point and shoot shutter lag

[Peter Coats]

I shoot with D 300 most of time and have used various Nikons my whole life, but with upcoming formal events I need point and shoot that I can put in coat pocket. I know there have been many posts re "which is best", and I guess in a way this is another one, but my main question is which is a high quality, carry-able camera with the least shutter lag ( or do they all have about the same amount). I realize that I'm giving up a lot of options and IQ with smaller camera, but i can't stand that lag time. I don't mind changing brands for this purchase if the concensus is that another manufacturer makes a better product....Appreciate any advice.

 

[Cailean Gallimore]

If IQ and peppy operation is important, you might consider a a Pany GF2, or GF1 with a pancake lens.

 

[Peter Coats]

i'll check 'em out. Thanks

 

[LeftyAce]

DPReview did an "enthusiast's compact" camera review a little ways back. That might give you some pointers as well:

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/q42010highendcompactgroup/

 

[SantaFeBill]

I'm a D70/D200 user, so I'm used to the quickness of a Nikon DSLR.

For a brief period, I used a P7000, until it died an untimely death. (I'm debating between buying another and going with a D3100.)

I've used other p&s's where the shutter lag was too much for me to get used to. But I found the P7000 to be much more responsive, such that I didn't notice a lag in normal shooting.

Note that I didn't have the chance to try it on moving subjects. so I can't tell you what the case would have been there.

I suggest buying one from a firm that has a good return policy and trying it out. For example, I've returned items to B&H with no problems. Just be sure to observe the time limits.

 

[MikeZim]

...but i can't stand that lag time....

You will have to live with a certain lag using a p&s cam for sure, especially when you shoot events indoor and/or in the dark.

The main reason for this lag is the AF system, which is contrast based with no dedicated AF sensor. That´s one thing all p&s cams have in common.

I used a Oly E-P2 Pen with the Panasonic 20mm/1.7 Pancake for everyday use, but at low light situation a had a lot of misfocused shots.

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