What is someone called who? (gear vs. photography)

The proper word for someone who has loads of camera equipment but doesn't take photos is Atgani.

Photographimihanophile​.

I often get distracted by shiny metal objects, I work with guys that get distracted by shiny metal objects,
we call ourselves ordinary average guys.

Do you think it is more of a criticism of me because I love cameras and equipment and appreciate quality in manufacturing and in performance or a statement about the photographers that think there is something wrong with my owning good gear but not being an overly active photographer?

I think the only negative would be someone who things owning nice things will make them better.

I like nice things and I'm all into gear, but I don't think they will make me better. And when I do I'm sorely disappointed. There is no high to chase...

klimraamkosie wrote in post #15264764
Who's arguing?

I'm just looking for the word.

...the problem is I doubt you will find any photographer who identifies with the label "valuing gear above taking photos." Gearhead doesn't fit: because plenty of gearheads love taking photos more than playing with gear. The word you are looking for would be inherently insulting: is that the sort of word you were looking for?

I like taking photos more than the gear, but I like the gear better than the photos I take. I am not a very good photographer.

klimraamkosie wrote in post #15264502
Someone who values gear above taking photos.

Always broke, as in the poorhouse...

Wayne

Nighthound wrote in post #15264995
I'd go with Fauxtographer.

I like this one. It applies to what I used to call "posers".

Gearjunkie
BandHophile

In my house, it's referred to as "my wife's husband", or "Dad".....

banquetbear wrote in post #15266750
...the problem is I doubt you will find any photographer who identifies with the label "valuing gear above taking photos." Gearhead doesn't fit: because plenty of gearheads love taking photos more than playing with gear. The word you are looking for would be inherently insulting: is that the sort of word you were looking for?

No not really.

I guess it's the artsy person vs. technical person. I'm looking for a word for the technical person. Not that they don't know how to take photos but they're interested in the tech as well as the photography.

peeaanuut wrote in post #15266765
I like taking photos more than the gear, but I like the gear better than the photos I take. I am not a very good photographer.

Haha, love this. I would probably put myself into this camp as well.

In cycling we generally call them Freds. So maybe in photography we should call them Barneys.

in cars we call them Ricers.

James P wrote in post #15267318
I like this one. It applies to what I used to call "posers".

but im not so sure that poser fits here. A poser is more of represents themselves as something that they are not. So if they love the gear thats fine as long as they dont go around calling themselves a photographer.