[HM] Re: Digital camera...

[David Crandon]

Wow, a 10 sec delay! Geez!

I assume it's one of the first autofocus SLR's (like my Minolta Maxim
7000) that has a terrible time using the infrared autofocus with flash.
Is it faster in the daylight without the flash?

I don't think there is any formally recognized term for this yet.

David Crandon

Jane Sprando wrote:
> 
> David, I have a 35m camera with at least a 10 second delay. It drives my
> family nuts when I am trying to take pictures of them!  Is there a
> terminology for this type of delay?
> 
> jane
> 
> > From: David Crandon <tdc at attbi.com>
> > Reply-To: "Home Macintosh Users List"<HomeMac at lists.themacintoshguy.com>
> > Date: Thu, 28 Nov 2002 12:47:59 -0800
> > To: "Home Macintosh Users List" <HomeMac at lists.themacintoshguy.com>
> > Subject: [HM] Re: Digital camera...
> >
> > I haven't been following the whole thread, but here's another
> > consideration if it hasn't been mentioned yet.
> >
> > The delay between pressing the shutter button and when the cameral
> > actually snaps the picture. If you take posed shots all the time, this
> > really doesn't matter. But if you take spontaneous photos (which in my
> > opinion are infinitely more interesting) this is a huge consideration.
> >
> > With a traditional non-autofocus 35mm SLR, when you press the shutter
> > button, the picture is taken instantaneously. With an autofocus SLR or a
> > good compact autofocus 35mm, you may get a delay of a half second or so.
> > This is still OK for spontaneous pictures, although it can be too slow
> > for action shots.
> >
> > With many of todays digital camera's, there can actually be a several
> > second delay. This can ruin spontaneous shots, and make the camera
> > useless for action pictures.
> >
> > Sometimes manufactures will disclose this delay, sometimes it's part of
> > camera reviews. Interestingly, price does not seem to have a bearing on this.
> >
> > David Crandon
> >
> > Jane Sprando wrote:
> >>
> >> Carl, you bring up some excellent points about buying a simple camera to
> >> start with. I didn't know about the different memory formats, either!
> >>
> >> I still have a beige G3 with SCSI interface. What would I need to upload my
> >> pictures?  (I'm holding out hope that I can buy a Mac after Christmas, but
> >> just to safe...)
> >>
> >> jane
> >>
> >>> From: Carl Smedberg <cws at heathrowcable.net>
> >>> Reply-To: "Home Macintosh Users List"<HomeMac at lists.themacintoshguy.com>
> >>> Date: Thu, 28 Nov 2002 09:39:38 -0500
> >>> To: "Home Macintosh Users List" <HomeMac at lists.themacintoshguy.com>
> >>> Subject: [HM] Re: Digital camera...
> >>>
> >>>> My family wants to give me a digital camera for Christmas, but I know
> >>>> nothing about them.
> >>>>
> >>>> I need your comments and opinions on what a good camera have/not have.
> >>>> Thanks.
> >>>>
> >>>> jane
> >>>
> >>> Jane,
> >>>
> >>> I would look into a simple megapixel Kodak like the DC240 off of ebay for
> >>> the following reasons...
> >>>
> >>> It will be pretty inexpensive and allow you to get started and learn what
> >>> features are important to you and what is not.
> >>>
> >>> A megapixel camera can still shoot great 4x6 prints and the images can be
> >>> sent as attachments pretty easily, even to your friends who don't have High
> >>> Speed internet service.
> >>>
> >>> A 5 megapixel camera is great, but if you only shoot snapshots, it's
> >>> overkill.
> >>>
> >>> When you finally learn more about digital photography and decide to upgrade,
> >>> you won't mind letting the kids use the camera that you learned on.
> >>>
> >>> I also have one more suggestion.  The Kodak's use Compact Flash cards, so do
> >>> the Nikons which is what I hope to eventually upgrade to...  Sony uses their
> >>> own memory sticks.  My dad has an Olympus, which uses the smart media cards.
> >>> I don't like the smart media cards because the contacts are exposed.  They
> >>> are smaller but...  So the suggestion is just to be aware of the memory
> >>> format requirements.  You may want to invest in digital film that you can
> >>> use with more than one camera.
> >>>
> >>> I have 2 sets of rechargeable batteries and have never been left needing
> >>> more power to shoot pictures.  I also have flash card reader connected to my
> >>> Mac.  Don't bother connecting the camera directly to the computer.
> >>>
> >>> Let us know how you make out!
> >>>
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