Why else do you think I have four bodies? So, that I can cover my shooting scenarios with just enough gear, and not too much gear.
As long as one isn't impacted financially by the purchase, what the heck, right?
But as a hobby, I see nothing wrong with buying a new camera that might appeal to you, even if you don't "need" it. However, I tend to view cameras and photography as hobbies (pros would view it differently, of course). And I would never lease a vehicle as it would be too costly and impractical for our circumstances, with the BS "upfront" fees and the yearly mileage caps and their per mile "overages." We keep our cars around 10 years on average and pay them off in 5 years or less. I'll likely keep it until it ceases to function. Your examples regarding smartphones and the leasing of cars are great points. That is perfect, for me, until one of the camera bodies dies. I have two big body cameras, and a two small body cameras, and GREAT glass. I have bought and given away a pair of 80Ds and 7D2s to family members. I am satisfied with my cameras, despite the fact that they are not the latest: M3, T5, 6D, 1D Mark IV. People love to lease cars, instead outright buying one, so that they can always have the snob appeal of having the latest and greatest. People are hooked on buying the latest smart phone. Over the last couple of decades, marketing departments have worked very hard to convince people to buy replacement stuff because your current stuff is "obsolete", despite the fact that your current stuff works just fine. Decades ago, we used to buy new things to replace our current stuff because it broke.
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