For the photo professionals out there, do you think this new EXMOR technology will affect the shutter lag speed? I'm looking for a camera that can take pictures fast! As I have explained in other blogs, my kids are fast and the camera I have now takes so long to take the picture that I end up missing all the good shots :(I'm looking at the Panasonic Lumix ZS3, the Sony W350, the Sony H55 and this one (Sony HX5V) and I'm wondering if it's worth for me to pay the extra $100 when what I'm looking for is speed.Thanks :) For the photo professionals out there, do you think this new EXMOR technology will affect the shutter lag speed? I'm looking for a camera that can take pictures fast! As I have explained in... » Read More For the photo professionals out there, do you think this new EXMOR technology will affect the shutter lag speed? I'm looking for a camera that can take pictures fast! As I have explained in other blogs, my kids are fast and the camera I have now takes so long to take the picture that I end up missing all the good shots :(I'm looking at the Panasonic Lumix ZS3, the Sony W350, the Sony H55 and this one (Sony HX5V) and I'm wondering if it's worth for me to pay the extra $100 when what I'm looking for is speed.Thanks :) « Show Less
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Thanks Technology Guy...I have one more question since you guys know what you are talking about. I was just reading a lot of great reviews about the Canon PowerShot S90, it sells for the same price of the new Sony so price wouldn't be an issue. I'm just wondering from the Sony HX5V or the Canon PowerShot which one will be a better buy.
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If you don't need HD video and want manual control the Canon would be a better camera.
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"...shoot your moving subjects in HDTV, then scrubbing through and exporting some of the frames you like as stills."Actually, I believe Casio has a similar feature already built-in to some cameras that shoots at high frame rates and let's you pick the images you want to save or can even pick for you. It can also be set so that it will continously "pre-shoot" images in burst mode which are saved when you press the shutter button (it will hold the 30 most recent shots in temporary memory so its almost like you're shooting the past).
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I just got one of these cameras, and the lag is inconsequential. I set up one of the functions to take shots, and I was amazed at how fast this camera is. In fact, I'm so used to lags with digital cameras that I wasn't ready for the immediate response from the XZ-2.
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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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I figured out the aperture mode. This seems to be where the HS10 can take decent pictures. NOT pleased with exr auto, that is a crap shoot. So I am still so confused as to what camera is right for me. So frustrating. Still need to try the video as well. Oh, the free sony software was easier to use. I am having so many problems with SilkyPics. sends pics to my windows photo shop poorly, sometimes combining two pictures. GRRR
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I replaced my Canon 60d and smaller Sony A55 with an Olympus E-P3. I've owned several intro/mid-level dSLRs, and I would say the E-P3 was my favorite camera of all time. My pictures were amazing, it was fast, and best of all was that it was truly portable - perfect for my hiking trips. Were you mainly using the camera in auto mode? I always used it in manual, so can't really tell you how good or bad the camera did in 'A' mode - but in manual mode it was nearly perfect. The lenses you use may also play a role. My favorite lens of all time had been (maybe still is) the Canon 24-70mm lens, and I thought I would never find something that worked just as well, but I came across the Panasonic 14-140mm lens, which is super amazing, and became my favorite and main lens for the E-P3. The lack of viewfinder was never an issue for me, since I used the VF-2 view finder by Olympus. Sure, I was never happy using the E-P3 without the viewfinder, so I kept it on most of the time. I did sell the E-P3 on Ebay soon after the OM-D was announced. I figured that if the E-P3 had become my favorite camera of all time, getting the OM-D would be a no brainer since the specs are better than the E-P3 and it included a built in viewfinder. I have used an NEX-5 (first gen) in the past, and I must say I hated that camera due to how hard it made to shoot in 'M' mode; however, Sony released the NEX-7, a nearly perfect camera targeted towards potential dSLR owners. Deciding between the NEX-7 and the OM-D is a challenge, and they each have their pluses and negatives; however, those looking to replace a dSLR for some trips, shouldn't consider anything other than the OM-D(m4/3) or NEX-7(e-mount) for the time being; although, I bet Panasonic has something in the works to compete with Sony and Olympus.
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I use a D 70 and I have not seen any problem with transfer speed, even at seven fps. The only lag times I experience are when the camera is doing some calculating before it "cards" the data. That would be when I'm shooting a four shot burst for night photography or when I'm doing a bracketed exposure, but this would have to do with the cameras electronics and not the transfer speed. I personally don't know of a card that is any faster than this one, so my guess would be that it will handle your picture transfers noticeably faster.
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I suggest getting fastest SD card you can. I only see that kind of slow time on these types of camera if you are shooting RAW+ and using slow SD card or continuous shooting mode. If this is supposed to be normal I'd complain to Sony.
