Interval between each shots in digital camera

[dgeralds]

Im using coolpix990. After taking one shot, the camera takes a while to save the images and im unable to shoot the next shot immediately. Is this typical of a digital camera? Thks.

 

[Kei]

yup

 

[dgeralds]

Originally posted by Keito
yup

Does newer cameras in the market are peforming better in this area -( i mean shorter time interval between each shots) ?

 

[Kei]

It depends on the resolution the images are taken, the type of image used eg. raw, tiff, jpeg.

Some cameras do perform faster.

 

[lefei]

dgeralds,
it is normal for digi cams..

 

[wedgee]

Jpeg tends to be faster, while RAW is rather slow...even the transfer of pix from camera to PC is similar in speed. Guess it's cause of the size of the images when saved in different formats and resolutions.
Larger files, better resolution=slower transfer from camera into memory card!!

 

[rty]

Originally posted by dgeralds
Im using coolpix990. After taking one shot, the camera takes a while to save the images and im unable to shoot the next shot immediately. Is this typical of a digital camera? Thks.

It is a common problem for most consumer class digicams. You can consider upgrading to Canon D60, Canon 1D, Nikon D100, or Nikon D1X if shutter lag is your main cause of headaches.

 

[wedgee]

Originally posted by rty


It is a common problem for most consumer class digicams. You can consider upgrading to Canon D60, Canon 1D, Nikon D100, or Nikon D1X if shutter lag is your main cause of headaches.

Provided:
a) yr monthly salary is above $3K
b) yr savings have reached the point where it glitters in yr bank book
c) yr parents are loaded and you're their pet child

Pls choose either of the above...

HAHAHAAHAHHA JUST KIDDING!!!!!

 

[mpenza]

using higher compression settings would allow you to shoot more. it might be a good compromise sometimes.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikoncp990/page9.asp

 

[Eugene]

Originally posted by wedgee


Provided:
a) yr monthly salary is above $3K
b) yr savings have reached the point where it glitters in yr bank book
c) yr parents are loaded and you're their pet child

Pls choose either of the above...

HAHAHAAHAHHA JUST KIDDING!!!!!

adding to this list:

d) strike TOTO/4D/or buy lots of $$$ for STRIKE

ehehe...

 

[Jayan]

Originally posted by dgeralds
Im using coolpix990. After taking one shot, the camera takes a while to save the images and im unable to shoot the next shot immediately. Is this typical of a digital camera? Thks.

The Olympus C-2100UZ minimize this kinda problem by storing the image data in a 16MB buffer b4 writting into the storage media.....so you can take a few shots continuously b4 stopping.

If shooting in low-res, paractically u can shoot none-stop.

 

[Willy]

i think the brand of the compact flash used might make a difference ...

see this article ...
http://www.dpreview.com/articles/mediacompare/

check out the write performance ...