Affected with GAS, Gear Acquisition Syndrome
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I had a small case of gas last week and I purchased a new tripod and head. As others have mentioned, my gas is changing from cameras and lenses to more home studio equipment. Trouble is, there are so many things available that I don't know where to start, so I started with a better triopod than my current model.
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I don't have this problem. I don't suffer from GAS. Because my list is limited :
- Canon 2.x III extender
- Canon 300mm f/2.8 IS II
- Sigma 85mm f/1.4 Art
- Really Right Stuff Tripod Carbon TVC-34L
- Really Right Stuff BH-55 + B2ASII LR Ballhead
- Really Right Stuff Leveling base TA-3-LC-HK
- Really Right Stuff Hi-Capacity Monopod Head MH-02-LR
- Really Right Stuff Quick Release Plate BGE11 for EOS 5D Mark III w/ BG-E11
- Really Right Stuff L-Plate BGE11-L for EOS 5D Mark III w/ BG-E11
- RRS Tripodcolor for 70-200, 70-300
- Really Right Stuff LCF-52 Canon 300mm f/2.8 IS USM II
Canon 6DLexar Professional 600x SDHC UHS-I 32GB x 2BG-E13 grip for Canon 6D[/font]
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Go out and take pictures instead of reading those reviews. thats all i did until i decided to focus on what i have.
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davet4 said:I need help! Spring is in the air and I am coming down with GAS, I am spending to much time looking at lens reviews....how can I rid myself of this affliction?..?
Make less money.
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I've just started on this path. Just as addictive, but very difficult to understand. I thought I had gotten the hang of things, but obviously no.sanj said:
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There is no cure.
There are temporary solutions.
Go out with one lens and one camera, and enjoy yourself. If you want a challenge, make that lens a prime. Play with perspective, instead of zoom-to-crop.
If you are an old-timer with a bunch of (appropriate) film lenses in the closet, get an adapter and shoot manual. I am playing with an M42 60mm f/2.8 preset Mamiya-Sekor macro lens, there are sharper lenses out there but the color is so nice on the M-S. I am also playing with an old all manual Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS mostly at f/1.2. It is a darn good sharp classic normal lens from f/2.8, but the bokeh and spherical aberration at f/1.2 give a dreamy look to the shots.
There are temporary solutions.
Go out with one lens and one camera, and enjoy yourself. If you want a challenge, make that lens a prime. Play with perspective, instead of zoom-to-crop.
If you are an old-timer with a bunch of (appropriate) film lenses in the closet, get an adapter and shoot manual. I am playing with an M42 60mm f/2.8 preset Mamiya-Sekor macro lens, there are sharper lenses out there but the color is so nice on the M-S. I am also playing with an old all manual Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS mostly at f/1.2. It is a darn good sharp classic normal lens from f/2.8, but the bokeh and spherical aberration at f/1.2 give a dreamy look to the shots.
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What not to do but still works for me
1. Concussion
2. Post Concussion Syndrome
3. Dr.'s order no more mountain biking
4. Sell uber $$ 29er Carbon 1 Cannondale
5. Have G.A.S.
6. Buy MT-24EX, MP-E 65, Diffusers, Macrolite Adapter, Kirk LP-41, EF 400 5.6, Kirk LP-5, Water Rower (I watch too much House of cards)
'tap tap'
1. Concussion
2. Post Concussion Syndrome
3. Dr.'s order no more mountain biking
4. Sell uber $$ 29er Carbon 1 Cannondale
5. Have G.A.S.
6. Buy MT-24EX, MP-E 65, Diffusers, Macrolite Adapter, Kirk LP-41, EF 400 5.6, Kirk LP-5, Water Rower (I watch too much House of cards)
'tap tap'
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I'am thinking about the Sony A7r with the Metabones adapter for my Canon lenses!
Hard to make the right decision here!
I have the 6D with 24-105 f4, 17-40 f4, 70-200 f4, 50 f1.8 + Hitech filter system
I could really use the little more FPS of the 5d Mark III
But on the other hand is the very good image quality of the A7r.......
CANON PLEASE GIVE US A FAST FF, HIGH Mpx CAMERA!!!!!!
Hard to make the right decision here!
I have the 6D with 24-105 f4, 17-40 f4, 70-200 f4, 50 f1.8 + Hitech filter system
I could really use the little more FPS of the 5d Mark III
But on the other hand is the very good image quality of the A7r.......
CANON PLEASE GIVE US A FAST FF, HIGH Mpx CAMERA!!!!!!
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HJL said:
The worst case of 'gas' is when you can convince yourself that you really 'need' everything
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;D ;D ;D +1 ... I've done that with my EF 16-35 f/2.8 L IS, FE 24-70 f/4 OSS & many accessories ... I wonder, how many other CR members have done something like this :-XJ.R. said:Rienzphotoz said:He he he ;DKKCFamilyman said:;D
I know... I've purchased lenses which I've smuggled home with the box collapsed and the styrofoam in the front pocket of my laptop bag.
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Well, I explained my wife that it is very common to purchase a lens and then after a while sell it to purchase another ....or two
With the camera....I take the camera bag ....empty.....going on a shoot returning home ....with a camera....
Boy I feel bad while writing it down..... :-[
The first sign of recognizeing I have a problem.....my name is candyman and I suffer from G.A.S.
With the camera....I take the camera bag ....empty.....going on a shoot returning home ....with a camera....
Boy I feel bad while writing it down..... :-[
The first sign of recognizeing I have a problem.....my name is candyman and I suffer from G.A.S.
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