batmobile Posted February 20, 2015 Share #21 Posted February 20, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Well spotted MirekE! I am glad for GAS. It keeps the camera making industry alive and we all benefit from that. There is a lot of sense in his article, but the one camera one lens approach does not work for everyone and it can be a serious handicap. While the aspiring PJ may have been young and inexperienced, for a budding photojournalist not to have anything longer than 35mm in their kit bag will mean some serious handicaps in what they can shoot and how. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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matlep Posted February 20, 2015 Share #22 Posted February 20, 2015 I am a bit confused. The article is about him resisting the temptation to buy Leica MP. But in the "What's in my bag" section he lists Leica MP. The article was written before he got his MP. Also, this article is obviously not targeted at the professional and economically independent photographers in this forum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matlep Posted February 20, 2015 Share #23 Posted February 20, 2015 I am glad for GAS. It keeps the camera making industry alive and we all benefit from that. I agree Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulus Posted February 20, 2015 Author Share #24 Posted February 20, 2015 The article was written before he got his MP. Also, this article is obviously not targeted at the professional and economically independent photographers in this forum. E.K. says: "What is currently in my bag when I am traveling/shooting street photography. (Updated 8/18/2014)" As stated, the article is before 2014. Maybe it isn't G.A.S. if you buy something new and sell the old, so that you only keep what's "nessesary" and don't collect a pile of cameras and lenses? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonoslack Posted February 20, 2015 Share #25 Posted February 20, 2015 E.K. says: "What is currently in my bag when I am traveling/shooting street photography. (Updated 8/18/2014)" As stated, the article is before 2014. Maybe it isn't G.A.S. if you buy something new and sell the old, so that you only keep what's "nessesary" and don't collect a pile of cameras and lenses? No escape Paulus - I do that and it's still G.A.S. - perhaps it's even worse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MirekE Posted February 20, 2015 Share #26 Posted February 20, 2015 The article was written before he got his MP. Everybody has the right to change their opinion. But if he does not believe this anymore, shouldn't he remove the original article, explain change of his position or simply say something? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matlep Posted February 20, 2015 Share #27 Posted February 20, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Everybody has the right to change their opinion. But if he does not believe this anymore, shouldn't he remove the original article, explain change of his position or simply say something? Only Eric can answer that question I guess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tookaphotoof Posted February 25, 2015 Share #28 Posted February 25, 2015 E.K. says: "What is currently in my bag when I am traveling/shooting street photography. (Updated 8/18/2014)" As stated, the article is before 2014. Maybe it isn't G.A.S. if you buy something new and sell the old, so that you only keep what's "nessesary" and don't collect a pile of cameras and lenses? It's still GAS if you ask me, but if that one thing gives you that motivation to go out and shoot more, it's money well spend. I'm not following his website but if it's something like a blog, no need to change the article either. Just my 2 cents... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted February 25, 2015 Share #29 Posted February 25, 2015 If you send cameras and lenses to Wetzlar for servicing or repair, when they come back, it's just like GAS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted February 25, 2015 Share #30 Posted February 25, 2015 or a budding photojournalist not to have anything longer than 35mm in their kit bag will mean some serious handicaps in what they can shoot and how. This is very true. I've been almost caught out more than once turning up for 'events' type jobs with only a 35 and 50 in my bag. Although I'm personally not that interested in the longer focal lengths (and it isn't part of my style) there are jobs where you simply need something longer and you quickly realise why any jobbing photographer worth their salt has an F2.8 70-200 in their bag. All that said, I don't think Kim's article is aimed at the aspiring pro and, for personal work, there is much to be said IMO for simplifying things down to a 35 only approach. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMJ Posted February 26, 2015 Share #31 Posted February 26, 2015 If you send cameras and lenses to Wetzlar for servicing or repair, when they come back, it's just like GAS This is so true. My M240, Noctilux 0.95 & 75mm Summicron are due back from Germany by the end of next week & it's like GAS but a whole lot cheaper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted February 26, 2015 Share #32 Posted February 26, 2015 I'm waiting for my 75 Summilux and Leica T! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tookaphotoof Posted February 26, 2015 Share #33 Posted February 26, 2015 I had the pleasure unboxing my new camera in Wetzlar a week before the official opening. Even though the building was almost completely empty at that time I instantly got a "Monochromish" GAS. Wondering what medicine can cure me from this... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonel Posted February 26, 2015 Share #34 Posted February 26, 2015 Excellent PaulI currently have 4 camera systems: M Rangefinder Sony A7ii Olympus E-M1 Leica T The rangefinder kit is my home, and what I love best, but I'm perpetually thinking that I should make up my mind and decide to have one other kit . . . . . but they're each good at different things, added to which I LIKE shooting with all of them. I don't think it's better to shoot with one camera - I think it's better to mix it about, it shakes you up and stops you getting stuck in a rut - Sure - I usually only take one system out at a time (often only one lens at a time). I think the whole GAS thing is a good joke - but if you can afford it and you use them, what's the problem? A man after my own heart, perhaps missing an M7 and the odd Fuji Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mornnb Posted March 7, 2015 Share #35 Posted March 7, 2015 Excellent PaulI currently have 4 camera systems: M Rangefinder Sony A7ii Olympus E-M1 Leica T The rangefinder kit is my home, and what I love best, but I'm perpetually thinking that I should make up my mind and decide to have one other kit . . . . . but they're each good at different things, added to which I LIKE shooting with all of them. I don't think it's better to shoot with one camera - I think it's better to mix it about, it shakes you up and stops you getting stuck in a rut - Sure - I usually only take one system out at a time (often only one lens at a time). I think the whole GAS thing is a good joke - but if you can afford it and you use them, what's the problem? Personally I feel that: 1) Thinking/Talking about Gear and 2) Taking Photographs are totally distinct activities, and they only overlap in so far as I can use images I get from 2) in 1), and equipment I bought in 1) in 2). Right, the sun's shining, so I'm going to nip out for a quick walk by the river taking an M24, a 28 elmarit and a 75 'cron. all the best I currently have 3 camera systems. Canon 5D Mark III Love this camera it is a joy to shoot and can do absolutely anything. Events, landscape, portraits, sports. It's good at everything at fantastic at a couple of things like weddings etc. The body is well built, the sensor is very clean at high ISO. The Autofocus system is extremely reliable. The camera just works and always gets you what you ask of it. The lenses are quite fine, worlds sharpest zooms. The 85mm 1.2. And the TS-E 17mm. Leica M240 Tough body and the only 'mirrorless' body I find as fun to shoot as the Canon. All the lenses are fantastic with a colour rendering that is more true to life and unlike anything else you'll find. The camera is wonderfully tiny and easy to carry around any where. You also feel more of a sense of connection with the subject compared to the rather peephole like feeling of a DSLR. Sony A7r To be honest I don't really enjoy shooting it. It feels more like an android smart phone than a camera in most respects. However th image sensor is fantastic. 36MP with 14 stops of dynamic range. It'll easy take either Leica or Canon lenses. I consider it a landscape/tripod camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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