Great article by Linda O'Donnell of the Photo Crew....
Expanding our gear collection is exhilarating. Adding that shiny, new lens, camera body, or accessory ... what a rush! Whether it's a DSLR, point and shoot, and/or smart-device camera, technological advancements offer us more advantages in creating our art. However, each purchase sucking up more of our hard-earned dollars can become very costly.
Following these steps will help maximize your investments and give you a bigger bang for every buck you spend, regardless of the level of technology you buy.