Why Do You Tell People Not To "Chimp"?

[amolitor]

I think chimping is a perfectly good way to work. It's different from not chimping.

I've made the analogy that it's more like painting, there's YOU, there's the SUBJECT, and there's THE PICTURE which you're working with and altering in real time. Shooting without chimping pretty much eliminates the PICTURE in that little interaction, it's just you and the subject. That's the way it used to be, with film, except for the Polaroid-back crowd.

 

[imagemaker46]

I do most of my editing in camera, it just saves me time when downloading after an event. As soon as I can, I will cut the images that I don't need and that don't work. If I have to shoot 2-3 swimmers in a race, I shoot the first one make sure I have a couple of good frames and then shoot the next one, I still only keep the frames that I can use. If the card is going to someone else to edit onsite, they don't want to be looking though crap to find the best ones.

 

[Steve5D]

A quick glance is all I need.

As has already been mentioned, the LCD is there for a reason, and it's not so I can go home and look at it.

Whoever wrote that article is giving bad advice, and is to be mocked...

 

[JacaRanda]

[/QUOTE] I do all of the above, and then some. Especially the ooooh, awwws, and ohhhhh. If you watch me shoot, it is kinda like watching a crowd of people see an amazing fireworks display. I am a certified chimp.[/QUOTE]

Haaaa. I'm not sure about this. There are no Chumps+Wimps=Chimps from KCMO

 

[kathyt]

I do all of the above, and then some. Especially the ooooh, awwws, and ohhhhh. If you watch me shoot, it is kinda like watching a crowd of people see an amazing fireworks display. I am a certified chimp.[/QUOTE]

Haaaa. I'm not sure about this. There are no Chumps+Wimps=Chimps from KCMO [/QUOTE]

Yeah, I was just kidding. I don't know if that would fly too well as a wedding photographer, but I am rather loud at my other profession. Goes with the job.

 

[IByte]

I do all of the above, and then some. Especially the ooooh, awwws, and ohhhhh. If you watch me shoot, it is kinda like watching a crowd of people see an amazing fireworks display. I am a certified chimp.

Lol im just going to say it. I don't think they're watching the camera.. just saying.

 

[Josh66]

Shooting without chimping pretty much eliminates the PICTURE in that little interaction, it's just you and the subject.

I don't think that is necessarily a bad thing.

Depending on the situation, of course, diverting your attention/interaction away from the subject could be a bad thing though. Looking at your camera after every few shots could 'break the flow', if you know what I mean.

 

[pixmedic]

I've never told anyone "Don't chimp."

But -

really? that guy is a chump.
it was a real stretch to get 9 reasons...and the last 3 weren't even reasons at all.
you look stupid?
batteries don't last as long?? not really a super huge concern. a few seconds to change a battery.
you apparently cant use peripheral vision if you pull the camera away from your face for 2 seconds?
going to miss a "moment"? you could miss the same moment adjusting your ISO, or flash power, or shutter speed...same 2 seconds.
and the worst...you wont learn to get comfortable with your cameras settings...you might as well tell someone the same thing for using A or S modes.
that guy spent more time making goofy faces and pretending to "miss" photo opportunities than he did making any relevant points.

I dont chimp every shot... but i DO take a look at screen when i change settings.
the view screen is just another tool on your camera. the flagship models have it same as the entry level.
I guess there's always someone that has to decide what the "right" way to use your camera is.. i mean, heaven forbid you chimp and your shoot NOT turn out to be a total and epic disaster.

 

[amolitor]

Shooting without chimping pretty much eliminates the PICTURE in that little interaction, it's just you and the subject.

I don't think that is necessarily a bad thing.

Nah, it's not. Its just a different thing. One way of working is better for some things, the other is better for others. Depends on what you're doing, what you're trying to achieve, and who you are.

 

[Ilovemycam]

I don't say a thing. I check a lot to make sure things are right. Chimp or not...it is up to you and not me.

 

[kathyt]

I do all of the above, and then some. Especially the ooooh, awwws, and ohhhhh. If you watch me shoot, it is kinda like watching a crowd of people see an amazing fireworks display. I am a certified chimp.

Lol im just going to say it. I don't think they're watching the camera.. just saying.

I don't get it.

 

[Ballistics]

Chimping isn't just looking down to see the image in camera and the settings, it's when you look at the picture and then "OOOO! EEEWWWW EWWWW!!!!! Look at this one!!!!!" to the guy next to you. Now THAT's chimping.

No it's not.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chimping

Chimping is a colloquial term used in digital photography 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

 

[EIngerson]

Chimping isn't just looking down to see the image in camera and the settings, it's when you look at the picture and then "OOOO! EEEWWWW EWWWW!!!!! Look at this one!!!!!" to the guy next to you. Now THAT's chimping.

No it's not.

Chimping - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

himping is a colloquial term used in digital photography 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

First, you quoted me before I could remove it. LOL Derrel already said the same thing I did.

Second, Everyone has to look at their screen every now and then. I don't worry about calling that chimping. Still, a pretty funny topic.

 

[Josh66]

I do all of the above, and then some. Especially the ooooh, awwws, and ohhhhh. If you watch me shoot, it is kinda like watching a crowd of people see an amazing fireworks display. I am a certified chimp.

Lol im just going to say it. I don't think they're watching the camera.. just saying.

I don't get it.

I think he was saying that you're hot.

And because of that, they don't notice whether you're chimping or not.

 

[kathyt]

Lol im just going to say it. I don't think they're watching the camera.. just saying.

I don't get it.

I think he was saying that you're hot.

And because of that, they don't notice whether you're chimping or not.

Oh. Mods please remove that accidental post. My fingers slipped. (walking away with red cheeks)