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Hello Sr's.I have just bought this camera, been playing around with the settings for a coupple of days, its just GREAT. Its not the fastest camera out there, it DOES have a slight delay from PRESS to SHOT, dont know exacly how long, but its noticeable.However this camera, on auto mode, allows you to set an option ON to "fast capture" this will make the Shutter speed way faster... Intented for use to take a pic on a racing event or sports event. I think with this setting ON might be sufficient to capture that lil' angel smile just fine!
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HiThere does not appear to be any lag. Hit the shutter button and you have it. By the way, I am a professional photographer and I owned the original RX100. Did not like it as I felt the lens and/or sensor was simply not sharp enough for my needs. I sold it after 3 months. The Mark 3 is fabulous and Sony has fixed the problems PLUS added an EVF. This camera lens/sensor combo is really sharp and I am delighted with it. It is my "carry around" always camera.Good luck and well wishes!- Phil Johannes
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I've taken a couple thousand pictures with mine since December 07. I think the problem is the image size/resolution setting. If you take every photo like you might want a huge enlargement from it, the process of recording to the card is what takes a long time. I think it's going to be slow, but I'd play around with smaller resolution etc. to find a bearable compromise.@S.K., yes it seems worst if you're using flash and stale batts.
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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 find it frustrating that the. Sx40 does not take pictures fast enough. I don,t want to use burst mode. After reading that it has 1 sec. Between shots which is a built in feature I m. Thinking of returning it for one that can shoot faster. Any suggestions oncameras that shoot faster and are just as good?
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Hi Janie the Canon SX50 is one of the fastest in its class. Just compare the data of the cameras that you have in your focus. It is also very remarkable that you may take 13 frames per second. That feature is fantastic when you take pictures from people, portraits or animals. It is very key that you invest in a high speed memory card (just search for the comparison charts in the web). The faster the card the faster your camera will be ready for the next shot or even the next series of chosts. have fun Joerg
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Your responses have been very helpful! I have always used Sony cameras and when looking to upgrade to a good zoom, I find Sony does not have a date stamp on any of their higher end cameras :-( so I'm looking to Panasonic. My question to you is - will this Panasonic FZ18 do well when just set to automatic when used for zooming? I like GOOD pictures...but don't like fiddling with the camera and losing the "moment." Also, what is the difference between OPTICAL zoom and DIGITAL zoom? Thank you.
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I think Martin intended to say "SLR" rather than "SLX". An SLR camera uses a mirror so you are actually looking through the lens in real time to frame your photo. When you click the shutter button, the mirror is lifted and the image is captured... almost instantly. With a non-SLR (or an SLR in "live view mode"), you are looking through the lens, but doing so using the actual image sensor itself, displayed on an LCD screen. So when you click the shutter button, the shutter actually closes first, then the sensor has to "clear", then the shutter is opened again, the image is captured, then the shutter is closed again. Further, many non-SLR cameras also have a slower focus system and slower flash recharge. Those are some reasons why SLR is usually much faster. However, camera makers are getting creative. One thing that helps non-SLR cameras, like the Panasonic ZS3, is to have a c-AF mode (continous auto focus). This lets the camera pre-focus continuously on your subject. So when you hit the shutter button, you get a pretty fast shot. Beyond that, the ZS3 also has target tracking mode, which lets you select a specific object on your display and the lens will remain focused on that object, even it moves around or other objects move around. Again, this reduces focus time and gives you a faster shot. But the shutter/sensor lag will still be a slight issue compared to a true SLR camera, for now. So for sports or action photos, you usually need an SLR. But cameras like the ZS3 and FZ35 can do a pretty good job of catching slower moving subjects, especially if they are close enough to use the flash. You may also want to consider something like the new 4/3 (four thirds) cameras like the GF1. It is kind of a hybrid between SLR and non-SLR. It has a really fast focus and near-SLR sized sensor. Take a look at http://www.panasonic.net/lumix to see the GF1, ZS3 and FZ35 I mentioned.
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I have a Gh1 and three Olympus ep1, ep3, and an Omd, regarding photography all this Cameras are better than Panasonic, on video part always Panasonic is better! But you said slower what do you mean by that? Focusing speed in OMD is very fast but it is not like a DSLR camera!, it is fast engh for street photography beside it has in body stablizer which is amazing and it is dust and weather resistant ( body and the kit lens ) read more about them in many photo blogs and pick the one which is better for your need!.
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This is my second Lumix and I only used it for a short while and gave it to my granddaughter. I think I had the same thing happen and fixed the flash part by playing around on the menu settings. When I got my first Panasonic about 3 years ago it was highly rated for taking fast in low lighting. I drop my small cameras alot and that took it's toll. That's why I won't pay over $150 for a camera and besides they change technology so fast. But I was disappointed in this camera because the focus is off in some of the shots. So I read new reviews and bought a Canon Power Shot ELPH340 HS this time. I am happier with the Canon but did pay more. Lee