I bought a digital camera 5 years ago. It is only a 3 mega pixil. I now have 2 kids and have found the camera is slow to "click" Meaning by the time my kids smile, I push the button, then. . . . . I wait, and my kids have then started hitting each other. I don't want one with a bunch of lenses etc. Just a point and click . Please give advice!!!!
2007-06-04 05:31:15 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
you can change the setting of the flash you'll have to look in your camera guidebook
2007-06-04 05:34:07 · answer #1 · answered by Ashleyy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can relate. It's not the megapixel that are holding you back it's the type of camera...Most handheld small digital camera's have a slow shutter speed so they miss most moments... One of the ways to get around that is to purchase a camera that has interchangeable lenses... It's the lens primarily that capture's moving moments... However, you can sorta speed up your camera by changing your flash feature's as other members suggested. Especially, if you are outside and have a lot of available light. Turn the flash off that will "speed" up your camera. If you do decide to opt for an SLR camera Nikon makes some nice relatively inexpensive options that come with a lens and are interchangeable with older Nikon lenses... Like the D50, which is great for beginner's. Good luck
2007-06-04 15:48:06 · answer #2 · answered by pebblespro 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even though I personally own this camera, I would still like to highly recommend the purchase of a Nikon Coolpix L10 for the following reasons:
1. Besides taking well-exposed hi-quality 5 megapixel pictures, it uses a standard set of rechargeable double AA batteries which last a very long time;
2. Has a 3x optical zoom;
3. The flash setting for "red-eye" correction is on the navigator wheel and not within a submenu;
4. It's very small and light;
5. Uses inexpensive SD memory cards;
6. The digital video feature takes wonderful "sound" videos which are noise free. It records the piano very well with it's built-in microphone;
7. It comes with a USB 2.0 transfer cable which you connect to your USB computer port;
8. And the price is a mere $120 [sold at Samy's Camera - www.samyscamera.com, and Staples.com.]
Good luck!
2007-06-04 16:24:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it's time to do some camera shopping. the new compact digicams are much faster to start up (look for under 2 seconds), and much faster to focus. < 0.5 sec is OK. but the best will focus in 0.2-0.3 sec in most conditions.
I bought the Fuji F31fd for that very reason. It's about as snappy as they come. The Canon's are OK but aren't the speed leaders. You may need to read the reviews where they measure the speed, as each camera is different. Some have high speed focus modes that help (by reducing the minimum focus distance so the camera doesn't need to search over the whole focus range)
2007-06-04 13:11:52 · answer #4 · answered by Morey000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a Canon Powershot and the time between pushing the button and the camera taking the picture is very short. I have taken action shots with my Powershot and I am very happy with it. I tried another camera (a Fujifilm) and I missed most of my shots.
On top of that, Canon customer service is really really awesome and the Powershot is a very easy camera to operate.
2007-06-04 12:35:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some of the older digi cams have a slower shutter response and can't be adjusted faster. If not, you'll need to get a new one.
Casio Z75 is a great choice, nice and thin, lightweight, shoots photos and video with sound. Easy to use controls and a 2.5" screen to view.
www.besybuy.com
www.samys.com (my favorite)
ww.costco.com
Recommmend a Scandisk memory card, about 2GB
Check you Sunday paper for ad sales or coupons.
2007-06-04 15:04:28 · answer #6 · answered by Michael M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The newer cameras are quicker to actually take the pic. But even the canon elph, though I loved it, was really slow. Speak with a salesperson at an electronic store and see which has the best reaction time.
2007-06-04 12:42:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go down to your camera store and try out a bunch of cameras.
Go for the one that has the reaction time you want at a price you want to pay.
2007-06-05 01:32:15 · answer #8 · answered by V2K1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my suggestion
go to yahoo shopping
digital cameras
digital camera GUIDE
be sure to check titles on the left side
the guide should answer your questions
2007-06-04 13:52:05 · answer #9 · answered by Elvis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
shutter speed is slow i would suggest investing in a new camera or adjust the shutter speed...good luck....
2007-06-04 12:35:35 · answer #10 · answered by anduha_kid 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