Semi serious Question- How to Cure G.A.S

biz-engineer · 07-11-2021, 09:29 AM - **1 Like**

Zen meditation.

Dartmoor Dave · 07-11-2021, 09:32 AM - **1 Like**

Or maybe Schopenhauer. . . the eternal will to own the perfect gear that can never be satisfied. . .

**StiffLegged** · 07-11-2021, 09:36 AM - **1 Like**

You could declare yourself bankrupt...

**Kevin B123** · 07-11-2021, 09:36 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Bertrand3000

Before buying something, ask the Pentax forums community so we can attempt to talk you out of it.

Cos that ALWAYS works

Prior to buying new gear, I always have in mind something that I will do with said gear.

Looking back, I er, sometimes failed to do what I intended with the last purchase [Reasons

] and that can act as a effective brake.

**pepperberry farm** · 07-11-2021, 09:37 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Bertrand3000

Before buying something, ask the Pentax forums community so we can attempt to talk you out of it.

that's funny....

biz-engineer · 07-11-2021, 09:39 AM - **2 Likes**

Is camera / lens GAS in DSM IV? If not , don't worry about it, just buy what you want. Try to convince your boss for pay raise, if he is a photographer you'll have more chance to get it.

**pepperberry farm** · 07-11-2021, 09:40 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

So true! There are literally thousands of ways to great bokeh and probably just as many solutions that offer amazing optical performance for what is in focus. In my hands and for my creative intent, will a new D FA* 85/1.4 blow away either of my Tamron 90/2.8 (72B) or (coming in the mail) Tamron 90/2.5 (52B)? Probably not. OTOH, there is the matter that despite already owning the Tamron 90/2.8 (72B) there is the 52B coming in the mail.

Steve

or will the D FA* 85/1.4 blow away the old SMC A* 85mm/1.4? of the Zeiss Planar 85/1.4 (which is for sale, btw)?

Originally posted by stevebrot

...am expecting a package from ^ ^ ^ in the near future. An enabler, he is.

Steve

I am - it's my moral duty to do so; ask @aslyfox about his recent delivery from me....

(:

3by2 · 07-11-2021, 09:41 AM

Originally posted by Bertrand3000

Before buying something, ask the Pentax forums community so we can attempt to talk you out of it.

I can't remember which came first, GAS or the forum

photoptimist · 07-11-2021, 09:41 AM - **3 Likes**

As long as GAS is not eating into the budget for beer, it's all OK.

"Photography" as a hobby can be anything you want it to be. That means that learning about different bits of gear, trying out different lenses, or rescuing old equipment from the dustbin is just as valid as going out and taking pictures.

I know people with RVs and old sports cars that spend insane amounts of money and time on upkeep for each short hour of use of their toys. Boats are even worse. And then there's cocaine! So it could be worse.

Enjoy your gear!

Dartmoor Dave · 07-11-2021, 09:43 AM

Originally posted by biz-engineer

Is camera / lens GAS in DSM IV? If not , don't worry about it, just buy what you want.

Love it! I bet it'll be in DSM VI whenever it comes out.

biz-engineer · 07-11-2021, 09:52 AM

Originally posted by jatrax

I will still buy things, just got the DFA 70-210.

Until now I managed to not buy that one, although I've been pretty close to click "buy" more than once. Every time I've been protected, it was like the voice of an angel behind my shoulder whispering "no you already have the D-FA*70-200, isn't that enough?" .

**grog85361** · 07-11-2021, 09:52 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Bertrand3000

Before buying something, ask the Pentax forums community so we can attempt to talk you out of it.

Or persuade you to buy something more expensive !

**aslyfox** · 07-11-2021, 10:08 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

. . . I am - it's my moral duty to do so; ask @aslyfox about his recent delivery from me....

(:

he made me do it

SMC Pentax-A 50mm 1.2

[ and I am glad he did

]

stevebrot · 07-11-2021, 10:47 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

I am - it's my moral duty to do so; ask @aslyfox about his recent delivery from me....

...something about the cult of one-dot-two...

I was sucked in by the garlic skins...

