Are you a chimper?

[Light Artisan]

Be honest!

Edit: I'll add the definition here to avoid further confusion.

From: http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=chimper

"A person who looks at the screen on the back of their digital camera too much - word derives from the noise they often make - ooh, ooh ooh, look there's a good one!"

 

[Jeatley]

If I knew what a chimper was I could answer the questions. So taking that into fact I would have to say no!

 

[Formatted]

I really don't see a problem with Chimping. I know the people over at Sports Shooters think your in some special club if you don't! You've got to check exposure, being able to review your photos instantly is what makes Digital so great!

SS special on chimping - SportsShooter.com - Chimping EXPOSED! (Part 1)

 

[Jeatley]

Ok I am but only when I am shooting with a friend and not on paid shoots! So I would have to say no! I never talk about images or show clients till after I get home and look at them and edit! But I look to check exposure but not every shot. SO WHAT AM I


HELL WITH IT I AM VOTING YES! I am and CHUMPER!!! LOL

 

[Light Artisan]

 

[Ken Rockwell Fan]

I <3 Exposure Meters.

 

[altitude604]

i don't tend to check out my shots until i'm done with the series or whatever i'm doing. maybe once in awhile to make sure my exposure is where i want it to be. but definitely not checking every single frame right after. is there a cro-magnon option? lol

 

[Trever1t]

I admit it, I'll chimp on a first exposure

 

[GeorgieGirl]

Seems I come pretty close to yes most of the time. I can make adjustments right then and there.

 

[Wilsan]

sorry for my ignorance but really what is a chimper?

 

[Light Artisan]

Added the definition up top.

 

[Destin]

It depends what I'm shooting.

Portraits - yeah I'm a chimper. Gotta make sure eyes are open and such.

Sports - I only chimp when the action stops, and it's to delete the photos that are obviously garbage so I have less work to do when I import them to LR. I used to take a shot and chimp, but missed too many moments doing so.

 

[Wilsan]

Well I answer my own question

Chimping is a colloquial term used in digital photography (especially when using a digital single-lens reflex camera) to describe the habit of checking every photo on the camera display (LCD) immediately after capture.
Some photographers use the term in a derogatory sense to describe the actions of amateur photographers, but the act of reviewing images on-camera is not necessarily frowned upon by professional or experienced photographers.[1]
Contents

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• 1 Origin of the term
• 2 Views on chimping
• 3 References
• 4 External links

[edit] Origin of the term

The term 'chimping' is attributed to Robert Deutsch, a USA Today staff photographer, in September 1999 when writing a story for the SportsShooter email newsletter.[2]
The phrase is most likely derived from comparison between the sounds and actions some make while reviewing images and those of an excited primate (Oooh! Oooh! Aaah!), or when a photographer is completely absorbed in the act of analyzing, admiring or proudly displaying a shot to others.
[edit] Views on chimping

Stephen Johnson, in his book on digital photography [3], writes:
&#8220; The implied pejorative [in the term 'chimping'] is shocking to me. If there's any one thing that is revolutionary in the advance of photography represented by this digital age, it is the ability to inspect your work. Ignore such ridicule, and use the tools to their fullest. &#8221; He further points out that using the LCD panel effectively means that a light meter can be left at home and if the shot isn't right, it can be tried again. Therefore, the idea that only "wannabe" photographers need to look at the LCD and check the exposure, image, or both may be unreasonable.
However, this activity can lead to missed photo opportunities, especially in fast-paced action scenarios. A photographer can be occupied looking at the previous shot rather than actively photographing a scene unfolding in front of them. This activity may also be a symptom of the photographer not understanding what they are doing and relying on instant feedback to see if they guessed well enough or not, hence possibly its association with "newbie" photographers.[citation needed]
Regardless of how the activity is viewed, it is now common to see photographers at media or sports events, "chimping" their shots, checking to see if they got the image they desired.[4]

 

[Wilsan]

Ok now I can answer.
When is a wedding and I'm shooting manual. Yes I have to see the LCD if I'm notice a light change. To set exposure on the studio I use the meter but I always take a look on the LCD just to double check. If that is been a Chimper I guess that I am.
However I believe that the LCD is there for a reason, at least for me is an awesome tool for complex metering situations.

 

[BKMOOD]

When shooting sports, I turn the LCD off. I don't have time to review shots.

When I shoot portraits and model shots, I'm teathered. So yeah, I look at the laptop screen.

If I'm out roaming the streets and shooting, I turn the LCD off.