Why Do You Tell People Not To "Chimp"?

[e.rose]

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.

Yeah, this guy isn't working for me either. The points he made were dumb. The one I hated the most.....the one about just looking at them later in pp! Hell to the NO! Listen, it is getting warmer outside. There are warm, golden UV rays to be had. (with sunscreen of coarse) The last thing I want to do is sit inside on my computer, and spend unnecessary time going through crappy photos. I read in a book once that when you cull you either love it or you hate it. Keep or delete. That is my motto.

I was annoyed with him before the credit title started.

At 1:50 I felt the intense need to slap him

At 2:30 I turned it off.

He's an annoying toolbag.

:lmao:

 

[vintagesnaps]

Ballistics I didn't follow your point, the term chimping started out as a way to refer to people looking at the backs of their cameras going ooh-ooh as they look at their photos (like chimps) but since then is often used to refer in general to people looking at the backs of their cameras a lot while they're shooting. (I can't quote any particular source, it's more a term that's used generally).

I think it seems like checking the back of your camera all the time would be like doing anything and constantly double checking your work; as skills develop there would be less need to do that. If you know how to use a meter that would tell you how to change settings as you're shooting. I can adjust settings using a film camera with no viewscreen or if I'm shooting digitally I'll usually stop periodically and glance thru my images.

 

[Ballistics]

Ballistics I didn't follow your point, the term chimping started out as a way to refer to people looking at the backs of their cameras going ooh-ooh as they look at their photos (like chimps) but since then is often used to refer in general to people looking at the backs of their cameras a lot while they're shooting. (I can't quote any particular source, it's more a term that's used generally).

I think it seems like checking the back of your camera all the time would be like doing anything and constantly double checking your work; as skills develop there would be less need to do that. If you know how to use a meter that would tell you how to change settings as you're shooting. I can adjust settings using a film camera with no viewscreen or if I'm shooting digitally I'll usually stop periodically and glance thru my images.

Ok then. In the case of this thread, I'm referring to checking your work sans the the noises and sharing your shots like it says in your link.

 

[IByte]

What's a chimp? Oo

 

[gsgary]

For me, if I'm photographing someone, I'll chimp until I get the look I want... meaning adjusting lights and exposure. After that, I hardly look anymore other than for sharp focus.

Its called using a flash meter


Exactly. I don't know how people setup up lights without chimping. I guess you could use light meters and knowledge, but who has time for that!

Its called using a flash meter

 

[gsgary]

Another reason i'm not shooting digital, i dont like to look at the shots till later, sounds like most are chimping but we still see loads of crap shots on here so it looks like chimping does not work

 

[cynicaster]

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.

"Don't chimp, you look stupid!"

... says the guy with gross looking man-boobs posting obnoxious tirades on YouTube.

Yes, the end is nigh.

 

[Ballistics]

Another reason i'm not shooting digital, i dont like to look at the shots till later, sounds like most are chimping but we still see loads of crap shots on here so it looks like chimping does not work

So, by this, you're saying that every person that has posted in this thread that chimps posts loads of crap?

I keep saying this to the guys that generalize members in a thread but never address anyone specifically. Name names gsgary.

Also, this is why if/else logic doesn't work in real world scenarios. "People use their LCD screens and there is crap on this site therefore, chimping doesn't work" is an absolute statement that just fails to address the hundreds of possible variables as to why there are images on here that are not up to your standards.

 

[terri58 1]

So, by this, you're saying that every person that has posted in this thread that chimps posts loads of crap?

I keep saying this to the guys that generalize members in a thread but never address anyone specifically. Name names gsgary.

That's exactly what he shouldn't do! This is the kind of baiting comment that causes things to go offsides.

 

[David444]

Another reason i'm not shooting digital, i dont like to look at the shots till later, sounds like most are chimping but we still see loads of crap shots on here so it looks like chimping does not work

You don't need to shoot film to not look at your photos until later, you just need willpower.
I have my LCD turned off but I still like to check the histogram for correct exposure at the beginning of an event.

Saying that, I don't understand why anyone would care if another photog chimps or not. Unless it affects your photos somehow, what does it matter.

 

[Ballistics]

So, by this, you're saying that every person that has posted in this thread that chimps posts loads of crap?

I keep saying this to the guys that generalize members in a thread but never address anyone specifically. Name names gsgary.

That's exactly what he shouldn't do! This is the kind of baiting comment that causes things to go offsides.

Wait... What?!


That doesn't make sense. I'm not baiting him, as he already said something inflammatory directed towards everyone.
I merely suggested, if he's going to make generalized comments (implying generalizing comments that are insulting), he should say specifically who he's talking about.

I find it kind of funny how you targeted me and say my comment is the kind that causes things to go offsides, but gary pretty much insulting the entire thread
doesn't even get mentioned. Seems legit.

 

[shefjr]

He could be talking about me... I chimp frequently because of changing light conditions and because I spot meter different colored birds and I do post mostly crap. lol Posted somewhat in jest to add levity to the thread.
But, most of what I said is true. I'm a chimper and proud!

 

[manaheim]

Chimp?

BANANA!

 

[bentcountershaft]

Chimp?

BANANA!

Do you see what you've done, people?

 

[terri58 1]

So, by this, you're saying that every person that has posted in this thread that chimps posts loads of crap?

I keep saying this to the guys that generalize members in a thread but never address anyone specifically. Name names gsgary.

That's exactly what he shouldn't do! This is the kind of baiting comment that causes things to go offsides.

Wait... What?!


That doesn't make sense. I'm not baiting him, as he already said something inflammatory directed towards everyone.
I merely suggested, if he's going to make generalized comments (implying generalizing comments that are insulting), he should say specifically who he's talking about.

I find it kind of funny how you targeted me and say my comment is the kind that causes things to go offsides, but gary pretty much insulting the entire thread
doesn't even get mentioned. Seems legit.

Well it isn't, sorry. Naming people is a terrible idea! So take a crazy pill and relax.