gho
Well-known
GAS seems to be a recurrent topic here on RFF that may deserve closer attention, so here is just a quick poll.
seakayaker1
Well-known
. . . . . just because I like it, does not mean I have to act on it.
2011 was not a good year for managing my GAS, I do hope to do better in 2012!
2011 was not a good year for managing my GAS, I do hope to do better in 2012!
gho
Well-known
Another thing is, that we do not have a proper definition of GAS here, but let's see.
apodeictic
Established
After all my time on RFF, I still don't know what it stands for. Gear Acquisition Syndrome? That's my best guess... 
Thardy
Veteran
After all my time on RFF, I still don't know what it stands for. Gear Acquisition Syndrome? That's my best guess...
That's it.
seakayaker1
Well-known
Gear Acquisition Syndrome:
Gear = A lens or camera or other photographic equipment.
Acquisition = To purchase
Syndrome = a predictable, characteristic pattern of behavior, action, etc., that tends to occur under certain circumstances: i.e., see a Leica Lens, Camera or other item that I don't have and now must have.
That sums up GAS for me
Vickko
Veteran
Yep, GAS. GAS equals new toys. New toys equals fun. Fun equals happiness.
Old toys sometimes do not equal happiness, so old toys get sold, providing funds for new toys.
And life returns to happiness.
Old toys sometimes do not equal happiness, so old toys get sold, providing funds for new toys.
And life returns to happiness.
nighstar
eternal beginner
GAS comes and goes but is never really far away....
lusting after and acquiring new stuff is always fun until you run out of money, put yourself in a bad financial situation and/or get yelled at/lectured by someone.
lusting after and acquiring new stuff is always fun until you run out of money, put yourself in a bad financial situation and/or get yelled at/lectured by someone.
sreed2006
Well-known
The acronym stands for Gear Acquisition Syndrome, sure enough, but the word GAS itself better connotes the pain, embarrassment, and social unacceptability of this horrendous plague on us poor innocent artists.
The bitter irony - try to have some fun and it hurts.
The bitter irony - try to have some fun and it hurts.
sanmich
Veteran
zauhar
Veteran
I am not sure if this qualifies as GAS - my two cameras (M3 and Canon 7) have conspired to bust holes in my coat pockets, as I don't feel like carrying a camera bag all the time. So I looked around for a suitable smaller camera (including discussions on RFF) and bought a Yashica Electro 35 that I am waiting on.
That's not GAS, that's just good sense - right?
Along the same lines, I was considering a collapsible lens for my M3 to make it easier to carry.
Wait a minute ... ;-(
Randy
That's not GAS, that's just good sense - right?
Along the same lines, I was considering a collapsible lens for my M3 to make it easier to carry.
Wait a minute ... ;-(
Randy
axiom
Non-Registered User
I had it
But now I declared myself cured
But now I declared myself cured
axiom
Non-Registered User
What does "it" refer to btw?
sanmich
Veteran
exactly...
I am DONE, but still find myself buying or trading (or craving for) something from time to time...
I have a minor form of GAS... and I'd rather not have it.
dave lackey
Veteran
I have it and find that Beano doesn't help a bit.
ramosa
B&W
Current GAS=0
GAS once the M10 is released=very high (because I'll get it, as well as a Cron 35mm ASPH).
GAS once the M10 is released=very high (because I'll get it, as well as a Cron 35mm ASPH).
FrankS
Registered User
exactly...
I am DONE, but still find myself buying or trading (or craving for) something from time to time...
Me too .
valdas
Veteran
I did not start 2012 very well... Just a few days ago - Nikkor 24mm f2.8AIS, it was only 102 EUR, could not pass...
jippiejee
Well-known
Without my gas I wouldn't be able to enjoy all these great cameras and lenses. So voted for liking it. My team of therapists is still out on it though.