Does this camera take fast pictures? I do not know anything about cameras but the last 2 I have bought (sony cybershot is one) have taken several seconds to actually take the photo. I have kids who are constantly on the move and by the time the pic is taken, it's blurry and they have moved from original position. I need a camera that takes the picture immediatly after you push the button. Can someone help me determine if this is the camera for me? Does this camera take fast pictures? I do not know anything about cameras but the last 2 I have bought (sony cybershot is one) have taken several seconds to actually take the photo. I have kids... » Read More Does this camera take fast pictures? I do not know anything about cameras but the last 2 I have bought (sony cybershot is one) have taken several seconds to actually take the photo. I have kids who are constantly on the move and by the time the pic is taken, it's blurry and they have moved from original position. I need a camera that takes the picture immediatly after you push the button. Can someone help me determine if this is the camera for me? « Show Less
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I think it's time from start is about standard, I am trying to find something simular out about this camera as well. I do know the FujiFilm S8100fd is simular in price and features and has some real nice fast picture modes where it will take pictures extremely fast but at the faster settings it takes them at less MP (5MP is really fast though) and it will take full res at around 1 second each. Hope that helps.
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This camera is actually quite slow to take a picture and from shot to shot. My old Canon S2IS is much faster.
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This camera shoots about 1.5 frames per second which is not fast but not that slow either. I was able to shoot birds and airplanes in flight without much problems. The catch is that you can't be in AUTO - I almost exclusively use PROGRAM mode. You have to set it in one of the 3 continuous shooting modes and it will shoot at about 1.5 frames per second at fixed focus, 0.7 fps in auto focus or Live View as long as you hold the shutter button down.
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Be sure to check two things:1. What is the continuous shooting rate AT FULL RESOLUTION. A lot of the numbers for fast burst are for very low res pix.2. How many frames can you shoot AT FULL RESOLUTION. I once tried out a camera that shot 11 fps--but could only capture 7 frames before pausing to write to memory!In general, CCD sensor will take longer to process. But a Class 10 memory card will help.
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Hi Janie the Canon SX50 is one of the fastest in its class. Just compare the data of the cameras that you have in your focus. It is also very remarkable that you may take 13 frames per second. That feature is fantastic when you take pictures from people, portraits or animals. It is very key that you invest in a high speed memory card (just search for the comparison charts in the web). The faster the card the faster your camera will be ready for the next shot or even the next series of chosts. have fun Joerg
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It does not take pictures immediately; it has some delay. It also has some delay after the picture was taken before you can take the next. This was the main reason I had to return it.
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It is pretty slow between shots. More than three seconds. It seems that it takes a long time to autofocus between shots. I put an 8gb sd card in and now most of the time I shoot in continuous shooting mode, which takes as many shots as you'd like rapidly, as long as you hold down the shutter button. Remember this is not an expensive camera. I have a Lumix DMC-ZS10 (about 2 years old), which was almost $300 at the time, which takes only a second or less between pics.
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No the shutter speed is not fast... I've operated cameras with faster shutter speed. the main beauty of this camera is the quality of the distant shots. Ive not located the feature for sports (active shots) but i am yet to read the manual... so i am still learning the features
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Shutter lag time.... I don"t know, or even how to calculate that. But the first pictures were at my Daughters dance. I thought i just didn't know how to run this midget camera but most of those pictures were very blurry.
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Hello Sr's.I have just bought this camera, been playing around with the settings for a coupple of days, its just GREAT. Its not the fastest camera out there, it DOES have a slight delay from PRESS to SHOT, dont know exacly how long, but its noticeable.However this camera, on auto mode, allows you to set an option ON to "fast capture" this will make the Shutter speed way faster... Intented for use to take a pic on a racing event or sports event. I think with this setting ON might be sufficient to capture that lil' angel smile just fine!
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Can someone help me to reduce the delay or shutter lag between when I press the button and when the picture actually takes? I have a one and a two year old and they only smile at me for a second and I can't seem to snap in time. Thanks
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Rebecca, I am not a camera person; therefore, shutter speed/lag time is beyond my knowledge. However, what I do know as a novice is that it is easy to use and takes "great" pictures. I am very happy with the camera, I have had it for over ten years, and had no problems with the operation of the camera.
