rramesh Posted April 9, 2012 Share #1 Â Posted April 9, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) This may be a silly question, but, I am curious to understand, what percentage of the time you don't see a need to peek at the LCD display, after you have taken a picture. And your reasons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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StephenPatterson Posted April 9, 2012 Share #2 Â Posted April 9, 2012 Never. I use a half case and keep the flap closed except to access menu functions, such as ISO and presets. I find it helps me stay focused on seeing the world in front of me, and ignore (as much as possible) all the distractions and second guessing that accompany instant digital gratification. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted April 9, 2012 Share #3 Â Posted April 9, 2012 I agree. I'd be happy without an LCD. My shooting habits are the same for film or digital, except that my right thumb gets twitchy using the M9. I usually don't review until I upload into a PC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted April 9, 2012 Share #4 Â Posted April 9, 2012 Basically never after a shot, however I do check the Histogram from time to time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlashGordonPhotography Posted April 9, 2012 Share #5 Â Posted April 9, 2012 I check often. I can't go back and shoot a wedding the next day, if I'm not happy. As far as I'm concerned chimping is the major advantage of digital. I have the LCD set to one second review so I can quickly check that eyes are open etc.... I have no legacy isues from the "good" old days. It's just another tool to be used. Â Gordon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted April 9, 2012 Share #6 Â Posted April 9, 2012 Autoreview set to "Off" but I check the histogram when metering for highlights in a scene with dynamic range that vastly exceeds the sensor's. I very rarely chimp but will if I want to know if I took what I hoped I'd taken. Â Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falstaff Posted April 9, 2012 Share #7  Posted April 9, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) I very rarely chimp but will if I want to know IF I TOOK WHAT I HOPED I'd taken. Pete.  My capitals but Pete's words - agree with that sentiment completely. Falstaff ps I never bother. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
likalar Posted April 9, 2012 Share #8 Â Posted April 9, 2012 I nearly always shoot a quick frame, after exposure is set, and peek at it just to be sure all is working well. After that, I mostly ignore the screen. The exception is when framing is critical, like avoiding a tilt when shooting a building, or when using a wide lens and my glasses prevent me from seeing the entire frame. The screen is often a good tool. Â Larry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revdockj Posted April 9, 2012 Share #9 Â Posted April 9, 2012 Could someone explain(and I'm sure more than one will) why checking the LCD screen after a shot seems to be looked down upon by some? Does it reflect a lack of confidence or experience in photographic technique? When I'm doing portraiture, I find it a huge help to double check eye focus. I would almost consider it irresponsible, if not stupid, to not take advantage of the LCD screen and zoom check. Sorry, I don't get it. Ken Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted April 9, 2012 Share #10 Â Posted April 9, 2012 Could someone explain(and I'm sure more than one will) why checking the LCD screen after a shot seems to be looked down upon by some? Does it reflect a lack of confidence or experience in photographic technique? When I'm doing portraiture, I find it a huge help to double check eye focus. I would almost consider it irresponsible, if not stupid, to not take advantage of the LCD screen and zoom check.Sorry, I don't get it. Ken Ken, Â I'm not sure that people actually look down on it but I suspect that for most it's a mix of three things: not wanting to interrupt the 'flow' while seeing and shooting, being accustomed to it from film days, and perhaps a touch of bravado. Â Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olsen Posted April 9, 2012 Share #11 Â Posted April 9, 2012 I use my lcd all the time. 60% of the time I shoot 'manual'. I use the lcd to check the exposure and to check that the essentials in the picture are sharp etc. To have a 'instant response' to your exposure is the advantage of the digital camera. It has come here to stay. It improves quality and is an important part of a learning process. - I am still a amateur photographer and love the learning process. Just that is an important part of my photography hobby. Â The lcd plays a part in showing others the pictures you have taken. For this, a larger lcd with higher pixel count is needed. Â The disadvantage is that the lcd display pulls power. So, I have to carry an extra battery. No big deal. Â Another disadvantage is that by this instant feedback some of the excitement of photography has disappeared. That is a loss that I have put behind me. The advantages of digital photography are so great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt2 Posted April 9, 2012 Share #12 Â Posted April 9, 2012 Eh maybe 1/2 the time. More so to see if anyone blinked! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted April 9, 2012 Share #13  Posted April 9, 2012 Could someone explain(and I'm sure more than one will) why checking the LCD screen after a shot seems to be looked down upon by some? Does it reflect a lack of confidence or experience in photographic technique? When I'm doing portraiture, I find it a huge help to double check eye focus. I would almost consider it irresponsible, if not stupid, to not take advantage of the LCD screen and zoom check.Sorry, I don't get it. Ken  I don't look down on it, it is just that after decades of shooting film I don't feel the need. As an aside: in the evening it will spoil your night vision. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
holgerf Posted April 9, 2012 Share #14  Posted April 9, 2012 Basically never after a shot, however I do check the Histogram from time to time  +1 Holger Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsprow Posted April 9, 2012 Share #15 Â Posted April 9, 2012 Almost never, except for the rare occasion when I'm worried about the framing. Â My photos are mainly of people (Africa, Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan) and I want to be concentrating on their expressions and movement, not the LCD screen. If I was doing mainly scenics this might be different, but then I use my old Hassy SWC ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bocaburger Posted April 9, 2012 Share #16 Â Posted April 9, 2012 I've been shooting digital going back to a 3MP Canon D30 and I've always kept the LCD off except for menu settings. I find the screen lighting-up after every shot very distracting, especially in dim surroundings. Occasionally with a DSLR I check to be sure I got the exact shot I intended, eg someone's eyes weren't closed, but with a rangefinder that's not necessary because the image isn't interrupted at the moment of exposure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Michel Posted April 9, 2012 Share #17 Â Posted April 9, 2012 Hi, Using or not using the screen to check the image(s) just made is not a matter of religion. By default I have my M9 screen turned off; by default I have my Canon 5d2 screen turned on. But when I think that I need to check either the histogram or the framing on the M9, I do so; the M9 screen is not that useful for any other purposes. It certainly does not compare well to that of the Canon, but then I do not use the M9 on a tripod and LiveView. So, it it helps, use it, if help is not needed, ignore it. Jean-Michel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobitybob Posted April 9, 2012 Share #18  Posted April 9, 2012 Never.  Like a lot of posters, I came from a film back ground many years ago when I first started photography, just doesn't seem natural  Permanently switched off on all of my cameras. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalArts 99 Posted April 9, 2012 Share #19 Â Posted April 9, 2012 Never. Auto preview is turned off, too. Â Never did it with film either, so why start now. Â As with film, you pretty much know if you got the shot. And anyway, 90% of my work is that 'one moment slice of time opportunity' with no chance for any re-dos. That split second is in your mind's eye and you react instantly (or not) with the shutter button. And personally for me, chimping only serves to interfere with those opportunities. Â We once trusted ourselves with narrow latitude transparency film and I have even more trust in myself and a digital sensor with its wide latitude of post processing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted April 9, 2012 Share #20 Â Posted April 9, 2012 ... We once trusted ourselves with narrow latitude transparency film ... Although we could bracket in difficult light. Â Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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