It has the cyclops intimidation factor a real photographer needs to get others out of the way. People will defer to you taking a shot first before they step in with their tiny point and shoot. Then they'll ask all about your fine camera and you can amaze them with the list of all its features and what they can do. Now you're really ready and can take it everywhere. Any special event will be your calling.
Weddings are are especially important.
Don't worry about the slob they hired who lugs around the huge bag of all that old, beat up and worn out gear. Get right in there with the action. After all, with the stuff you have now, you cannot possibly go wrong. That first shot with the focusing and film drive motors whirring, along with the mirror slap, will tell everyone you are a real photographic force to be reckoned with. And remember, that mondo zoom lens helps drive it home.