Does this camera take a picture immediately or is there some delay?
1115432
in bright light-the camera is fast with the shutter, but in low light it is definitely slow and you would need a tripod
1115433
It does not take pictures immediately; it has some delay. It also has some delay after the picture was taken before you can take the next. This was the main reason I had to return it.
1788925
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. :-/
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.
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.
1947166
It is quite quick so I do not notice a delay other than if it is not set for using the flash, then there is a slight delay with readjusting to the lighting required.
1250117
Very little, if you press the shutter half way to set focus, then the picture is taken very quickly after the shutter is fully pressed. I know that is not as fast as a dslr, but it is much faster than other point and shoot that I have ever used.
1754738
Taking the picture is quick, but I have noticed that it does take a minute for the picture to process after you take the picture. I personally like taking single pictures however there is a function to take continuous pictures so you don't miss the shot! :)
1441603
There is a lag time. Not exactly sure how long... Maybe 1-2 seconds. When I first got the camera I hated the lag time, but I would say that I am used to it now. I wouldn't let the lag time deter you from purchasing this camera. It is a great product.
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.
1788926
I have not found any delay. However, I'm just an amateur when it comes to taking pics, so I'm not sure how important it is for you to know the length of the shutter lag.
1663831
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.
930742
A second or so... but it will take a 6 pic burst in like 2 seconds if you set it that way.... I use video mode most of time.
1326317
Its better than most cameras. Especially if you hold the button down halfway first and let the camera focus first, then the shutter lag is almost non-existent. If you're pushing the button all the way without pre-focusing, it can take a few seconds for the camera to focus and then take.
1083991
Can someone help me to reduce the delay or shutter lag between when I press the button and when the picture actually takes? I have a one and a two year old and they only smile at me for a second and I can't seem to snap in time. Thanks
248630
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!
885245
Yes, ere is a split second before it snaps but no where near the way other camera do. I think it's a great camera. But I'm no photogrher.
1663832
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.