Delay? Does anyone have a delay between pressing the shutter button and the image that is actually recorded? When I press the shutter, the image that "freezes" momentarily on the screen is different than the actual image that is taken (and shows up for review a second later). The image recorded seems to be about one second after the image that I wanted to take. If you have kids that move, this is an important issue. I can't find anything out about this on the Kodak support site. Delay? Does anyone have a delay between pressing the shutter button and the image that is actually recorded? When I press the shutter, the image that "freezes" momentarily on the screen... » Read More Delay? Does anyone have a delay between pressing the shutter button and the image that is actually recorded? When I press the shutter, the image that "freezes" momentarily on the screen is different than the actual image that is taken (and shows up for review a second later). The image recorded seems to be about one second after the image that I wanted to take. If you have kids that move, this is an important issue. I can't find anything out about this on the Kodak support site. « Show Less
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Yes, I hate this feature. We just got this camera for xmas and I am really disappointed. I cant get the pictures of the chilren's faces before they move. I like to sit with my camera focused on the boys when they play or are doing something to get them making cute faces. My the time I push the button, delay and then actually get the picture, they have moved. I am seriously considering sending this camera back. Any ideas. The sports setting doesnt help here.
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I'm not sure if this will help or not, but I have found that when I want to take pictures of kids or moving sports objects - I select a mode like the sports mode and then push the shutter down half way to allow the camera time to focus on the subjects. Then I continue to follow the subject while holding the shutter half way down and when the shot I want appears I just complete pushing down the shutter and the picture will be taken instantly. If I don't push the shutter down half way first, I end up with the same 1 second delay between the picture I wanted to capture and what actually shows up on the viewfinder. Hope that helps. Mike I'm not sure if this will help or not, but I have found that when I want to take pictures of kids or moving sports objects - I select a mode like the sports mode and then push the shutter down half way to allow the camera time to focus on the subjects. Then I continue to follow the subject while holding the shutter half way down and when the shot I want appears I just complete pushing down the shutter and the picture will be taken instantly. If I don't push the shutter down half way first, I end up with the same 1 second delay between the picture I wanted to capture and what actually shows... » Read More I'm not sure if this will help or not, but I have found that when I want to take pictures of kids or moving sports objects - I select a mode like the sports mode and then push the shutter down half way to allow the camera time to focus on the subjects. Then I continue to follow the subject while holding the shutter half way down and when the shot I want appears I just complete pushing down the shutter and the picture will be taken instantly. If I don't push the shutter down half way first, I end up with the same 1 second delay between the picture I wanted to capture and what actually shows up on the viewfinder. Hope that helps. Mike « Show Less
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That sounds like circuit problem, as though when the off button is pushed it just stays on and drains the batteries down to nothing in no time. As the Kodak company is out of business, finding a fix might be a problem. If this is a recent purchase from Amazon you might be able to return it, check with them. Next thing is to just Google the model number and problem, the answer will be found there, fix or no fix. Good luck.
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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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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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There is no time delay. As soon as you press all the way down the picture is captured. I love this camera. It's great!
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Sometimes if you "rush" the process, you will find that the camera action "freezes up." Try rebooting the camera by taking the battery out or plugging it in to your computer; anything that might trip or signal the mechanism. Don't push or force it, of course. If it locks-up often, then obviously, there are problems with the camera. I bought the insurance offered through Amazon, just for such circumstances.
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I have captured still photos while recording by pressing the shutter button. the picture is captured and the recording continues. I was also confused with this, but when I reviewed the video I eventual saw the pictures taken after the video play back. Yes, I agree this camera is awesome. if you have a smartphone or tablet the sony app turn them into remote controls for the camera through Wi-Fi. I am sorry, if too much info, please disregard.
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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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Nope, mine actually look fine. You might not be waiting enough before you press the button down all the way. You're supposed to push the button down halfway, wait until the little square turns green and then press the button down all the way. One of the things that I actually really like about this camera is that I can take pictures even when moving and they don't turn out blurry. You just have to wait for that little green square.
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The delay is minimum between single shot in auto mode, not more than the time needed for it to refocus, definitely less than 1 second. I don't know if this has anything to do with the SD card. I am using a class 10 card. The camera also has a continuous shooting mode, in which it can take about 7 frames all within 2 seconds.
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You start and stop recording by pushing the record button. There is no 'pause' option that I'm aware of. The camera reacts quickly, so I'm not sure a pause option, at this level would prove to be of much use.
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Yes, there is slight delay between photos when taking successive pictures rapidly--the camera takes a few seconds to process a shot before being ready for the next one.Not a problem for still scenes or landscapes, etc., but for photos of sports scenes or active children,you should consider a faster camera (and, of course, with a higher price). It's a good camera, easy-to-use, but has its limitations. Good luck.
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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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I've never had that problem although I do know that you really need to hold the button down until you hear the shutter click almost an old-fashioned film camera or the picture won't take. Hope you find a solution to your problem!
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Not that we're aware of. We just recently bought the camera and haven't used it much. It does have a time-delayed option -- as in setting up the camera for a shot and joining in the picture. But not a time-elapsed feature that we know of.cj
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No, once you click the capture button it takes the photo and prints it immediately after. All poloroid cameras are like this. So you have to me cautious when using your film.
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Hello Harry, Please explain what you mean you cannot get still shots while recording. Do you want the camera to display still photos when you take them and you choose when to continue taking video. Or you cannot find your still photos after you take them, you only see the video. As I explained, possibly not clearly, when you are recording a video and you press the shutter button to take a photo, the camera do not interupt your video recording to display the picture. after completing your video you press the play/review button and then you will see the photos and the video when going in reverse order. if you review from begining you will see video first then your pictures. Hello Harry, Please explain what you mean you cannot get still shots while recording. Do you want the camera to display still photos when you take them and you choose when to continue taking video. Or you cannot find your still photos after you take them, you only see the video. As I explained, possibly not clearly, when you are recording a video and you press the shutter button to take a photo, the camera do not interupt your video recording to display the picture. after completing your video you press the play/review button and then you will see the photos and the video when going in... » Read More Hello Harry, Please explain what you mean you cannot get still shots while recording. Do you want the camera to display still photos when you take them and you choose when to continue taking video. Or you cannot find your still photos after you take them, you only see the video. As I explained, possibly not clearly, when you are recording a video and you press the shutter button to take a photo, the camera do not interupt your video recording to display the picture. after completing your video you press the play/review button and then you will see the photos and the video when going in reverse order. if you review from begining you will see video first then your pictures. « Show Less