Every digicam I've owned always takes forever to click and capture the photo -- for taking kids shots it's a nightmare! What do I look for when buying to see how "fast" a camera clicks? Or is just a "setting" issue? Thanks!
2006-10-26 03:37:18 · 5 answers · asked by spnc 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
Try a camera review site like dpreview.com or Stevesdigicams..
The measurement you are looking for is called shutter lag. You will see 2 different numbers, half-press lag and full-press lag. Most point and shooters learn how to keep the shutter button halfway depressed when they are waiting on the perfect shot (especially with kids or sports) Doing that locks the focus and exposure and makes it quicker for the camera to fire and capture.
The good news is consumer digicams have improved quite a lot just in the last year or so regarding shutter lag, so you should be able to find one you can live with.
2006-10-28 03:08:48 · answer #1 · answered by Ara57 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I had that exact same problem. I had a nice little Olympus that was almost $400. It was great for posed shot, but dang if everytime I tried to shoot the kids doing something spontaneous or active I didn't get blurred shots. No matter what I did. Either that or by the time the camera clicked, they had stopped doing whatever it was they were doing because they noticed I was pointing a camera at them!
I lost that camera earlier this year. I'm now going for a digital SLR - I'm trying to decide between the Canon Rebel XT and a Nikon D50 or D70s. They're definitely more expensive (they're ranging from $700 - $900), but if you can afford it it's going to clear up this problem completely.
Not only that, but you're going to get a lot more freedom if you ever want to do non-auto shots.
HTH and good luck ;)
2006-10-26 04:02:03 · answer #2 · answered by tagi_65 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for point and shoot buy Casio for speed/quality. Check them out in a retail setting. just turn and shoot a few different cameras and figure out what one you like the most.
The DSLR prices have really come down as well. If it doesn't have to fit in your pocket consider a Canon Rebel or Nikon D70. The market is flooded with them. If you went on eBay you would be amazed at the prices.
2006-10-26 04:07:37 · answer #3 · answered by Elusive Black Marlin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got a Nikon P3 through pricewatch.com for a little over $300. Then I bought a 150x 2GB SecureDigital card through that same website. It captures pictures extremely quick. I just got it 3 days ago and I absolutely love it.
2006-10-26 04:35:30 · answer #4 · answered by snowfreeze3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the major complaint about digital point and shoot cameras. thats why for thsoe who can afford it, a DSLR is a better choice.
Point and shooters are getting better. For some indepth reviews that include info on the shutter lag porblem check out:
www.stevesdigicams.com
2006-10-26 03:55:52 · answer #5 · answered by Stephen M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