Being typical is no necessarily being normal, right?!
Aye
I mean i wouldnt mind is upgrade to IQ180 / 160 would cost me like 3-5K if i were to give up both of my 22mp backs and couple of 645 older bodies tossed in - i most likely will be there tomorrow, ordering one. LUCKILY its a bit more
So temptation, while there is a bit less.
Yet - i really really want one. B/c want full frame and b/c i do know i can use quality and better ergonomics - as i am very very touchy about it. Speed - dont care that much, 1.1fps is fine with me, i have good sense of timing on when to press button. And weather sealing is something i am kind of touchy about, being traveling and shooting out on the streets/fields a lot.
I know that single publication in magazine wont pay for it. Heck, i am sure that at present day it will take a bit of time to rebound those money, given that i wont pick up 6-8 weddings in row (i wont. i hate it. i really really REALLY do hate it, its like too much hard work), but oh well
Point to my rumble is - it would be nice to have things we really want in life to be cheaper and more "affordable". But nice things do cost. And it takes time to get there
Overwise next time you shooting some event (wedding, graduation, party..whatever) - every uncle Ron and his dog would be standing there with nice gear on, unknown to bunch of scruff , who like to call themselves "photographers" and shoot pictures and then you will have to wait through another cycle of consumer education till people realize that not everyone with good camera is photographer who deserves to be paid. As it is been for past year, with 35mm FF marching on.