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malphonse · Feb 9, 2012, 11:10 PM

I'm looking to replace my lowly P&S (a Samsung S860) with a DSLR and I'm particularly interested in the shutter lag; I want a camera that can take the picture quickly so I don't lose the moment.
The problem: I'm having trouble determining the correct parameter in the specifications (on the Sony website) that pertains to this. Is this information actually published? If so, where can I find it?
Thanks!

shoturtle · Feb 9, 2012, 11:20 PM

Are we talking live view vs the optical view finder.

bilybianca · Feb 9, 2012, 11:31 PM

Malphonse, not to worry. If you come from an experience with a p&s, you will be very satisfied with the lack of shutter lag of a DSLR, no matter which brand or model you choose. There is a shutter lag for sure. And there is a difference between cameras. But I dare say it is measurable in a laboratory but hardly percievable in real life.
So you can compare other things when choosing your new DSLR, and put the shutter lag question aside. You'll be very happy whatever you choose.

Kjell

Frogfish · Feb 10, 2012, 1:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bilybianca

Malphonse, not to worry. If you come from an experience with a p&s, you will be very satisfied with the lack of shutter lag of a DSLR, no matter which brand or model you choose. There is a shutter lag for sure. And there is a difference between cameras. But I dare say it is measurable in a laboratory but hardly percievable in real life.
So you can compare other things when choosing your new DSLR, and put the shutter lag question aside. You'll be very happy whatever you choose.

Kjell

+1 to Kjell's post.

You won't notice the the difference between any of cameras you are likely to choose, it's that minute.

Keithw · Feb 10, 2012, 2:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frogfish

+1 to Kjell's post.

You won't notice the the difference between any of cameras you are likely to choose, it's that minute.

+2 to Kjell

As a mere human, I've never noticed any shutter lag. It feels instantaneous, part of the reason why a dSLR costs rather more than a p&s.

Mark1616 · Feb 10, 2012, 3:30 AM

Hi malphonse, I've just tidied up the 3 posts you made in different sections and put the thread into general discussion as pretty much you are talking the same across the board of dSLR cameras.

Once focused then shutter lag as pretty much zero so nothing to worry about! Get a fast focusing lens and body and you are even better off.

Calicajun · Feb 11, 2012, 11:50 AM

If you're looking for a camera with zero shutter, any current DSLR camera can be re-programed to work like a 1970's era SLR camera that had no shutter lag. It easy to do, first on the lens turn off image stabilization and auto focus. On the camera turn off auto ISO, then set the mode dial to "M" for manual exposer. Now you have a zero shutter lag 1970's era camera that will shoot as soon as the shutter is press. Of course you have to per set both the exposure and focus in order to get a picture worth keeping but there will be no shutter lag. Point is and I took the long way around to get to the point, is with cameras with auto setting, exposure, ISO, focus there will always be a bit of shutter lag. DSLR cameras are so fast that this lag is almost never a problem and a lot easier than using manual settings for most situation. So you can feel confident getting a DSLR that you will get that one in a life time special shot ever time.

VTphotog · Feb 11, 2012, 12:02 PM

The most noticeable part of shutter lag in any camera is the focus time. If you manually focus, the shutter operates nearly instantly. The lens you use will typically affect the focus time more than the camera. For the least amount of lag, a large aperture single focal length lens is usually best. brian

iowa_jim · Feb 11, 2012, 12:50 PM

That's one thing I hated about my P&S cameras. Some are much better than others. Take a look at the camera reviews here at Steve's as that is one of the things they measure for the camera reviews. You might find a camera that meets you needs without the jump into the DSLR world.

But to answer your specific question, a DSLR can take pictures quickly in many circumstances, and always faster than a P&S counterpart. And DSLRs excel in every other way except price and portability. OK, and ease of use.

Feb 9, 2012, 11:10 PM	#1
malphonse Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 2	DSLR shutter lag I'm looking to replace my lowly P&S (a Samsung S860) with a DSLR and I'm particularly interested in the shutter lag; I want a camera that can take the picture quickly so I don't lose the moment. The problem: I'm having trouble determining the correct parameter in the specifications (on the Sony website) that pertains to this. Is this information actually published? If so, where can I find it? Thanks!

Feb 9, 2012, 11:20 PM	#2
shoturtle Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NYC/Frankfurt AM Posts: 10,933	Are we talking live view vs the optical view finder. __________________ Super Frequent Flyer, no joke. Canon Eos 60D, T1i/500D, Eos1, Eos 630, Olympus EPL-1, and a part time Pentax K-X shooter.

Feb 10, 2012, 3:30 AM	#6
Mark1616 Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 7,287	Hi malphonse, I've just tidied up the 3 posts you made in different sections and put the thread into general discussion as pretty much you are talking the same across the board of dSLR cameras. Once focused then shutter lag as pretty much zero so nothing to worry about! Get a fast focusing lens and body and you are even better off. __________________ Any problems with a post or thread please use the report button at the bottom left of the post and the team will help sort it out. Have fun everyone! See what I'm up to visit my Plymouth Wedding Photography site or go to my blog.

Feb 11, 2012, 11:50 AM	#7
Calicajun Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Quartz Hill, CA Posts: 2,173	If you're looking for a camera with zero shutter, any current DSLR camera can be re-programed to work like a 1970's era SLR camera that had no shutter lag. It easy to do, first on the lens turn off image stabilization and auto focus. On the camera turn off auto ISO, then set the mode dial to "M" for manual exposer. Now you have a zero shutter lag 1970's era camera that will shoot as soon as the shutter is press. Of course you have to per set both the exposure and focus in order to get a picture worth keeping but there will be no shutter lag. Point is and I took the long way around to get to the point, is with cameras with auto setting, exposure, ISO, focus there will always be a bit of shutter lag. DSLR cameras are so fast that this lag is almost never a problem and a lot easier than using manual settings for most situation. So you can feel confident getting a DSLR that you will get that one in a life time special shot ever time. __________________ Comments always welcome.

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Feb 9, 2012, 11:31 PM	#3
bilybianca Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hassleholm, Sweden Posts: 3,376	Malphonse, not to worry. If you come from an experience with a p&s, you will be very satisfied with the lack of shutter lag of a DSLR, no matter which brand or model you choose. There is a shutter lag for sure. And there is a difference between cameras. But I dare say it is measurable in a laboratory but hardly percievable in real life. So you can compare other things when choosing your new DSLR, and put the shutter lag question aside. You'll be very happy whatever you choose. Kjell

Feb 11, 2012, 12:02 PM	#8
VTphotog Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Extreme Northeastern Vermont, USA Posts: 3,220	The most noticeable part of shutter lag in any camera is the focus time. If you manually focus, the shutter operates nearly instantly. The lens you use will typically affect the focus time more than the camera. For the least amount of lag, a large aperture single focal length lens is usually best. brian

Feb 11, 2012, 12:50 PM	#9
iowa_jim Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: North Central Iowa Posts: 579	That's one thing I hated about my P&S cameras. Some are much better than others. Take a look at the camera reviews here at Steve's as that is one of the things they measure for the camera reviews. You might find a camera that meets you needs without the jump into the DSLR world. But to answer your specific question, a DSLR can take pictures quickly in many circumstances, and always faster than a P&S counterpart. And DSLRs excel in every other way except price and portability. OK, and ease of use.