Re: slightly off-topic...or not (re cameras)

[Paul Viapiano <viapiano@pacbell.net>]

OK, Don...

I though most were pretty quick now...guess I should be glad I have my Leica 
M2  ;-)

Paul



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Don Bryant" <donsbryant@gmail.com>
To: <alt-photo-process-l@usask.ca>
Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 3:52 PM
Subject: RE: slightly off-topic...or not (re cameras)


> Paul,
>
> >
> It's basically not a factor with cameras of the last few years, in my
> estimation...unless we're talking $100 and below price points...no?
> >
> > > Really, the lag thing is not so much an issue...I mean, with  autofocus,
> > > almost any camera needs a slight amount of time to do its  focus thing.
> > > The trick is to do a half-press which focuses the cam  and then click 
> > > off
> > > your shot. The actual click takes no time at all,  there's no lag in the
> > > clicking, it's the autofocus...it's not an  issue at all.
>
> Sorry Paul but it is still a factor with the latest P&S cameras; none are 
> as
> fast as a DSLR and that's important for some people. After the camera has
> focused and the shutter is pressed there is still a perceptible delay with
> exposure.
>
> Don Bryant