Post your GAS goals 2013

6

68degrees

Well-known
Local time
6:42 AM
Joined
Dec 11, 2012
Messages
882
For 2013 my GAS(gear acquisition syndrome) goals are as follows.

Donate my v500 and get a v700 so I can lay 5 strips directly on the glass in one shot to make a digital contact sheet to put in the binder with the archived negatives.

Acquire a small rangefinder with a sharp lens. Maybe a Kodak 35 Signet and detail it in black. (unless I find an airforce one for cheap). Nice small non intimidating RF. I also like the Sears 35/RF.

Yes I like the Medalist II also. Ill put that on my GAS list.

Id like a 6.5" projector lens for my Beseler Slide King so i can use it in my home (modest home small rooms).

I intend to find 55mm micro lens for my Nikon FM.

I fully intend to find an unloved unwanted Ansco Super Speedex in mint condition being sold by someone who has no appreciation for old cameras at a giveaway price.

Yes Id like a Schneider Componon lens for my Beseler 23cII. Ill look for one.

I believe I would like to find an unloved Minolta 7IIs that someone thinks is broken but in fact only needs a minor adjustment or cleaning that I will do myself.

A 6x6 beseler negative carrier is a must. I must acquire it early in the year. My eyes are trained to find one.

Surely a special fresnel glass and split image viewfinder for my lowly Argoflex would be on my radar. I love that camera despite that most look down their noses at it. I also want to figure out what size screw in filters and adapters I can get to stack filters for it.

Thats about it. What are your GAS goals for 2013
 
Hmmm.

Grey Focomat IIc to replace the one I foolishly sold.

Espon V750, to try

Leica M 240, if I win the lottery.
 
1. Pick up a Contax T3
2. If Sigma comes out with a FF Foveon Sensor, dump the 5D MKIII and go all in on a Sigma DSLR.
3. Get the Plustek 120 Scanner.
 
GAS goals are to possibly pick up another lens for my X-E1 and maybe a flash.
Would love to have a nice Retina on the shelf.
 
One of the color full frame digital Leica cameras (don't know about the M240 until I see some real results and reviews, but an ME or M9 are about the right price now).

Depending upon my abilities to resolve the issues associated the ZM C Biogon 21 (damn near perfect on film on an M9, I may want to get a Super Elmar 21 with the camera.

A good back pack camera bag (maybe a Lowepro or Thinktank)
 
My main photogrphy related goals are about using my medium format cameras, followed by using the Epson V700 scanner for the negatives. Not much GAS is there.
 
Find the 4,0 85mm + 1,9 50mm for my Retina III S and maybe an reasonable priced scanner for MF to get started with my Voigtländer Avus.

Maybe sell some stuff that would be a goal for the misses :rolleyes:
 
GAS plan for 2013?

- Premium for the Merc, as needed.
- Buy Nikon Coolscan 9000 (already allocated and paid for in Feb budget).
- Sell other stuff I'm not using anymore.

That's it. My "gear acquisition syndrome" is going to be a "gear distribution syndrome" in the coming year. I have everything I need or want; my money is going into travel and making photographs.

G
 
Godfrey said:
GAS plan for 2013?

- Premium for the Merc, as needed.
- Buy Nikon Coolscan 9000 (already allocated and paid for in Feb budget).
- Sell other stuff I'm not using anymore.

That's it. My "gear acquisition syndrome" is going to be a "gear distribution syndrome" in the coming year. I have everything I need or want; my money is going into travel and making photographs.

G
Click to expand...
Same here. Apart from buying a new inkjet printer, as my previous Epson has died of old age. A gruesome, cyan-streaked death it was, too.

Mind you, I've not borrowed a production M type 240 yet...

Cheers,

R.
 
Get my darkroom up and running.
Get the Fuji 56 1.4 (once it is available)
Maybe the ACAM 1100 bag from A+A

Nothing else.
must....
resist .....
temptation......

:)
Happy New Year everyone!!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom