Is there a lag from pressing the button to taking the picture?
2060327
Most digital cameras have a lag time when taking pictures. The lag time is needed to meter (determine settings) when the camera is set to auto. To take a good picture with this camera, hold the shutter button (picture button) down half way and let the camera meter the image, then after the camera has figured the best settings for the picture, press the shutter button all the way down to take the picture. I hope this helps.
2060328
I agree with Lynn C.'s remark, including the reference to flash. But I love this camera, which I've had for more than two years. I've also given away a couple of Panasonic models very similar to this, but with less optical zoom power.
2060329
I would say it takes the picture immediately. Much quicker than my old Nikon Coolpix did, where there was a definite lag. If you are taking a photo which uses flash, then it takes more time, but not for daylight photos.
2060330
Hi, I have not noticed a lag between the shutter and the photo. And I find the Lumix to be an excellent point and shoot. One of the very best that I have tried.Harry
2147960
There is a long wait period between fully depressing the shutter button (this is after focusing with a half press) and capture.By the time the picture is taken the moment is well over.I have a Canon G3 - it does not have a similar issue, however Canon's support is unwilling to acknowledge that there is a problem.Locking the exposure prior to the shot fixes the problem, but then you have to do this for each shot and it means another flash.
30299
Perhaps it is the settings we have the camera on now, but yes, there is a delay. It's not huge, but if you were to take a picture of a graduate walking across the stage, you would not be able to click, click, click and get three progressive pictures.
2276371
My wife and I bought this camera for a trip we took to Italy, I worked out great, we took several hunder pictures but I never noticed a delay. Make sure you use at least a class 10 SD card and i believe you will be satisfied.
2223961
At the highest resolution the lag time is about 2-4secs. On the lower settings there is almost no lag, and still decent pics.
1132828
There is a short lag between turn on and being able to take pictures. Decent small camera for the price. Just do not expect DSLR quality. You need a larger internal sensor for that.
223382
Shutter lag is ok..it's just the time it takes for for the camera reset to take the next photo that I am not happy with...I guess I should not have such high expectations for a $149 camera..
959173
Shutter lag isn't really a problem, but I would be concerned about the need for low ISO (200 max) unless you're shooting b&w;, in which case, it is simply a lovely camera.
619609
Yes, there is lag. This has a CCD sensor, I have many cameras. I suggest if you want no shutter lag at all, a CMOS sensor camera. Panasonic SZ7 is a good one. It will take a photo almost instantly.
934226
Yes, some times you will need to press down 1/2 way a few times to get it in focus that is normal. Once in focus press all the way down the picture will be taken.
1948135
Mine is about 3 seconds unless I hold but don't push the button then I control when it takes it and there is no lag.... Very good STARTER camera....
1460147
Yes, I regret buying this camera due to the shutter lag- which ultimately seems to result in blurred photos if the subject is moving. The older canon Powershots like the sx100 did not have this problem.
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HiThere does not appear to be any lag. Hit the shutter button and you have it. By the way, I am a professional photographer and I owned the original RX100. Did not like it as I felt the lens and/or sensor was simply not sharp enough for my needs. I sold it after 3 months. The Mark 3 is fabulous and Sony has fixed the problems PLUS added an EVF. This camera lens/sensor combo is really sharp and I am delighted with it. It is my "carry around" always camera.Good luck and well wishes!- Phil Johannes
1130069
This camera has functionality to take some pictures sequentially, but if you want to push the button manually you will have to wait a little, like 1 or 2 second between.
2276370
I'm not an expert. That being said, I would say it does seem to pause when I'm ready to take a photo. Hope that helps.
1178340
i have not tried that setting-- but there is a delay in taking photos a single shot at a time....I bought rechargeable batteries 2800 something to get more power....still is a delay......pictures are good ......camera is slow,
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I'm not sure of the exact time of the shutter lag, but I'd guess it's around a 1/4 second, maybe a tad longer. I've only had a couple situations where I wished it had no lag at all, but it does have a little lag. Much shorter than the other point-and-shot digital cameras I've had. I think about the only way to eliminate ANY lag is to go with a digital SLR, but their bulk/weight doesn't work for me for vacation snapshots.