'd've done this . . . I wish I'd've done that . . . . "

Life's too short, kid, and you only get one shot at it.
 
The antique dealer Kovel once remarked (to the effect) that he always remembered the things that he didn't buy and regret it. As for me I purchased a Hasselblad to experience medium format but went back to 35mm.
 
To give you encouragement, I might be in the market for an SQ-A here in a couple of weeks if the price is right ;)
 
A few years ago I bought a Hassie for the exact same reason you give. After using it for about 6 months I wondered why I bought it. The lust quickly disappeared and I wondered what all the hoopla was about.

However, until you buy one and use it, you will always want it. Buy it. You can always sell it later and not risk too much of a $ loss.
 
rover said:
Remember, no matter how beautiful she is, somebody is tired of putting up with her ****.

Wisdom from the men's room walls.
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There is much truth on the restroom wall

Still think 'blads are beautiful and of course they are Swedish so come with a cute accent :D
 
How do you know there won't be any improvement in the final product? You won't find out until you actually own one. Technical capabilities aside, the sheer fact that holding a Hasselblad in your hands could have changed you psychologically that leads to better final products.
 
An object in possession seldom retains the same charm that it had in pursuit.
Pliny the Younger, Letters
Roman author & politician (62 AD - 114 AD)

It would seem that GAS is not new ... still no cure in sight :bang:
 
bgb said:
There is much truth on the restroom wall

Still think 'blads are beautiful and of course they are Swedish so come with a cute accent :D
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I have been using my Hasselblad more then any other camera recently. She hasn't gotten on my nerves yet.
 
I don't think I could part with the Bronica even if I bought a Hassy. I'd feel guilty somehow, $500ish in 2002 dollars (that's like $9k now, right?) has served me well.
 
I have a Hasselblad that I don't ever plan on selling. Different strokes for different folks. You won't know until you try it.
 
In my humble opinion, gear lust is all for vain and won't improve your photographs. I really do not see any point in buying a Hasselblad. Instead I would start working on getting that hit to miss ratio up.
 
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