Steve

**pepperberry farm** · 07-11-2021, 10:49 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

...something about the cult of one-dot-two...

Steve

the first rule of the one-point-two cult....

07-11-2021, 09:36 AM - 1 Like	#19
Kevin B123 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,176	Originally posted by Bertrand3000 Before buying something, ask the Pentax forums community so we can attempt to talk you out of it. Cos that ALWAYS works Prior to buying new gear, I always have in mind something that I will do with said gear. Looking back, I er, sometimes failed to do what I intended with the last purchase [Reasons] and that can act as a effective brake.

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pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,679	Originally posted by Bertrand3000 Before buying something, ask the Pentax forums community so we can attempt to talk you out of it. that's funny....

07-11-2021, 09:39 AM - 2 Likes	#21
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,232	Is camera / lens GAS in DSM IV? If not , don't worry about it, just buy what you want. Try to convince your boss for pay raise, if he is a photographer you'll have more chance to get it.

07-11-2021, 09:40 AM	#22
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,679	Originally posted by stevebrot So true! There are literally thousands of ways to great bokeh and probably just as many solutions that offer amazing optical performance for what is in focus. In my hands and for my creative intent, will a new D FA* 85/1.4 blow away either of my Tamron 90/2.8 (72B) or (coming in the mail) Tamron 90/2.5 (52B)? Probably not. OTOH, there is the matter that despite already owning the Tamron 90/2.8 (72B) there is the 52B coming in the mail. Steve or will the D FA* 85/1.4 blow away the old SMC A* 85mm/1.4? of the Zeiss Planar 85/1.4 (which is for sale, btw)? Originally posted by stevebrot ...am expecting a package from ^ ^ ^ in the near future. An enabler, he is. Steve I am - it's my moral duty to do so; ask @aslyfox about his recent delivery from me.... (:

07-11-2021, 09:41 AM	#23
3by2 Closed Account Join Date: Feb 2019 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 819	Originally posted by Bertrand3000 Before buying something, ask the Pentax forums community so we can attempt to talk you out of it. I can't remember which came first, GAS or the forum

07-11-2021, 09:41 AM - 3 Likes	#24
photoptimist Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,126	As long as GAS is not eating into the budget for beer, it's all OK. "Photography" as a hobby can be anything you want it to be. That means that learning about different bits of gear, trying out different lenses, or rescuing old equipment from the dustbin is just as valid as going out and taking pictures. I know people with RVs and old sports cars that spend insane amounts of money and time on upkeep for each short hour of use of their toys. Boats are even worse. And then there's cocaine! So it could be worse. Enjoy your gear!

07-11-2021, 09:43 AM	#25
Dartmoor Dave Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Dartmoor, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,882	Originally posted by biz-engineer Is camera / lens GAS in DSM IV? If not , don't worry about it, just buy what you want. Love it! I bet it'll be in DSM VI whenever it comes out.

07-11-2021, 09:52 AM	#26
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,232	Originally posted by jatrax I will still buy things, just got the DFA 70-210. Until now I managed to not buy that one, although I've been pretty close to click "buy" more than once. Every time I've been protected, it was like the voice of an angel behind my shoulder whispering "no you already have the D-FA*70-200, isn't that enough?" .

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grog85361 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Phoenix Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 893	Originally posted by Bertrand3000 Before buying something, ask the Pentax forums community so we can attempt to talk you out of it. Or persuade you to buy something more expensive !

07-11-2021, 10:08 AM - 1 Like	#28
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by pepperberry farm . . . I am - it's my moral duty to do so; ask @aslyfox about his recent delivery from me.... (: he made me do it SMC Pentax-A 50mm 1.2 [ and I am glad he did ]

07-11-2021, 10:47 AM - 3 Likes	#29
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by pepperberry farm I am - it's my moral duty to do so; ask @aslyfox about his recent delivery from me.... ...something about the cult of one-dot-two... I was sucked in by the garlic skins... Steve

07-11-2021, 10:49 AM	#30
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,679	Originally posted by stevebrot ...something about the cult of one-dot-two... Steve the first rule of the one-point-two cult....