Pentax 100 Y. is over. Now what?

totsmuyco · 12-14-2019, 10:31 PM

Originally posted by biz-engineer

You don't know what it feel like to have an LBA crisis

. Lack of new gear is a major issue for everyone diagnosed with LBA or GAS, they'll need to be sedated.

Pardon my ignorance but what is LBA and GAS?

MikeyBugs95 · 12-15-2019, 03:06 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by totsmuyco

Pardon my ignorance but what is LBA and GAS?

LBA: Lens Buying Addiction
GAS: Gear Acquisition Syndrome, also afflicts airsofters, fishermen, gun collectors, model builders and hobbyists of all sorts.

**BigMackCam** · 12-15-2019, 04:34 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by totsmuyco

Pardon my ignorance but what is LBA and GAS?

Originally posted by MikeyBugs95

LBA: Lens Buying Addiction
GAS: Gear Acquisition Syndrome, also afflicts airsofters, fishermen, gun collectors, model builders and hobbyists of all sorts.

They are insidious addictions which, over time, reduce the photographer's ability to concentrate on the art and process of photography, replacing it with a complex mix of brand anxiety and a desire to feed the addiction in the belief that things will somehow be better with "just one more" camera or lens. But self-medication with more and more equipment generally has a short-lasting, temporary effect. Whilst some folks are able to manage a low level of GAS and/or LBA - functioning addicts, if you will - most will benefit by going cold turkey; saying "enough is enough", and getting out and about with the equipment they own to take photos.

I've suffered from both myself, and finally reached a point where I said, "enough is enough". Of course, I allow myself the occasional treat, once in a while

totsmuyco · 12-15-2019, 06:36 AM

Wow!!! I think if I had enough cash I'd be an LBA. Thanks for the answers.

brewmaster15 · 12-15-2019, 08:38 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

I've suffered from both myself, and finally reached a point where I said, "enough is enough". Of course, I allow myself the occasional treat, once in a while

Lol... yes well I have been both too and said the same as you... problem with those occassional treats is they can easily become frequent and lead one to fall clean off the wagon if one isnt careful... apparently I am not careful as I keep having relapses.

AL

hypermodern · 12-15-2019, 10:04 AM

I had severe LBA through all of 2018. I’ve been much better this year, but new treats are always fun.

**Larrymc** · 12-15-2019, 11:05 AM

Originally posted by biz-engineer

So, we're now past the Pentax 100 years anniversary entertainment. Again complete silence after Pentax 100.

No new camera model, no new lens model. Now , what should we do?

Take all that crummy Ricoh/Pentax equipment that stopped working on the 100th Anniversary and throw it every bit in the nearest landfill!

What's that you say???

It still works?? Darn!! I guess you'll probably just have to start using that old obsolete equipment again and take some fantastic photos.

ddharriman · 12-15-2019, 11:21 AM

Pentax 100 Y. is over. Now what?

My answer: "keep calm and carry on"... tanking photos with the gear I already have!

**James also** · 12-17-2019, 01:13 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Yes, there was the Electro Spotmatic, but given its limited availability, short life, and spotty design, there are some things best left not discussed.

It always comes back to the troublesome child

Originally posted by Wasp

It has been more than six months since my last acquisition. I need a fix...

Just got my LBA fix for this year. I'm soothed.

vector · 12-18-2019, 11:40 AM

It's a new year, make a goal for yourself. If you're worried about Pentax and their ability to deliver then make a goal to acquire something new that will help Pentax's bottom line. Start saving for a lens you've always wanted, or the new APSC body that is coming, or a flash, or whatever. If that doesn't work for you then make a goal to print something 24x36 every month. That will keep you busy finding a subject worth such a large print. So far I have only ever printed 1 photo that large and it hangs on the wall. I think that will be my goal, make large prints of something worth printing large...

ecostigny · 12-19-2019, 10:29 AM

Originally posted by James also

It always comes back to the troublesome child

Just got my LBA fix for this year. I'm soothed.

The LBA and GAS are getting worse each day. Now that I'm gainfully employed again, 2020 might be the year I seek some treatment for my conditions.

**WillWeaverRVA** · 12-19-2019, 12:02 PM

Originally posted by ddharriman

Pentax 100 Y. is over. Now what?

My answer: "keep calm and carry on"... tanking photos with the gear I already have!

Also, anticipation for the 125 year anniversary!

