i know in some of the older cameras, whenever you pushed the button, it would pause slightly before actually taking the shot. Maybe they've improved since then, but I was just curious...and I don't mean the digtal SLR's..but the 300-400 dollar range ones...thanks!
2006-10-14 23:19:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
There are several factors that contribute to shutter lag. Most digital camera, especially cheaper point and shoot, do have a genuine lag between the time the button is pressed and the image captured, but this is generally small.
Most of the lag comes from the time it takes to focus. This can usually be eliminated by pressing the button down half way until it focuses, then pressing the button all the way when you want to take the photo.
If you’re using a flash the may fire a pre flash to gauge the exposure and reduce red eye, and this also delays the shot. If possible turn of red-eye reduction to reduce this.
2006-10-15 03:05:36 · answer #1 · answered by Tom K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The shutter lag has been reduced. It's currently well under 1/10th second with just about all models, and better cameras are practically instantaneous. In-depth reviews often give the exact information. You do still have 1/10th second lag before you press the shutter button however, due to the electronic viewfinder. So point & shoots have gotten better but they're still not suited for action photography.
2006-10-15 01:36:43 · answer #2 · answered by OMG, I ♥ PONIES!!1 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
given which you probably did no longer point out what device you have i think that is small and inexpensive. on condition that, those cameras are continually very sluggish. it quite is the 1st ingredient. 2d, what card are you using? Is it a severe velocity card? in all probability no longer. which could additionally be a area of your challenge. genuinely dslr cameras (commence at approximately $six hundred) are the quickest available. My cameras are so rapid you just about can no longer tell the lag time is there. that is there, of path, notwithstanding that is totally rapid. in case you have the money, the pastime and care approximately pictures maybe you need to evaluate the two a Canon or Nikon dslr.
2016-10-19 10:30:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is another factor, many cameras use a multi mode shutter release button. If you press the button halfway it will focus but not trigger the shutter. If you do this, you will notice that the actual delay to activate the shutter is much shorter.
2006-10-15 04:53:10 · answer #4 · answered by veraperezp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i bought a sony camera couple of months ago. It was approximately 400 bucks and it doesn't have any slight pause before taking the picture.
2006-10-14 23:37:07 · answer #5 · answered by Mosi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've got a 500-dollar one and it does take a moment to capture the shot.
2006-10-14 23:31:02 · answer #6 · answered by wonpie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically, Yes they have improved in this regard over the years.
Try looking at these websites for a better idea of what to buy.
http://www.dpreview.com/
http://www.steves-digicams.com/hardware_reviews.html
Hope this helps
2006-10-15 02:00:45 · answer #7 · answered by paulnewbyhq 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cheap ones do.....
But no... This is 2006!!!!!!!!!!!! GEEH!
2006-10-14 23:36:46 · answer #8 · answered by Stacy M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