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Dave,
I guess you have to do what you think is right for you under the circumstances that you have in front of you.
When I studied engineering for 6 years part-time, I dragged my 60mm refractor outside 3 times from memory, just too busy to use it.
After those 6 years, I spent lots of time doing visual and film imaging whenever i found enough time.
Then in 1999, I built a 16" Dob and did visual only for 6 years...Did I enjoy it? You bet!! And of course, I learned heaps about finding my way around the sky too.
Later in 2006, I did what you are planning now, only in reverse!
I sold the 16" and commenced an imaging path again, combined with supernova searching, and I haven't looked back...
So, the moral of my little story is that the direction you take at any time doesn't have to be the only one that you stay with forever. Be prepared to change tack if necessary, and get the most out of it.
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