Chimping, is it just me?
Having observed many other photographers at Southend air-show yesterday, I was surprised by the number of people instantly reviewing every single picture they took (a.k.a. “chimping”). I can understand the occasional check now and again if you’ve tried a shot that you think may have not worked out too well. I can also understand the quick flick through if you are getting short on space and the review screen is a useful tool for clearing out the obvious duds to make space.
Having learned photography using film, I’ve never really got used to the idea of being able to review pics immediately, I’ve been used to taking a reel of film and sending it off for D&P. The review is when the prints came back. I used to keep a notebook with the settings used for each shot and compare print with notes. I have to say that EXIF is a godsend! I chimp when I feel the need to (see above), but not for every picture. Apart from anything else, it really extends my battery life by not reviewing more than now and again.
I’m not saying what I’m doing is right, and everybody else is wrong, far from it, do whatever you feel comfortable with. I was just rather taken aback by the number of others around me chimping every pic, it came as a bit of a culture shock. Is it just me?
Duncan
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