Chimp or Not (Page 5): It doesn't, except to those who are convinced that their way of doing things is the only way to do things. Hang around a while and you will see that the same...

LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY

jerseymike wrote:

I am new to this. I cannot think for the life of me why this "chimping" thing even matters.

It doesn't, except to those who are convinced that their way of doing things is the only way to do things. Hang around a while and you will see that the same arguments are applied what camera gear to buy, should I shoot RAW or JPEG, should I use auto ISO, and a practically limitless list of other topics.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

LFingar wrote:

It doesn't, except to those who are convinced that their way of doing things is the only way to do things. Hang around a while and you will see that the same arguments are applied what camera gear to buy, should I shoot RAW or JPEG, should I use auto ISO, and a practically limitless list of other topics.

Their way is the best.
After all, if it was the worst, they wouldn't be doing it...

MrBob Loc: lookout Mtn. NE Alabama

Well, since I started this topic I will just say a few before moving on... The topic was not meant to invoke arguments but just as a semi humorous inquiry as to what the other Hogs thought about the concept. I could of just as well asked how many of you are walking in circles trying to figure out the "Circle of Confusion " but I really did not see that going too far. So meanwhile since I am housebound I will sit by my open window with my Nifty Fifty all primed and loaded and attempt to "shoot " and " capture " as many critters as I can. Maybe if I Chimp enough I can wear that prestigious badge of " CHUMP " proudly on my chest. You All have a good day now as I have to go " Bag " some game. Bob

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

jerseymike wrote:

I am new to this. I cannot think for the life of me why this "chimping" thing even matters.

This is an online forum populated by excitable seniors who always need something new to worry about ...

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

MrBob wrote:

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Haha.
I know what the circle of confusion is...

It's the five foot diameter around me.

mikeroetex Loc: Lafayette, LA

MrBob wrote:

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Why have digtal, if not to take advantage?

jerseymike

LFingar wrote:

It doesn't, except to those who are convinced that their way of doing things is the only way to do things. Hang around a while and you will see that the same arguments are applied what camera gear to buy, should I shoot RAW or JPEG, should I use auto ISO, and a practically limitless list of other topics.

I am getting that impression.
Then there are those who are very knowable.

jerseymike

CHG_CANON wrote:

This is an online forum populated by excitable seniors who always need something new to worry about ...

Toment Loc: FL, IL

CHG_CANON wrote:

This is an online forum populated by excitable seniors who always need something new to worry about ...

👍👍👍

warzone

jaymatt wrote:

Do your own thing--it doesn’t matter what others do.

Whenever I ask a question, it always stimulates a strong discussion on both sides of the issue. I guess it proves, in this case, you have the most correct answer (if there is such a thing). The path doesn’t matter. The end result does.

PGHphoto Loc: Pittsburgh, PA

MrBob wrote:

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First shot in a new environment to make sure the exposure is good for the conditions and then usually don't look again unless the environment or conditions change. Or if I am looking to get the approximate dynamic range covered for a tricky shot - otherwise it just takes more time than I want to check every shot . No problem with people who do though.

pithydoug Loc: Catskill Mountains, NY

MrBob wrote:

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Don't care what others do! I want to at least review the histogram and/or look for obvious focus issues on site. Nothing worse that getting home to find you blew the shot or tell the bride you missed the crucial shot(s) because some egomaniac said it was amateurish to chimp.

fetzler Loc: North West PA

rebride wrote:

Chimping is not cheating.
Bring home the shot by whatever means necessary as long as it's not immoral, unethical or illegal.

I quite agree. Most of the time I shoot in aperture priority mode and use exposure compensation/bracketing as needed. There are times that chimping helps a lot. I also review photos after shooting when in doubt.

I, sometimes ,do night photography this is tricky and often the viewfinder/EVF is black. This is particularly true with moonlight only photos. Flash lights help with focusing. THe only way to get it right is to make some trial exposures. Usually high ISO at first and then Low ISO.

kschwegl Loc: Orangeburg, NY

MrBob wrote:

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I look at "chimping" as another tool at my disposal, and I use it. I'm an amateur, and find it very useful.

Ken S.

rond-photography Loc: Connecticut

MrBob wrote:

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I technically chimp every shot. But, that is because I shoot mirrorless. My review is set to .5 seconds so when I shoot, I see the result in the viewfinder for half a second or until I depress the release half way (whichever comes first). If I shoot in a questionable light situation, I will immediately see a black screen without having to look at the back of the camera and press the blue button.

I do chimp during a shoot to check that focus is as good as I want. Zoom in and check the important parts of the image and make corrections, but every shot? No.