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It's the same thing for me with my rather expensive camera equipment. It gives me an excuse to see interesting places.

So does your phone camera if you train yourself to focus on subject and composition.

Very true. I am not saying it's rational but I spend much more time on airshows or on the beach watching birds now that I have spent 2k on a big zoom lens.

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