I think you should do a small financial forecast, and determine if buying this would cause you to be unable to pay your bills.
If so, don't buy it.
If not, then you have to decide whether this instrument will give you enough to offset the enjoyment or relief you might obtain by spending its price on other things.
Back about a year ago, I decided to spend about $9000 on a near top of the line camera, 3 very fine lenses that would be able to do the camera sensor justice, and a computer to process the images. I have not regretted it.
If so, don't buy it.
If not, then you have to decide whether this instrument will give you enough to offset the enjoyment or relief you might obtain by spending its price on other things.
Back about a year ago, I decided to spend about $9000 on a near top of the line camera, 3 very fine lenses that would be able to do the camera sensor justice, and a computer to process the images. I have not regretted it.