does it have a time delay or is it strictly press and shoot?
1672557
It has a switch for either time delay or immediate shoot. The time delay is synced to the camera time delay. Press the button half way to focus, the all the way to shoot.
1672558
Press and shoot but it can be used to trigger your camera's timer just like using the shutter release button.
2120487
No, there should be no delay. Check if you have shutter delay in the camera menu. It is not normal to have delay only with the flash.
596391
Yes....you can choose between two delayed settings: 2 seconds or 10 seconds. It's a GREAT little camera for the price especially. Takes terrifically clear shots and is very easy to use. I've enjoyed this camera very much
2175107
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.
1153781
Yes it does seem to have a delay. Maybe 15-30 seconds, if memory serves me correctly.
877873
The sx260 doesn't have shutter lag but it has picture lag. This it's where it takes a little too long to wait between repetitive shots
799482
It has a great ROF and trigger response but rpaid fire to me sounds like a hack. So no it cant shoot faster if you push the click just once
2143017
The delay is about 1 second, but if you set the picture resolution to fewer megapixels, the delay should be shorter. These inexpensive cameras are not designed for taking action shots, or situations that require taking successive pictures very quickly. The Sony RX100 is much better, but it costs 5-6 times more.
1788924
The delay before shooting isn't very noticeable to me.... I love my camera! Great scene capabilities... and effects.
1094959
Yes, there's a button on the back of the camera with a clock face inscribed on it. Push this button and a menu will appear on the screen asking if you want a 2 or a 10 second delay. Works great.
1944963
my wife is a semi professional photographer. She swears by this camera for a point and shoot. She says to press the button down half way and it locks in. than when ready to take picture press down and it should be instant.
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....
900740
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.
274980
The shutter is slower. I bought it and wasn't happy with the delay so I bought the 5. Love it!
1150613
I assume you mean the time from pressing the button to the time of getting the shot. As long as you have a focus, the shot is pretty instantaneous. I keep the camera set for -1, 0, +1 exposure to capture 3 different lighting for each shot, and the only delay is the image actually appearing after the button is pressed. There is about 1/2 second after you press the shutter button and see the image displayed that you have just captured.
2104499
It is only a few seconds, maybe two or three. I used this camera for the first time this weekend on a getaway & had no issue with the slight delay. Still got great pictures.
1927113
It has a responsive trigger. Squeeze it a little you can single shot or multi shot (2,3,4, etc.). Squeeze a little harder and your full auto. Awesome trigger system.