An interesting and aptly timed thread Ellis, thanks.
I recently changed system after many yrs with a P25 and afdIII and DF.
LIke many I bought into the D800E, as a long term Nikon user from way back, even if it was for less than 15% of my work, it wasn't a huge hill to climb.
It took time to come up to speed with it and it still isn't totally natural yet, both in shooting and in post, and it isn't a MFDB file.
But what it is is a camera that is easier to use and by being that it is less of a barrier between what I see and feel and what I create, end result....? I'm shooting more and more and now I'm (almost) up to speed I'm shooting better work.
I have 5 lenses, I'm not on eBay for photo stuff at all now, I'm not at dealers or even on the forums.... I'm out shooting, or planning the bigger productions...
As Stan Rox said recently when he did a similar thing.... 'sometimes it's good to reboot...'.
It's taken this change to make me aware of, as you say, this gear obsessed caminho we get sucked into following...
He are a few quotes (from kit sellers and forum trolls)you might find funny....
'D800E.....
You'll get loads of moire mate '. Nope, had none at all yet even with patterned fabric.
'D800E....
? You'll need loads more memory cards, and much bigger ones...!' Nope, what I had before was fine, and will be fine here.
D800E.... you'll need the very best, most expensive glass money can buy...' Nope, a few Nikon primes at f1.8 are stunning.
Since making the switch I have found a less obtrusive box that exposes light and in turn re ignited my love for photography..... Not gear...
Time to look at some Weston and Adams work for inspiration...
S