nikon and canon are discontinuing slr lenses and cameras.

[MarcelNL]

hobby photography, IMO is yet another rabbit hole and everyone digs his own hole. I've seen extremely good pictures made on mediocre gear and crappy pictures made using the best gear. The eye/mind behind the camera is what matters most IMO. (same with knives, buying a TF does not make you a three star chef)

A professional photographer (as any other start-up 'éntrepeneur') will/should also need to keep an eye on cost/benefit, there are far too many folks starting a business going crazy investing in ultra high end gear only to find out that they go under three years later because their cost base is too high for the revenue they make at that point.

 

[Bobby2shots]

I'm presently following this guy,,,, Nigel Danson,,, Superb photographer,, and outstanding teacher/communicator. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkJld-AoXurbT2jDnfM8qiA

 

[Bobby2shots]

Here;s a very interesting discussion, featuring Hugh Brownstone, involving Leica and Nikon (among others) Hugh Brownstone and his wife, Claudia, are film-makers, and both are Leica shooters/owners.