Camera with fast shutter speed?

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Posted: 11/25/2014 11:12:07 AM EDT

We are expecting our first child and my wife wants a new camera that when she pushes the button it takes a picture right away with out lagging. I believe that might be called shutter speed. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks

Posted: 11/25/2014 11:24:57 AM EDT

[#1]

A DSLR

Posted: 11/25/2014 11:35:00 AM EDT

[#2]

Auto focus and auto exposure are reasons for the lag. Set the camera to manual and it'll be instant every time.

My Canon G11 has a "quick shot" mode that I can preset for everything. It goes snap.

Shutter speed, as you have described it, doesn't cause a lag between the button press and the snap of the camera. It merely sets how long the shutter is open, which the human can't detect even at slow speeds like 1/60 seconds and faster. A fast shutter speed catches fast action in a freeze-frame with no blur. Fast shutter speeds also allow less light into the exposure, and slow shutter speeds allow more light in to the exposure.

Posted: 11/25/2014 1:40:56 PM EDT

[#3]

speed not needed for these types of pics .

Posted: 11/25/2014 1:45:08 PM EDT

[#4]

Yes, the much hated shutter lag. You'll want to avoid a 'point-n-shoot' camera. The have atrocious shutter lag. A previous poster mentioned a DSLR - and I agree, although there may be a make and model out there that's got an acceptable shutter lag without breaking $800.

When you do your research, look for the specification "shutter lag".
Ray

Posted: 11/25/2014 3:34:34 PM EDT

[#5]

Interesting. They actually spec the shutter lag? I never knew.

Posted: 11/25/2014 6:29:14 PM EDT

[#6]

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Yes, the much hated shutter lag. You'll want to avoid a 'point-n-shoot' camera. The have atrocious shutter lag. A previous poster mentioned a DSLR - and I agree, although there may be a make and model out there that's got an acceptable shutter lag without breaking $800.

When you do your research, look for the specification "shutter lag".
Ray

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Ray has you pointed in the right direction. The easiest way to avoid shutter lag is with a DSLR. However, some of the advanced (not cheap) point-n-shots may get you where you want to go, but it will take some research on your part.

Posted: 11/26/2014 12:39:09 AM EDT

[#7]

Thank you for the replies. It gives me a starting point for research.

Posted: 11/26/2014 1:48:35 AM EDT

[#8]

I feel like one of the comparison sites lists shutter specs within their comparisons. Snapsort maybe?

Posted: 11/27/2014 6:13:49 PM EDT

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Quoted:
We are expecting our first child and my wife wants a new camera that when she pushes the button it takes a picture right away with out lagging. I believe that might be called shutter speed. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks

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canon s120

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1000471-REG/canon_8407b001_powershot_s120_digital_camera.html

Very quick and easy to use camera.

Posted: 11/27/2014 6:36:13 PM EDT

[#10]

The Sony RX100 looks to have very little shutter lag, and it's actually a pretty fantastic camera all around.

Posted: 11/27/2014 10:16:27 PM EDT

[#11]

Look at a Canon T3i or T5i (newer version), especially if you also are interested in shooting video.

If you don't have No interest in shooting video, look at the T3 or T5.

A previous poster got it right when he stated that you don't need burst shots for what you were describing. However, if that's an option you want the cameras I mentioned will do the trick without breaking the bank. They will also treat you well as you continue to take pix of the baby/family.

Posted: 11/29/2014 9:41:34 AM EDT

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Auto focus and auto exposure are reasons for the lag. Set the camera to manual and it'll be instant every time.

My Canon G11 has a "quick shot" mode that I can preset for everything. It goes snap.

Shutter speed, as you have described it, doesn't cause a lag between the button press and the snap of the camera. It merely sets how long the shutter is open, which the human can't detect even at slow speeds like 1/60 seconds and faster. A fast shutter speed catches fast action in a freeze-frame with no blur. Fast shutter speeds also allow less light into the exposure, and slow shutter speeds allow more light in to the exposure.

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Canon eliminated the "quickshot" mode dial on the newer models (G16 doesn't have it) because the AF and shutter are so much faster now. I flipped when I changed from the G11 to the G16 yesterday. Night and day, night and day.

Posted: 11/29/2014 11:53:02 AM EDT

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Sony RX100 series almost nill on shutter lag and AWESOME camera to boot.

Sony A6000 (sometimes I think this camera is faster then my D750) Higher in the price range, mirrorless, Zeiss brand lenses. (I believe mirrorless is the future)

I used to be a fan of the Canon S series (s95, 100 etc) but I think there are faster cameras out there.

Others I have only read about but do not actually own:

Canon G7X

Canon G16

Sony RX10

Fuji XT-1

Olympus OMD Line

Almost any entry level DSLR is pretty quick.

Posted: 11/30/2014 8:11:53 PM EDT

[#14]

Thanks for the replies. I will check out the suggested cameras.

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