The Photog Files · Episode 37 · With Rick Nelson · 13 minutes 32 seconds
Another camera catches your eye. Before long, you’re imagining the photographs you could make with it. But underneath that excitement is a question: do you actually need another one?
In Episode 37 of The Photog Files, Rick Nelson opens up a conversation about loving cameras and deciding whether another purchase makes sense. It’s a familiar question whether you’re building your first kit or already have a camera bag full of possibilities.
Cameras can be enjoyable objects in their own right. The feel, the design and the possibilities are all part of the appeal. The interesting part is understanding what you’re hoping the next one will bring.
A question to take away
Before adding another camera to your wish list, finish this sentence:
“I want another camera because…”
There’s no need to dress the answer up. A practical reason and the simple enjoyment of owning a camera are different things—and being clear about your reason makes this a more useful conversation.
Join the discussion
What would make another camera worthwhile for you—and what would make you keep using the one you already have?
Leave your thoughts in the comments. I’d like to hear how you think about it.
Related reading
For another perspective on working with a simpler kit read The Creative Advantage of Carrying Just One Lens https://ricknelson.photography/field-notes/the-creative-advantage-of-carrying-just-one-lens
Explore more of The Photog Files https://ricknelson.photography/the-photog-files or visit Rick Nelson Photography https://ricknelson.photography