12-15-2019, 03:06 AM - 3 Likes	#122
MikeyBugs95 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,206	Originally posted by totsmuyco Pardon my ignorance but what is LBA and GAS? LBA: Lens Buying Addiction GAS: Gear Acquisition Syndrome, also afflicts airsofters, fishermen, gun collectors, model builders and hobbyists of all sorts. Last edited by MikeyBugs95; 12-15-2019 at 03:14 AM.

12-15-2019, 04:34 AM - 2 Likes	#123
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,681	Originally posted by totsmuyco Pardon my ignorance but what is LBA and GAS? Originally posted by MikeyBugs95 LBA: Lens Buying Addiction GAS: Gear Acquisition Syndrome, also afflicts airsofters, fishermen, gun collectors, model builders and hobbyists of all sorts. They are insidious addictions which, over time, reduce the photographer's ability to concentrate on the art and process of photography, replacing it with a complex mix of brand anxiety and a desire to feed the addiction in the belief that things will somehow be better with "just one more" camera or lens. But self-medication with more and more equipment generally has a short-lasting, temporary effect. Whilst some folks are able to manage a low level of GAS and/or LBA - functioning addicts, if you will - most will benefit by going cold turkey; saying "enough is enough", and getting out and about with the equipment they own to take photos. I've suffered from both myself, and finally reached a point where I said, "enough is enough". Of course, I allow myself the occasional treat, once in a while Last edited by BigMackCam; 12-15-2019 at 10:26 AM.

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12-14-2019, 10:31 PM	#121
totsmuyco Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iloilo City Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,276	Originally posted by biz-engineer You don't know what it feel like to have an LBA crisis . Lack of new gear is a major issue for everyone diagnosed with LBA or GAS, they'll need to be sedated. Pardon my ignorance but what is LBA and GAS?

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totsmuyco Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iloilo City Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,276	Wow!!! I think if I had enough cash I'd be an LBA. Thanks for the answers.

12-15-2019, 08:38 AM - 1 Like	#125
brewmaster15 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: CT Posts: 1,860	Originally posted by BigMackCam I've suffered from both myself, and finally reached a point where I said, "enough is enough". Of course, I allow myself the occasional treat, once in a while Lol... yes well I have been both too and said the same as you... problem with those occassional treats is they can easily become frequent and lead one to fall clean off the wagon if one isnt careful... apparently I am not careful as I keep having relapses. AL

12-15-2019, 10:04 AM	#126
hypermodern Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 131	I had severe LBA through all of 2018. I’ve been much better this year, but new treats are always fun.

12-15-2019, 11:05 AM	#127
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,252	Originally posted by biz-engineer So, we're now past the Pentax 100 years anniversary entertainment. Again complete silence after Pentax 100. No new camera model, no new lens model. Now , what should we do? Take all that crummy Ricoh/Pentax equipment that stopped working on the 100th Anniversary and throw it every bit in the nearest landfill! What's that you say??? It still works?? Darn!! I guess you'll probably just have to start using that old obsolete equipment again and take some fantastic photos.

12-15-2019, 11:21 AM	#128
ddharriman Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 345	Pentax 100 Y. is over. Now what? My answer: "keep calm and carry on"... tanking photos with the gear I already have!

12-17-2019, 01:13 AM	#129
James also Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 330	Originally posted by stevebrot Yes, there was the Electro Spotmatic, but given its limited availability, short life, and spotty design, there are some things best left not discussed. It always comes back to the troublesome child Originally posted by Wasp It has been more than six months since my last acquisition. I need a fix... Just got my LBA fix for this year. I'm soothed.

12-18-2019, 11:40 AM	#130
vector Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alberta Posts: 713	It's a new year, make a goal for yourself. If you're worried about Pentax and their ability to deliver then make a goal to acquire something new that will help Pentax's bottom line. Start saving for a lens you've always wanted, or the new APSC body that is coming, or a flash, or whatever. If that doesn't work for you then make a goal to print something 24x36 every month. That will keep you busy finding a subject worth such a large print. So far I have only ever printed 1 photo that large and it hangs on the wall. I think that will be my goal, make large prints of something worth printing large...

12-19-2019, 10:29 AM	#131
ecostigny Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Branford, CT Posts: 561	Originally posted by James also It always comes back to the troublesome child Just got my LBA fix for this year. I'm soothed. The LBA and GAS are getting worse each day. Now that I'm gainfully employed again, 2020 might be the year I seek some treatment for my conditions.

12-19-2019, 12:02 PM	#132
WillWeaverRVA Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Richmond, VA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,071	Originally posted by ddharriman Pentax 100 Y. is over. Now what? My answer: "keep calm and carry on"... tanking photos with the gear I already have! Also, anticipation for the 125 year anniversary!