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Yes this is a great camera for this price. I would recommend the Sony to anyone. Some one wrote that it is slow and in some cases it can be but that is mostly caused by charging the flash. I have used mine to take thousands of pictures and I love it. It takes some expermenting in the begining but you can learn what features that you like and some that you don't like. The in camera guide is very handy. The feature that I use very much is the "sport" feature and with that I use the 10 frame burst. I use this to take pictures of my Grand childern playing football and baseball and track. As I said it is well worth $250. Yes this is a great camera for this price. I would recommend the Sony to anyone. Some one wrote that it is slow and in some cases it can be but that is mostly caused by charging the flash. I have used mine to take thousands of pictures and I love it. It takes some expermenting in the begining but you can learn what features that you like and some that you don't like. The in camera guide is very handy. The feature that I use very much is the "sport" feature and with that I use the 10 frame burst. I use this to take pictures of my Grand childern playing football and baseball and... » Read More Yes this is a great camera for this price. I would recommend the Sony to anyone. Some one wrote that it is slow and in some cases it can be but that is mostly caused by charging the flash. I have used mine to take thousands of pictures and I love it. It takes some expermenting in the begining but you can learn what features that you like and some that you don't like. The in camera guide is very handy. The feature that I use very much is the "sport" feature and with that I use the 10 frame burst. I use this to take pictures of my Grand childern playing football and baseball and track. As I said it is well worth $250. « Show Less
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my Kodak Z812S...and even my old Kodak DX7630 take better pictures than the Fuji S1800. My first digital was a Fuji with 3.2 mp and it was a honey! Since then, two more Kodaks (as mentioned previously) one Sony (which is purse-sized and the pix are okay...it's just so I always have a camera on me) and the Fuji S1800. I have about 120 out of 200 or so that are great pictures from Hawaii; and maybe 80 - 100 more from various events and locations. My Eastern Europe shots were not what I hoped for, but editing helped a lot.I'm online now to order the Z981 and will probably post my opinion of the results.With all that said...I'd suggest you go with the Kodak. my Kodak Z812S...and even my old Kodak DX7630 take better pictures than the Fuji S1800. My first digital was a Fuji with 3.2 mp and it was a honey! Since then, two more Kodaks (as mentioned previously) one Sony (which is purse-sized and the pix are okay...it's just so I always have a camera on me) and the Fuji S1800. I have about 120 out of 200 or so that are great pictures from Hawaii; and maybe 80 - 100 more from various events and locations. My Eastern Europe shots were not what I hoped for, but editing helped a lot.I'm online now to order the Z981 and will probably post my opinion... » Read More my Kodak Z812S...and even my old Kodak DX7630 take better pictures than the Fuji S1800. My first digital was a Fuji with 3.2 mp and it was a honey! Since then, two more Kodaks (as mentioned previously) one Sony (which is purse-sized and the pix are okay...it's just so I always have a camera on me) and the Fuji S1800. I have about 120 out of 200 or so that are great pictures from Hawaii; and maybe 80 - 100 more from various events and locations. My Eastern Europe shots were not what I hoped for, but editing helped a lot.I'm online now to order the Z981 and will probably post my opinion of the results.With all that said...I'd suggest you go with the Kodak. « Show Less
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In recent usage, the camera was quick but wasn't tested at rapid fire. However, the instructions say there is a technique for the click button that shoots rapid fire. Not sure that will help you.
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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.
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See DP Review on SX230 @ http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/q311travelzoomgrouptest/3 In continuous mode it takes 3 pics/second. Since it has Shutter Priority (Tv) and takes very good pics @ISO400 or lower you can set it for a fast shutter (1/1000 or higher) and fire away at 3+ fps in outdoor lighting. If using a flash you're limited by the flash recharge time, as in all cameras of this type. If you're shooting in single shot mode it's ready to shoot again in a second or less. BTW, don't fret about "fast" SD cards. You won't see any increase in shot to shot speed as you go above Class 4, no need to waste money on faster cards. See DP Review on SX230 @ http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/q311travelzoomgrouptest/3 In continuous mode it takes 3 pics/second. Since it has Shutter Priority (Tv) and takes very good pics @ISO400 or lower you can set it for a fast shutter (1/1000 or higher) and fire away at 3+ fps in outdoor lighting. If using a flash you're limited by the flash recharge time, as in all cameras of this type. If you're shooting in single shot mode it's ready to shoot again in a second or less. BTW, don't fret about "fast" SD cards. You won't see any increase in shot to shot speed as you go above... » Read More See DP Review on SX230 @ http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/q311travelzoomgrouptest/3 In continuous mode it takes 3 pics/second. Since it has Shutter Priority (Tv) and takes very good pics @ISO400 or lower you can set it for a fast shutter (1/1000 or higher) and fire away at 3+ fps in outdoor lighting. If using a flash you're limited by the flash recharge time, as in all cameras of this type. If you're shooting in single shot mode it's ready to shoot again in a second or less. BTW, don't fret about "fast" SD cards. You won't see any increase in shot to shot speed as you go above Class 4, no need to waste money on faster cards. « Show Less
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Do you have a Sony Cybershot DSC-H2 camera? Did your shutter button just POP OFF? Are you mad that your $400 Cybershot is now useless due to their design flaw? Well jump on in! We're gonna do something about it. http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/SonyClassAction
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Just about every digital camera has a delay! However, if you use the fastest media card that you can find, I have found that you can minimize the delay time when taking rapid-fire sequences.