Why Do You Tell People Not To "Chimp"?

amolitor · Apr 5, 2013

Does it bug anyone else how much straight up macking on the people with pretty female avatars there is on TPF? It's not a big deal for me, but I periodically think 'man, I dunno'

Ballistics · Apr 5, 2013

amolitor said:
Does it bug anyone else how much straight up macking on the people with pretty female avatars there is on TPF? It's not a big deal for me, but I periodically think 'man, I dunno'

It's obnoxious, but I think we're all obnoxious in different ways :lol:

weepete · Apr 5, 2013

amolitor said:
Does it bug anyone else how much straight up macking on the people with pretty female avatars there is on TPF? It's not a big deal for me, but I periodically think 'man, I dunno'

In short, yes.

Josh66 · Apr 5, 2013

I don't think there's anything wrong with telling someone that they're pretty. I realize that it would get you fired quicker than looking at a picture of ammunition (lol) at most corporations, but morally - I don't see it as a problem. If it becomes harassment, then yeah - that would be a problem.

(Only speaking for myself, but I don't think I've ever 'macked' on anyone here, lol.)

Derrel · Apr 5, 2013

amolitor said:
Does it bug anyone else how much straight up macking on the people with pretty female avatars there is on TPF? It's not a big deal for me, but I periodically think 'man, I dunno'

It's pretty obvious how much a good-looking avatar counts for in TPF-land. Normally rational thinkers turn into fawning sycophants.

JacaRanda · Apr 5, 2013

I need to see if there is a new definition of Mack because I have not seen anything close to it in this thread.

skieur · Apr 5, 2013

It depends on what I am shooting. Macro, scenics, products, interiors, etc. ...sure I check focus, lighting, colour balance etc. and consider dynamic range adjustments. If I am shooting people, I will probably only check the first two or three.

vintagesnaps · Apr 5, 2013

The term 'chimping' has been attributed to Robert Deutsch of USA Today in 1999 - Open & Shut Case ; the video was done by Bert Hanashiro, also of USA Today and one of the founders of Sportsshooter (I've used resources on the site for several years).

While the video was having fun with it, chimping is usually considered in sports to not be best practice because if photographers are looking at the backs of their cameras, they're missing shots they should be getting. The action can be happening too fast for there to be time to stop and look at photos.

I think it interferes with the flow of shooting. I'm a longtime film photographer so am used to not seeing the photos til later; when I shoot digitally I usually don't stop and look at the photos til after a series of shots (however many that would be depends on what I'm photographing).

manaheim · Apr 5, 2013

I was thinking about this tonight as I was shooting the play... the lighting kept changing. the backdrops were changing and the meter was HORRIBLY confused... think of a bunch of lit subjects in front of a black curtain and the meter trying to find 50% gray? Yeah, no.

I had to vary my ISO from 2000 to 12,800 or so depending. It was crazy. After an hour or so I got the feel for what level needed what ISO and was able to look less frequently, but if I hadn't looked I would have screwed up probably about 80% of the shots.

manaheim · Apr 5, 2013

I have a bunny avatar so everyone thinks I'm a chick but no one flirts with me.

I'm very sad.

Kathy gets all the pretty boys to pay attention to HER!

*stomps foot*

mishele · Apr 5, 2013

Kathy is so pretty!!

manaheim · Apr 5, 2013

She is. Now if only she had a whip...

mishele · Apr 5, 2013

Kathy could have whip. Every female should have one.

kathyt · Apr 5, 2013

Ballistics said:
amolitor said:

Does it bug anyone else how much straight up macking on the people with pretty female avatars there is on TPF? It's not a big deal for me, but I periodically think 'man, I dunno'

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It's obnoxious, but I think we're all obnoxious in different ways

I am straight up obnoxious. I can dish it out, but I can take it too. I have a HUGE sense of humor. If you knew me in real life, I am ALWAYS playing around with people, laughing, and in a good mood. Even with my clients and my patients. They love it! It is my personality. All of my family is like this too. I do have a serious side too. Trust me, if someone was getting out of line I would let them know, but that would take alot. We are just having fun Amolitor. I would PM someone if they were getting fresh!

(or pm Mishele to have her whip them since she is a mod now) BAM!!!