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 12/31/2003 09:50:04 PM · #1
Hey guys, I'm pretty new to this site. I've owned a Fuji FinePix 2600z and currently have a Sony DSC-S85. This spring I'm looking at purchasing the Canon 300d, since I would really like to get into the SLR aspect of photography. My only question, since I cant seem to find any info is, how much shutter lag is there from when I press the button to when the photo is actually taken. I know with my s85 and my older 2600z it is horrible, I cant really take any nice looking action shots, Mostly fast moving cars. Thanks for you're help. Any other good insights on getting into this would also be much appreciated. Thanks Again

Alex
 12/31/2003 10:26:08 PM · #2
I notice no lag as all metering is done upfront before you ever fully press the shutter button. Most shutter lag somes from the camera having to take a split second before the shutter is released so that it can calculate exposure. I believe the 300D does this on the fly which makes the shutter lag minimal. I have noticed none at all. I love my 300D. Very fast compared to all of the other Digital Cameras I have owned. Is faster IMO than my Canon 35mm EOS Rebal G.

You will not be disipointed with your choice.
 12/31/2003 11:06:19 PM · #3
Lemme suggest DPReview (link to 300D review).

I actually found the answer in the B&H Photo Video catalog (Digital Photography version) page 149 in the comparison between the 300D and the 10D. The shutter release "lag" is quoted by B&H as approximately 128ms for the 300D and approx 90ms for the 10D.

Edit. - I figure you've already found this out but the 300D will allow you to get over 2 frames per second on burst exposures (2.5 for up to 4).

Message edited by author 2003-12-31 23:08:28.
 12/31/2003 11:31:02 PM · #4
Originally posted by KevinRiggs:
Lemme suggest DPReview (link to 300D review).

I actually found the answer in the B&H Photo Video catalog (Digital Photography version) page 149 in the comparison between the 300D and the 10D. The shutter release "lag" is quoted by B&H as approximately 128ms for the 300D and approx 90ms for the 10D.

Edit. - I figure you've already found this out but the 300D will allow you to get over 2 frames per second on burst exposures (2.5 for up to 4).


I have that catalog here...and i cant believe i overlooked that... Thanks for the info guys... Cant wait to get my hands on this... Also the link to the dpreview site, ive know about it for awhile... I've even read the review more than a few times. I was thinkin of going with the 10d, but it will be nice to get some better quality lenses for it. Like I said im very excited. Thats good to hear that you think its faster than the 35mm, Ive been playing with those (since the body is similar) at various electronics places. Hopefully I can get my hands on one to play with at a camera shop, Ive actually never been in a camera shop before. Like I said, im new to the more high end stuff.

Thanks
Alex
 01/01/2004 11:05:06 AM · #5
I've been taking a lot of action shots the last few weeks and this camera is awesome for that. Put it in sports mode and off you go. Stop action is excellent. You won't be disappointed. I love my 300D.
 01/01/2004 11:12:15 AM · #6
Originally posted by tfaust:
I've been taking a lot of action shots the last few weeks and this camera is awesome for that. Put it in sports mode and off you go. Stop action is excellent. You won't be disappointed. I love my 300D.


I havent used any of those modes yet, I've been using manual. What does the sport mode do?
 01/01/2004 02:48:52 PM · #7
I also like the sports mode as it has continuous focus which tracks moving targets very well.
Only problem is that it sets ISO to 400 and can`t be changed. Would be nice to go up to ISO 800 or 1600 for low light.
I think this is one of the differences between the 300d and 10d cameras.

Message edited by author 2004-01-01 15:31:15.
 01/01/2004 04:06:20 PM · #8
Originally posted by marbo:
I also like the sports mode as it has continuous focus which tracks moving targets very well.
Only problem is that it sets ISO to 400 and can`t be changed. Would be nice to go up to ISO 800 or 1600 for low light.
I think this is one of the differences between the 300d and 10d cameras.


Couldn't you use aperture priority mode, set the aperture as large as you feel you can get a way with (to ensure the fastest shutter times) then you are free to select the ISO? As I believe AI focus will break into AI Servo mode if it detects movement.

Message edited by author 2004-01-01 16:22:08.
 01/01/2004 04:12:06 PM · #9
Originally posted by tomlewis1980:
Couldn’t you use aperture priority mode, set the aperture as large as you feel you can get a way with (to ensure the fastest stutter times) then you are free to select the ISO? As I believe AI focus will break into AI Servo mode if it detects movement.


Originally posted by Konador:
I havent used any of those modes yet, I've been using manual. What does the sport mode do?




 01/01/2004 04:20:00 PM · #10
Couldn’t you use aperture priority mode, set the aperture as large as you feel you can get a way with (to ensure the fastest stutter times) then you are free to select the ISO? As I believe AI focus will break into AI Servo mode if it detects movement.

Yes i mainly use aperture priority but dont think that the AI focus goes into AI Servo mode if it detects movement. Just tried it and it seems to only focus the once.
 01/01/2004 04:23:11 PM · #11
Originally posted by marbo:
Yes i mainly use aperture priority but dont think that the AI focus goes into AI Servo mode if it detects movement. Just tried it and it seems to only focus the once.

I believe AI Servo only works in Sports mode..

HOWEVER, if I put my 300D into Sports mode, use AI Servo mode for a second, then switch back to Av, AI Servo mode remains ON! I guess this is a bug?
 01/01/2004 04:33:18 PM · #12
Originally posted by marbo:
Yes i mainly use aperture priority but dont think that the AI focus goes into AI Servo mode if it detects movement. Just tried it and it seems to only focus the once.


Maybe the 300D works differently to the 10D in this respect? From what I read at DPReview it sounded like the the 300D should do the same? //www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos300d/page6.asp
 01/01/2004 04:38:19 PM · #13
HOWEVER, if I put my 300D into Sports mode, use AI Servo mode for a second, then switch back to Av, AI Servo mode remains ON! I guess this is a bug?


Just tried this and it worked once but i can`t get it to do it again :(
 01/01/2004 04:39:53 PM · #14
When shooting in AV mine does continue to focus if the subject begins to move. I also mostly use P or AV mode.
 01/01/2004 04:47:43 PM · #15
Just tried again in Av mode and it does indeed break into servo mode.
I was just not moving the camera back and forwards enough.
Thanks.
Think i need to read the manual again :)
 01/01/2004 04:55:51 PM · #16
Wow tons of great info...
 01/01/2004 04:57:58 PM · #17
This is the place to go for everything you could ever need to know about the 300d
 01/01/2004 05:05:40 PM · #18
There is so much stuff these cameras do these days there is no way to keep up with it all. That's why we are all here to help each other out. :-)

Originally posted by marbo:
Just tried again in Av mode and it does indeed break into servo mode.
I was just not moving the camera back and forwards enough.
Thanks.
Think i need to read the manual again :)

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