Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/08/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Mitch Zeissler wrote: > Ted... > > Sorry; I have to disagree with you on this one. > > I tried looking for examples that I have seen on the shutter lag with some > of the cheaper digicams and can no longer locate them. The examples that > were posted were of people and critters that were fleeting images, but by > the time the digicam had made up it's mind about the focus distance, > exposure, phase of the moon, why ducks quack, etc., the subject was mostly > or completely gone from the frame. <<< Hi Mitch, Now we're talking digicams not Leica M's, and without question the digicams, nickle and dime kind anyway. Some friends with them complain about what you've pointed out. Missing the true action of what they re-acted to, but the digi-camera lag didn't. It's my understanding even pros using high end digital cameras have complained about lag time, so obviouly it's a problem requiring thought in use and when to shoot. My good fortune is.... I'm still an old film shooter! And all though I recently dabbled with the thought of doing digital, I dismissed it right off for the time being. Maybe some day when I'm old ! ;-) So for now I'll press on with the Leica M7's and good old fashion film and fun! ted - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html