Why and what is "chimping"

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Yeah OK I know its having a wotcha at the histogram on the back of he cammy, but why (and I do it lots).

Primates in the Zoo dont have cammys, just b'nanas...

Am I being dense (usual)?
 
I saw a picture once of a guy chimping with a BIG white L lens attached to his camera sitting on some steps with his feet giving balance to his camera/lens. Really looked like a chimp. :lol:
 
OldChimp said:
when a photographerÂ’s sounds and actions of reviewing frames on-scene appear similar to the actions of an excited monkey. (Oooh! Oooh! Aaah!), (and I do it lots).
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Paints a pretty picture ... :eek: ... NOT ... ;)

old 'un said:
Am I being usual ?
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Nah old 'un ... for sure you are unique ... :D











:p
 
It's something we all do - anyone who says they don't is either using film or telling porkies! ;)
 
LOL! I remember the first time I discovered the expression "chimping" - I was at Silverstone with Beverley and Joe T. It was the first time I met Joe and he was showing me how to pan properly for motorsport photog. After a little while I started to get the hang of it and could see my shots improving almost take by take. Eventually I got what I considered to be my killer shot of the day :) I was looking at the display on the back of my camera and excitedly shouted to Beverley something like
"Oooh Oooh Bev, look at this one ooh it's a great shot ooh come and see it", whilst jabbing my finger excitedly at the camera.

Joe, having seen this, pi**ed himself laughing and explained that was a "classic" example of chimping.

From that day onwards I try so hard not to do it but, every now and again that one killer shot creeps in and there I go again...... Oooooh Ooooh ahhh look at this one oooh :D
 
quality videos there joe. made me laugh!

"im a recovering chimpoholic and i havent chimped for 30 seconds"

hahaha
 
:lol:

oooh ooh look at this one! We both do it!!

I say its lovely even when I can't see cos I haven't got my glasses on...:naughty:
 
I always thought chimping was checking shots after taking a few, but it does make more sense if its going "oooh oooh oooh banana oooh ooh" and getting other shutter monkies gathering round you doing the same. :D
 
Now I understand its this...

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One of our forum members chimping..:nuts:

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OOHH MMYYYY GGGGOOOODDDD!!!!!

I am guilty of chimping your honour I confess and will come quietly!
 
I didn't mean to do it honest guv...
 
I pride myself on not chimping... no really - my camera has no zoom on preview feature so its a bit pointless & instead results in me wandering around muttering to myself "god I hope thats in focus" or "If I take twenty shots of the same scene, one of them has to be in focus" :lol:
 
sat with tears in my eyes cant see the keyboard laughing so hard. oh my god i can so see my self doing just this every time i go out with my camera. thank for the laugh.
 
tigger said:
sat with tears in my eyes cant see the keyboard laughing so hard. oh my god i can so see my self doing just this every time i go out with my camera. thank for the laugh.
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:agree:

Yesterday the sunset over Ilkley Moor was spectacular, after taking a few shots I called hubby over saying, 'Oooh oooh Bob, look at these, oooh they're... .' Then stopped and burst out laughing 'cos I remembered this thread.

Is there any cure for this affliction? I need help :lol:
 
richmond said:
:agree:

Yesterday the sunset over Ilkley Moor was spectacular, after taking a few shots I called hubby over saying, 'Oooh oooh Bob, look at these, oooh they're... .' Then stopped and burst out laughing 'cos I remembered this thread.

Is there any cure for this affliction? I need help :lol:
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Have a banana! :banana:



:p :D
 
moomike said:
I pride myself on not chimping... no really - my camera has no zoom on preview feature so its a bit pointless & instead results in me wandering around muttering to myself "god I hope thats in focus" or "If I take twenty shots of the same scene, one of them has to be in focus" :lol:
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You do of course realise that my new photo assignment for tomorrow is to catch you chimping?

You'd best watch your back Mike ;)
 
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