What is the shutter lag time, on this camera?
1383743
Sometimes in low light it seems to be too long. It depends on the setting and if the lighting is appropriate for the setting you choose. There is a high speed burst feature that lets you take high speed single photos, like a movie only freeze frame that is really fast. Overall, I'd say once you are familiar with the settings and features its pretty quick. It does take some playing with it to get used to all the options.
1383744
Not bad at all! We actually bought it for that very reason because we have a toddler and we wanted a faster photo. This camera is quick and takes very crisp pictures. We love it.
2242620
It looks like your timer is on. Change to single frame shooting? You can also update the firmware in the camera if yours is not up to date.
77948
There is a lag between photos. Depends on how strong your batteries are at the time you are taking multiple pictures. Hope this helps.
1839084
The shutter release is very quick after the camera has focused. Not quite as fast as a D-SLR, but not a noticeable lag. The problem is that the focus lock can take some time (a sec or 2), especially for moving objects. There may be a technique to improve the time like pre-focusing, but for fast moving subjects, I just use a D-SLR.
75401
An amazingly short time. When I called service to get an answer to that question, the tech had me set the camera back to factory settings and that seemed to help. I never timed it, but on a recent vacation I changed batteries as often as my traveling companion who had a Canon something.
1500902
I have never had more than a 2 second delay. There is an option to put the camera on action so the delay time is minimal
1260413
There is a shutter speed on all cameras generally the more expensive the camera the faster the shutter speed. You can set a delay after the initial shot so it doesn't just continue to fire away commonly called Time out. If you are wondering how this camera stacks up to others in the $100-$150 range I have 4 of the TK 40 I also have primos multire and wild game innovations and cameras and the TK 40 is my favorite. Of the 4 I have all work flawlessly and are my go to choice before more expensive cameras I own when I can't afford for the camera to mess up. Also my dad is near 60 yrs old and not tech savy at all and these are the only cameras he has mastery of.
1332143
Also note that any camera will slow down the "time between shots" if you use flash and maximum resolution and HD. But 5-10 seconds is absurd. Let us know if the extra firmware update improves this.
1663830
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.
1663826
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.
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.
658928
I read a review at one of the camera review sites, sorry I can't remember which one, that compared the shutter lag times of the two cameras. The Canon had a shorter lag time than the Panasonic in their findings.
2089332
Your shutter speed is probably not correct. If you call the company, they will advise you as to correct settings. They are very helpful.
2198507
Check your shutter speed... Most likely it's set on 1/15th which would allow for camera or subject motion. If you're talking about an actual lag from pressing the shutter button then that may be a defect (or may be focus hunting - try pre focusing)
1697917
Nope, it has a quick shutter lag speed, I believe it's called. This was the number one priority for me too when researching cameras. I'm happy with this one. It also takes good pics in low light on the right setting and good action shots. Very happy with the camera for the price and size.
2014308
cnet has a good articleJet Lag: Cameras with a short shutter delaywith plenty of specific data on this camera and four others.http://reviews.cnet.com/4321-6501_7-6544164-1.html
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.