At What Point Do You Say “That Camera Is Just Too Expensive” No Matter How Much You Want It?

It is all about textures. (click to enlarge)Truth be told, for the past couple of years, I wanted a Leica Q3 or Q3 43. Maybe even a Leica SL3. I’m thinking ‘retirement’ or 'forever' camera, potentially. One I would keep and use after I decided to wind down my photographic activities. For me it will be no time soon but the time will come. That said, I’ve never come close to actually buying a digital Leica. Why? Simply because, even though I could afford to buy one and still pay my bills (I am fortunate and grateful for it), Leica has raised their prices to the point that I can’t justify spending that kind of money for a camera body, even with the “Leica mystique,” build quality, image quality, “Leica Looks,” prestige, etc. No. In my opinion, where a few years ago I thought I may buy one I think Leica has now gone too far in raising their prices. The sadder thing is the other camera manufacturers are heading the same way. In order to spend 'that kind of money' I would have to feel I was…

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