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| Thread ID: 81580 | 2007-08-01 02:35:00 | Digital Camera lag | dvm (6543) | PC World Chat |
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| 574799 | 2007-08-01 02:35:00 | I have a query re Digital Cameras - I'm considering updating my now rather old camera (Fujifilm s3500). The biggest drawback I've found has been the lag between pressing the shutter and the camera actually recording the picture. The end result is that it's less than useful for any action shots. Yes, I know you can bracket pictures and then pick the best - but that at best is a work around and not satisfactory. I presume that newer cameras had improved in this area but I can't seem to find where in the specs for a camera this factor is listed or described. Does anyone have any knowledge of this factor that could help me in choosing? I know I could try out each camera that I might want but I would rather eliminate the ones that wouldn't meet a reasonable standard first. Thanks |
dvm (6543) | ||
| 574800 | 2007-08-01 02:42:00 | You could try asking the guys at The Photowarehouse http://www.photowarehouse.co.nz/ as they service the pro end of the market and give great advice. |
winmacguy (3367) | ||
| 574801 | 2007-08-01 02:48:00 | The shutter lag on digital cameras these days are a big improvement on those two or three years ago with some cameras being a little faster than others. As far as I know camera specs don't include shutter lag times but you might be able to find them on camera reviews. I would suggest that you pick out two or three cameras that interest you and look up camera comparison reviews of them. If one camera has a more noticeable shutter lag than others (or vice versa) it is often mentioned in these comparisons. |
FoxyMX (5) | ||
| 574802 | 2007-08-01 03:02:00 | I bought the Kodak C653 EZ Share and it seems to not have much latency at all..... www99.shopping.com and I don't know who shoved ground glass up this reviewer's tailpipe, but I include it to show his hostility.. review.zdnet.com |
SurferJoe46 (51) | ||
| 574803 | 2007-08-01 03:50:00 | If you want a good camera, you won't go far wrong with the Canon Powershot A710IS. Check out some reviews. Trevor :) |
Trev (427) | ||
| 574804 | 2007-08-01 04:02:00 | Depends on the camera and Memory card. I use a Canon 30D SLR. From pressing the shutter to recorded image depends on which memory card I have in. But either way it is way faster than the Kodak Z740 my wife uses or my Daughters Canon PowerShot S2 IS. Also can depends on the settings at the time. Look for something with some sort of Steady shot built into it. D-Photo magazines review new models each issue as do some of the Aussie and UK Digital Photo magazines. |
Bantu (52) | ||
| 574805 | 2007-08-01 04:21:00 | Sony and Canon seem to be the best in that way, for normal cameras anyway, not the 12k+ Digital + SLR things. :cool: | wratterus (105) | ||
| 574806 | 2007-08-01 04:39:00 | I have a query re Digital Cameras - I'm considering updating my now rather old camera (Fujifilm s3500). The biggest drawback I've found has been the lag between pressing the shutter and the camera actually recording the picture. The end result is that it's less than useful for any action shots. Yes, I know you can bracket pictures and then pick the best - but that at best is a work around and not satisfactory. I presume that newer cameras had improved in this area but I can't seem to find where in the specs for a camera this factor is listed or described. Does anyone have any knowledge of this factor that could help me in choosing? I know I could try out each camera that I might want but I would rather eliminate the ones that wouldn't meet a reasonable standard first. ThanksYes, they have improved point & fire considerably. Coincidence, just sold my Fuji 3500 7 months ago. Replaced it with a D50 Nikon. No pressing shutter button half way, pausing then fireing. Just point & press, less than 0.2 of a second i think. Check the different camera forums on the webb, some very good info there. Also read the P C World buyers guide. When a new camera comes on the market, you will find the old model is discounted quite a bit, + xtra lense, bigger memory card , bag etc (if they are desperate)! ! Don't be in a hurray. Good luck. |
BobM (1138) | ||
| 574807 | 2007-08-01 04:43:00 | Personally, I dislike the skinny/slick housings that are so current . They slip and slide out of my hands and I can't hold on to them well enough to keep them steady when I am shooting without my mono pod . The Kodak has an anti-wiggle or anti-blur setting that is very nice to use in short shots and it also will reach out for some relatively long range shots too . If you can, just wait for a while . . . until after Summer here in the US for the prices to drop hard . Kodak has a new style black matrix thing-y that is supposed to deepen the field and make the colors much more vivid . No more grey/blacks . All the other cameras are going to look like 1 MP when this really gets steam up and rolls over the competition . Kodak was a sleeper on this one and the industry has to wait for the patent to run out before they can use it too . |
SurferJoe46 (51) | ||
| 574808 | 2007-08-01 05:53:00 | Recently replaced my aging Sony DSCP7 after the kids jumped on it and bent it like a banana. I too was looking for an increase in shutter response when choosing a new model. Ended up getting the Panasonic DMC TZ3. It’s not the fastest by any means, but is greatly improved over the Sony model and has real sized buttons for a fat fingered fellow like me. This link may be of use www.cameras.co.uk |
Karlos Fandango (11905) | ||
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