Yes, there is, but you are also going to be surprised by what I am going to say next: There is NOTHING wrong with this behavior. I will say it again. There is NOTHING wrong with this behavior. Upgrading only gets ugly when you make it a habit of spending money you shouldn't. Upgrading can be your own best scam if the new features are not going to benefit you. It becomes a ball and chain, when instead of purchasing needed accessories for your current camera, you buy the latest and greatest model...and come home flat broke.

{mosgoogle}A few days later, you're depressed. This is what you want to avoid. If you do not, you will be hindering your potential as a photographer. I've seen it so many times. For real-life experiences, all you need is a few links to a few popular photography forums. There, a literal diary of a person's purchasing behavior is there spread out in front of you.

How Am I Going To Benefit

One of the most important pieces of advice I can give to someone who wants to upgrade, is asking yourself: "How am I going to benefit from this upgrade." Please don't lie to yourself, saying things like, "Well, if I got that 10MP camera instead of my 8MP, my images will look better." There is a time and place for upgrading because of higher megapixels, but if it's the only reason for your upgrading, and quite honestly if you don't know much about pixels and resolution in the first place, you shouldn't be upgrading. Period.

Be Aware Of Your Spending Habits

When was the last time you purchased a camera? Did you have the Upgrade Fever then too? How much money have you spent on just upgrading to different cameras in the last few years. These are the questions you need to ask yourself. They are quite revealing if you are honest with your behavior.