10 signs you got GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome)
For us with this kind of condition I’ve put together a list of 10 signs you got GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome). This particular variant, CameraGAS, is a condition which some of us interested in old cameras develop ;)
- You have more cameras and lenses then you can use, but can’t help yourself placing a bid on that fantastic lens 50mm/1.4 lens from your favorite maker.
- You are a member of forum.mflenses.com, forum.manualfocus.org, www.yashicaforum.com, www.rangefinderforum.com, www.pentaxforums.com, and all the right Flickr-groups.
- You have great trouble every day choosing which cameras and lenses to take with you outside.
- You buy a lens not because you need it, but because you want to “save” it from being unsold or a worse faith.
- The main argument when you buy a DSLR is “Which adapter can I put on this thing?”
- You buy two copies of a camera or lens, one in great condition and one for spare parts…. or two in great condition.
- You have more then 5 normal primes (50mm-lenses).
- A lot of items on your christmas wishlist is links to ebay auctions.
- You’re thinking about investing of a large toolkit for repairs on cameras and lenses.
- You run several websites about old cameras and lenses… hmmm
Maybe a list like mine is signs you got small GAS-condition? ;)

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Some links for you, to support your GAS:
Camera Junkie (Gear Acquisition Syndrome) @ Flickr
Camera Junkie (Gear Acquisition Syndrome) @ Ipernity
