Tips For Getting Faster Digital Camera Performance



Posted: Wednesday, April 09, 2008

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Lag time, which is the delay between pressing the shutter button and getting a picture and the time between taking consecutive shots, is a common complaint from owners of lower and mid range digital cameras.

So here are some tips for those who can’t afford to buy a higher end camera, but want to learn how to reduce lag time.

Reducing Lag.

Lag time is caused in large part by the focusing functions that are being performed by the camera between the pressing of the shutter button and the actual snap of the picture.

One thing you can do is press the button halfway down and hold it prior to taking the picture, this will help the camera focus before taking the picture. Once you’re read to take the picture, depress the button completely and the camera will respond with almost no delay. But for this to work you must plan and be prepared before taking the shot.

Reducing Delay Between Shots.

The time it takes a digital camera to write an image to the memory card is usually the problem with lag between taking one picture immediately after the first one.

One technique is to use a lower resolution, but this can effect the quality of the image. So if you don’t want to compromise your photo the second thing you can do is find a memory card that has a faster write time. These cards are especially important if you have a 5 pixel camera or more. But make sure the camera can accommodate this type of card or this technique will not be effective.

Lonnie Kunkel  is a photographer and a graphic/web designer. You can discover more beginning photography tips at http://www.FisheyeZen.com

Lonnie Kunkel is a freelance photographer and graphic designer. You can find more Beginning Photography Tips at www.fisheyezen.com
 
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» left by Jessie Eldora
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Very interesting - good tips.
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