Hi, how come the camera take 5 to 6 seconds to take a picture? Did I messed up something in settings? Thank you
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This is usually a focusing issue. The camera's focusing system can be slowed down by a number of factors such as:- Using Live View instead of the optical viewfinder- Shooting in very low light conditions without focus assist- Focusing on a featureless subject with too little constrast (e.g., a white wall, a cloudless blue sky, etc.)- Trying to focus too close to your subjectIt is usually helpful to half-press the shutter release button to first auto-focus your subject then, while still holding the button half-pressed, reframe the shot if desired and then fully press the shutter release to take the shot. This is usually a focusing issue. The camera's focusing system can be slowed down by a number of factors such as:- Using Live View instead of the optical viewfinder- Shooting in very low light conditions without focus assist- Focusing on a featureless subject with too little constrast (e.g., a white wall, a cloudless blue sky, etc.)- Trying to focus too close to your subjectIt is usually helpful to half-press the shutter release button to first auto-focus your subject then, while still holding the button half-pressed, reframe the shot if desired and then... » Read More This is usually a focusing issue. The camera's focusing system can be slowed down by a number of factors such as:- Using Live View instead of the optical viewfinder- Shooting in very low light conditions without focus assist- Focusing on a featureless subject with too little constrast (e.g., a white wall, a cloudless blue sky, etc.)- Trying to focus too close to your subjectIt is usually helpful to half-press the shutter release button to first auto-focus your subject then, while still holding the button half-pressed, reframe the shot if desired and then fully press the shutter release to take the shot. « Show Less
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Are you shooting full auto or using the creative zone? You can control your exposure time in the Tv & M settings the simplest way is to utilize the back touch screen use the Q button to access touch control select the shutter speed its the top left corner if the number has a " those are full seconds if its a fraction well thats a fraction of a second generally with a camera this heavy I wouldn't use slower than 1/160 without a tripod. If you are using other settings try adjusting your aperture (F stop) & ISO they are the other 2 legs of your exposure triangle. You my want to check out some books about your camera "Canon 4TI /650D Experience" by Douglas J. Klostermann is a good start! Keep learning & explore your new camera!
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usually the first few shots are okay, but after that, the camera has a long processing time between shots. there's nothing that can be done about it. it's a memory issue.
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You might be trying to use the flash too fast after using it the first or second time. It takes time for the battery powere to build up for each flash. There is definitely a lag time in between using the flash. Don't try to use the flash again with out waiting 15 seconds or so. When you push the shutter button halfway to let the camera focus before taking the picture you should be able to tell if enough battery power has built up for the next flash. I doubt your camera is defective. IOt is just matter of understandimg how it works & using it correctly.
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The lag can be as much as 15-20 seconds if you are using certain scene modes - for instance night shots. That is the primary reason I sold this camera on ebay a few months after I got it. It takes great photos, and some of the scene modes - like museum - are great, but I missed a ton of cool opportunities in the night markets in China because of slow processing. Much slower, in fact, that my 2005 era canon digital elph that I had hoped this camera would replace. :-/
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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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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.
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almost all cameras have a delay with flash.. try using the indoor mode withOUT flash and it will fire much faster and usually you will have more than enough light.
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No, no delay when snapping pics. That was one of my biggest must haves as I have a young child that is always on the move. I've been very happy with this camera. No problems with the battery life. I did buy extra batteries though so I always have an extra one ready to go.
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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.
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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....
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Any point and shoot camera will have delay.... how much are you willing to tolerate? There may be statistics about the length of delay with this very camera at some other more technical rating sites, but you can assume there will be some, and that it can be minimized by prefocusing with a halfway shutter depress, and/or using sports mode. That always helped on my older Canon model.
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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
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The shutter is slower. I bought it and wasn't happy with the delay so I bought the 5. Love it!
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This is indeed a common problem with digital compact cameras but with this one I don't notice any delay. Maybe because I always start with half pressing the shutter before I take the shot. In this way the focusing is done already.
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it is ever so slight, and less than some other cameras i have used.. it also depends on the f stop setting you are using.. there is a delayed flash setting that will also lengthen that time.
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there is about a 1 second delay with taking pictures; at least, it is when i'm trying to take a picture of my dog. there is a mode to place the camera in for pets; i tried it once. i do believe there was still a delay but the picture wasn't blurry. hope this helps.
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Have you tried putting the camera into sports mode. I think then you will get a faster shutter speed.