Gear lust is a serious problem. It can lead to you not appreciating the gear that you have and overly focusing on getting new gear to fix your problems.

Symptoms Include:

• Impulsively wanting to punch-in in post

• Feeling like you don’t have enough resolution

• Feeling unhappy coloring 8-bit footage in Davinci Resolve

• Feeling uncomfortable with your camera’s compression

• Needing to move your camera around excessively and not having a way to do it buttery smooth

• Impatiently wanting more clients to appreciate the quality of your work

• Problems sleeping

• Dehydration

• Difficulty concentrating on story writing

• Loss of interest in shooting with your old camera

If you or a love one is struggling with Gear Lust, Gear Envy or Gear Accusation Syndrome (GAS) seek help immediately.

Remember 1080p is usually all you need.

Resources:

Healthline : Shopping Addiction

Shopping Addiction Treatment: Know Your Options

If you suffer from gear lust, leave a comment below and share your experience.

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