Chimping...

[jtalaiver]

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

First, I wasnt sure if most people feel the same about the actual definition of "chimping"... Secondly, how many people actually use the term? :o Guilty here... Just curious... Plus if any of you "Cream o' the Crop" want to maybe expand the Wiki entry so it appropriately represents us, feel free. :lol: Just curious....

[PacAce]

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

First, I wasnt sure if most people feel the same about the actual definition of "chimping"... Secondly, how many people actually use the term? :o Guilty here... Just curious... Plus if any of you "Cream o' the Crop" want to maybe expand the Wiki entry so it appropriately represents us, feel free. :lol: Just curious....
Based on the Wikipedia definition of chimping, I am happy to report that I am absolutely NOT a chimper. :lol:

[ericgtr]

I do it and use the term all the time. The only thing missing from that wiki is:

4. A term used by those who are too good for it to describe the actions of "wannabe" photographers. :lol:

[Citizensmith]

Same here about not doing it. I only even check the display if the shot was in any way unusual and may have caused unexpected results. I certainly don't oh and ah over the little LCD images though.

I don't even ever recall seeing someone doing something that could be considered chimping as I don't see looking at the display qualifies unless it comes with the associated extroverted excitement. I wonder if chimping is more a phrase of the moment than something that people really, commonly do.

[Belmondo]

I'm still not clear on one question:

Is checking the histogram considered chimping? If so, I'm a chimper. Otherwise, I learned almost immediately that the image in the LCD is absolutely no indication of the quality of the actual image, and is of value only for checking composition.

[jtalaiver]

4. A term used by those who are too good for it to describe the actions of "wannabe" photographers.

Ok citizenship... I will add your addition to the definition

[ericgtr]

I often check both, the main reason I like to check the image is to see if how my focus is on questionable photos. Also, it's saved my butt a coule of times when I have left the ISO too high or low from a previous shoot.

[AjP]

well here is great example even big pros doing that http://www.sportsshooter.com/special_feature/chimping/index.html

[jtalaiver]

true true... :D... I def. relate on that one... and I have done that before

[glenhead]

I still forget I have one of these con-sarned high-falutin' gizmos with the fancy TV on the back. I'll shoot a few (usually many) shots and suddenly realize "oh... wait... I don't have to wait to see how these turn out." Then during a pause in the action I'll quickly flip through the shots. I seldom really look at them until I get home, except sometimes I go into full chimp mode and gather my tribe around to jump around and beat sticks on the ground at how wonderful (or goofy) a shot turned out.

[Steve Parr]

I chimp.

Evidently, there are those who take great issue with the practice.

I don't care...

Steve

[Moppie]

Not chimping would be like having a nice lens and never useing it.

Its no gooding having tools that can help you take better photos if you don't use them.

[PhotosGuy]

I'm with Steve & Moppie. ;)

[Hellashot]

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

First, I wasnt sure if most people feel the same about the actual definition of "chimping"... Secondly, how many people actually use the term? :o Guilty here... Just curious... Plus if any of you "Cream o' the Crop" want to maybe expand the Wiki entry so it appropriately represents us, feel free. :lol: Just curious....

This has been discussed before and the term is a horrible phrase, really idiotic. Please refrain from using it.

[ericgtr]

I do it and use the term all the time. The only thing missing from that wiki is:

4. A term used by those who are too good for it to describe the actions of "wannabe" photographers. :lol:
haha.. I didn't think you would really use that, though it's not far from the truth. ;)

[Aylwin]

I always check the histogram. If that's chimping then so be it. And I'm not ashamed either to admit that I'm a wannabe photographer. :)

[Agger]

Very seldom check after each photo, usually only check on downloading, however there are exceptions, occasionally if I believe what I have captured on camera to be a "one of" then I will check immediately, if I'm not happy then hopefully I can retake the subject matter:cool:

[jfrancho]

I think "verifying the histogram" sounds way too pretentious. The term "chimping" works. As for the rest of you poseurs....

[Thenethiel]

I do it just to see how badly I messed up a shot, and at that I rarely check after every shot. I almost never show them on-camera to anyone else.
Anyway, I have "wannabe photographer" in my signature, I have nothing to hide:p

[zopi]

I can't help but look when a pretty girl goes by either..<LOL>

[Crypto]

This is why I have never liked Wiki's. Every post is subjective to ones personal definition.
I would rather read a blog with one slant than many.
just my 2 cents

[subtle_spectre]

Sometimes, I look at the lcd while eating a banana! WTFC!

[RAitch]

Sometimes, I look at the lcd while eating a banana! WTFC!
LOL!

It seems like the definitions vary. Based on those videos, I rarely chimp... I look at my images for blown highlights, to double check my ISO and see the histogram balance in case I have to take another shot before moving on.
I don't make monkey noises, dance and point at the camera when I find a good one though. I save that for in front of the computer.

But seriously... anybody that says they don't chimp are closet chimpers.

Originally, I thought chimping meant taking a "sample" image to use as a measurement or control picture so you know how to adjust for the next picture... which should be the good one.
I guess I was wrong.

My wife is a crazy chimper!! My family usually chimp for me. They'll say "Eww, I bet that was a good one. Did you get it? Let me see. Oh, that's so good! Hey John, check this one out."

- just give me my darn camera back and wipe your sweaty paw prints off the lcd!!

[zopi]

Wow..then there is the sympathy chimp..awww..it didn't come out? lemme see!

Hmm..marketing idea there..chimp bumperstickers, t-shirts, travel mugs and camera bags!

OOK!

[RAitch]

Wow..then there is the sympathy chimp..awww..it didn't come out? lemme see!

Hmm..marketing idea there..chimp bumperstickers, t-shirts, travel mugs and camera bags!

OOK!

I can see it now, chip crossing signs and stickers everywhere.

[jfrancho]

"Save the Chimps!"