S50 performance as quick shooting camera?

[Liutauras]

I like taking quick pictures of people's momentary expressions/action/whatever. Wasn't this camera too slow and you lost a picture because of it? I appreciate any input on this. Thank you.

Leo

[Pewterpez]

I wouldn't necessarily say it's too slow...I've not had a chance to experiement with catchin' expressions on the spur of the moment, but I'm sure that you could play with the settings to get a nice outcome...

there's a "fast motion" setting in the camera which would be good because you're not going to be steadily holding the camera when you catch quick expressions :P

[Liutauras]

"there's a "fast motion" setting in the camera which would be good because you're not going to be steadily holding the camera when you catch quick expressions :P"

That's exactly the poit! :) And how does the "fast motion" setting work? Is it just about the fast shutter speed (short exposure) or is it something else? Thank you.

Leo

[Liutauras]

OK, thank you. I have checked the S50's menus and found out it is a fast shutter mode.

Leo

[Guillermo Freige]

Leo:

Some S45 numbers from dpreview (the s50 has the same performance)

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Action Details Time, seconds

Zoom from Wide to Tele Full zoom from 35 mm to 105 mm (3 x) 2.0
Auto Focus LAG Wide angle 0.7 - 0.9
Auto Focus LAG Telephoto 0.8 - 1.2
Shutter Release LAG Using viewfinder

[Liutauras]

Thank you very much, Guillermo :) Looks like you are S50 guru everywhere :)

Leo