Yeah. The principle I was taught was, “Buy your second one first.” That way you are not unhappy, and replacing it in six months to a year.
And I got taught to always buy the extended warranty, which has served me well over time, because then no matter how hard or soft you are on your gear (and I pamper everything), for a fraction of the cost you are always guaranteed the long-term use of the equipment (even if it conks out on a particular shoot).
Norman Willis
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