If you look at a famous painting, you don't wonder what brand of brushes the now-decomposing artist used. Of course, if you go to a painters forum, you'll see passionate debates about which brand of brush to use.

Only a poor craftsperson blames their tools, but a good craftsperson will tend to get better results with better tools.

I'm primarily a film shooter, even though outside of photography, I'm quite "digital". My tastes in cameras are best described as somewhat idiosyncratic. I like to own reasonably priced cameras that can be made to produce excellent results.

Back and water
Ursula with her back turned to the camera and a water bottle.
Chains
Ursula with a chain
Nursery
Dona against a cityscape backdrop with blue lights
Pigeon Point Lighthouse
Beams of light coming from the Pigeon Point Lighthouse at night, with the moon in view.
Goofing around during a shoot
Melinda uncurled on the floor, lit in blue
Summoning
Ella against the backdrop of a city, in the reeds, with stars