Camera shopping: shutter lag?
My entry-level Sony (DSC W-120) has given up the ghost, and when I replace it I hope to do so with a camera that actually takes the picture when I press the button. That "shutter lag" thing really dri...
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It think it varies depending on the auto-focus speed of the specific camera. Remember, that it's still a mechanical operation. You can reduce the lag by doing some pre-focusing. Generally, by pressing the shutter half-way. That way, you're at least in the basic range of focus, and any minor focus adjustments prior to shutter release should be fairly quick.
