Chimping
Oct 31, 2022 09:35:32 #
Longshadow wrote:
I think I should add that this shot of mine was taken in 2009 with a mirrored SLR, 8mp camera, a Canon 20D. Nothing against the new mirrorless cameras (actually a remake of the old viewfinder cameras) that I think the manufacturers had to come out with in order to survive, and now compete with cell phones which have gotten remarkedly good!
Oct 31, 2022 09:36:33 #
autofocus wrote:
I think I should add that this shot of mine was taken in 2009 with a mirrored SLR, 8mp camera, a Canon 20D. Nothing against the new mirrorless cameras (actually a remake of the old viewfinder cameras) that I think the manufacturers had to come out with in order to survive, and now compete with cell phones which have gotten remarkedly good!
Oct 31, 2022 09:41:37 #
This view applies to both ambient and artificial lighting.
autofocus wrote:
haha, great reply. I think learning how to read the light and apply what you see to your exposure and meter is an important aspect of an individual's growth in photography. So, the good news (and bad news) is that the new mirrorless cameras kind of takes that need away with "what you see is what you get." But, for me, an old school photographer, I think understanding light and it's qualities is probably one of the most important factors in mastering photography.
Oct 31, 2022 09:49:41 #
anotherview wrote:
This view applies to both ambient and artificial lighting.
absolutely, and how to balance both in an image. I suppose mirrorless doesn't show that, and again, it is an important aspect in learning about light.
Oct 31, 2022 10:48:53 #
autofocus wrote:
I suppose you could say that, but you can look at it as one more tool at your disposal, and that's a good thing!
Clarification: I was poking fun at myself because I am usually the "Idiot" that usually fails to restore camera settings after taking a "Special Setting" pic.
I also forget and shoot to the wrong card, take the timer setting off, etc.
Yes, I too Chimp (Idiot Check) Frequently.
No offense was intended.
JimmyT sends
Edit: Old Habits Die Hard.
Oct 31, 2022 10:50:31 #
Neil van Niekerk has broken light into three aspects of it: Direction, quality, and intensity (if I recall him correctly). I learned the use of artificial lighting from him. I began using bounced flash lighting from his teaching for more pleasingly lit subjects.
David Hobby also presents artificial lighting in terms easy to grasp.
David Hobby also presents artificial lighting in terms easy to grasp.
autofocus wrote:
absolutely, and how to balance both in an image. I suppose mirrorless doesn't show that, and again, it is an important aspect in learning about light.
Oct 31, 2022 10:52:19 #
foathog wrote:
When you have a cameral like the R5 you don't have to chimp. What you see in the view finder is what you get.
Maybe I could introduce you to Mr. Murphy?
He rooms with me and my Canon EOS R5.
Oct 31, 2022 11:28:27 #
Jimmy T wrote:
Clarification: I was poking fun at myself because ... (show quote)
No offense taken, I knew exactly who you were talking about, all I was trying to say is that checking the back screen from time to time makes good sense, (to me, anyway) and let's not forget the histogram too!
Oct 31, 2022 11:55:51 #
anotherview wrote:
Neil van Niekerk has broken light into three aspects of it: Direction, quality, and intensity (if I recall him correctly). I learned the use of artificial lighting from him. I began using bounced flash lighting from his teaching for more pleasingly lit subjects.
David Hobby also presents artificial lighting in terms easy to grasp.
David Hobby also presents artificial lighting in terms easy to grasp.
And allow me to add to Neil's definition of light with quantity (which is another way of saying intensity) and color. With light being paramount to photography, after all, it is light that we are capturing and controlling with our cameras. IMO, a basic understanding of light should be the first fundamental thing that people learn when learning photography. And well before the also important exposure triangle and the rules of composition which could come later. If asked, I wonder how many new shooters could answer the question, "what is the difference and qualities of hard light vs soft light?" BTW, I also learned a lot from Neil! Most of our (my wife is also a photographer) shooting of subjects outdoors is done by balancing ambient light with off camera lights bouncing off umbrellas.
A front and back view here:
Front Back by Vince Montalbano (autofocus), on FlickrOct 31, 2022 11:57:04 #
Jimmy T wrote:
Maybe I could introduce you to Mr. Murphy?
He rooms with me and my Canon EOS R5.
He rooms with me and my Canon EOS R5.
haha!
Oct 31, 2022 12:17:23 #
Oct 31, 2022 12:26:15 #
Earnest Botello wrote:
Chimping is automatic for me, always.
like driving a stick shift and not having to think about putting the clutch in
Oct 31, 2022 14:48:57 #
autofocus wrote:
true, but some of us aren't that lucky, I still have and shoot with an "old school" D850 and an even older 50D, and I'll be taking them to the end. :)
I always chimped with my 7DII. I'd be a fool not to.
Oct 31, 2022 14:49:26 #
foathog wrote:
When you have a cameral like the R5 you don't have to chimp. What you see in the view finder is what you get.
Thats just like with my R7's.
Oct 31, 2022 19:38:14 #
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