I have been struggling with this so much lately. I have MAJOR camera body & lens envy. But I have learned that better equipment does not make you a better photographer. If you don’t know how to use the most basic equipment to the best of its abilities, then it’s not quite yet time to upgrade your equipment. And although I feel as if I have outgrown my current rig, mine has been great for me to learn and grow on. I have a list a mile long of my dream equipment list, and I’m slowly but surely adding to my current stash. Someday (hopefully not in the too distant future) I will have my dream gear, but for now, I’m content with the system I have. So far, it’s been a great starter camera and I’ve been able to capture some beautiful images with it. But a girl can still dream, right? ~R