Does the shutter fire right when you press the shutter release like other DSLRs or is there a delay like every compact digital camera I've ever used?
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The delay is not due to the shutter. The problem with this camera is it's S L O W auto focus. I'd the camera has the subject in focus it fires immediately when the shutter release is pushed. If you are trying to photograph a moving subject the forget about ever getting the shot with this camera. This camera is excellent for landscapes or anything that doesn't require fast autofocus.
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The shutter is very sluggish to the point of frustration Missed a lot of pictures of grands
1663828
The delay has been very significantly reduced and nearly eliminated with the late June 2013 2.0.2 firmware update.
1663829
There is a delay as the camera focuses. To eliminate the delay, hold the shutter button down halfway until the camera beeps, then push it all the way.
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Try this configuration: single point Flex Zone, back button focusing, and "manual + Auto focus" that combo works amazing for me. There is no shutter lag, but you do need to use advanced focusing techniques to get focus as fast as you would on a DSLR, but it blows compacts out of the water.
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There is no perceptible delay in the time, between depressing the small....almost obscure shutter release button and the soft click of the shutter. The single "learning curve" anomaly I found was, becoming accustomed to framing the shot in the rear viewing display. There is a difference however....dependent on the data writing speed of the flash recording card you choose to purchase. It is the size/weight advantage of this quality camera, which I find the most advantageous.
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After the autofocus turns green it fires immediately with no noticeable delay. With the AF turned off it also fires immediately but takes a fraction of a second to write the picture to the card before being ready to shoot again...I suspect that's more of a function of the SD Card speed and how much you already have stored on the card.
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Usually yes. If you're in an auto mode there me be a delay for focus / light metering etc like most dslrs. However none of that in manual.
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
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.
877874
This is a question that can't be answered. In perfect light I have not found any shutter lag, but in poor lighting conditions the lag is very noticeable.
1023114
No, this camera has gliches that effects your zooming and trying to push the shutter button. I am having problems with mine right now and I am trying to get it solved, it is frustrating when you try to zoom and the zoom will not stay put, or that you have to turn the camera off to take another picture. Sorry, but that is the way it is, I love Nikon, but would pick a different model of theirs than the Coolpix
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The shutter lag (not shutter speed, if we are talking about the same thing) on any new cameras is negligible, but you have to know how to set up your camera.I recommend reading this article by Ken Rockwell, about how to prevent shutter lag, as well as using his links to amazon when you but your camera.http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/shutter-lag.htmhope it helps.
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I don't know. but I hope that you are having better luck with the camera than I. It is very slow. I press down on the shutter and nothing happens, then a half a second later it fires. not good.
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Shutter lag is what kills you when trying to take action shots with a point-and-shoot camera. In good light the E-510 is as fast as your shutter finger and can shoot at least three frames per second. I don't lose good shots due to shutter lag anymore. If you're panning with your camera to catch those action shots, you'll want to adjust the image stabilization, so it's helping and not fighting you. The instruction manual explains how.
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I have one and I've recently reviewed the manual. I recall there being a 10 second delay (to get in the picture), and a 2 second delay (for stabilization). The manual is downloadable from Kodak's website.
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I've used it in low light, and if I set the time to 2 seconds before taking the pic it you will get a better picture. Because when you physically hit the "snap" button you move the camera a bit, setting the time to 2 seconds gives the camera time to focus again besides adjusting for low light . BTW, the timer button in live pic mode is the left button under the record dot. Hope this helps!
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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.
624576
I have found that there is a 2 - 5 second delay between shots, but I'm not sure how this compares with other cameras.
100425
No, only when you want to focus, then that is normal. The there is a delay before the next shot but one can skip that if you want. Best camera we've had, great close-up shots.
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Shutter lag seems minimal. But no Digital camera made so far can be as fast as my old Nikon F film camera simply because it takes a finite time to write the image to the SDHC card. With film recording the image on the film was instantaneous.
201982
This is partly a function of the speed of the RAM on the SD card and the time these pocket digicams take to acquire focus. You need to have the fastest possible SD card to minimize this. Personally I can't stand it, my old Canon F-1 film SLR has instant response to the shutter!
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Thanks Janet, I kinda knew that, but was surprised that you would be using p&s.; I would love nothing more than to stick with a p&s;,but the shutter lag (for shooting puppies/dogs in motion)(low-key professionally) is KILLING me. Is it true, there is no p&s; with a truly shorter shutter lag?p.s. not to mention a big ol' black SLR scares heck outta puppies!
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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.