What compact has the least shutter lag?

[NorCalAl]

I'm hoping to stay with Canon, but I'm willing to go to the darkside - or really, any manufacturer - to get the shortest shutter lag.
In your experience or knowledge, what P&S has the shortest shutter lag? My SO has a Nikon 8700 now, but there are times when it can take seconds to focus and then trip the shutter. Yes, I've shown her how to half-press and all, but there's sometimes that she's trying to catch something - a highschool sports moment for example - where there's no time for the half-press. I've discussed with her what's most important and shutter lag is her primary concern. Next is zoom or max tele length, but shutter lag is tops.
BTW, I have done some looking around and while there are sites that list the various times (half to full press, full press, etc), there's no comparison tables I've seen pertaining to this specific trait.
I'd love to get her the new S5 or even the S3, but I'm really hoping someone here will say, "oh, buy the" x! "It's nearly as fast as an SLR!"
Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?

[NorCalAl]

Wow, it's unusual when this group has no comments...

[teekay]

Wow, it's unusual when this group has no comments...

Because there have been several threads on this subject before? Do a search and you'll probably see all your questions answered already.

[belagana.skinwalker]

So where are these threads? I couln't find them.

[Permagrin]

you aren't the only one who couldn't find them and I've been here a while...

Teekay, it's against forum rules to tell people to do a search. If you have the info please provide the link.

OP, the S3IS has the shortest shutter lag that I know of personally. There may be others but of the ones I've used, it's the quickest.

[cosworth]

http://www.impulseadventure.com/photo/shutter-lag.html

[NorCalAl]

Thanks for the link and the support. I tried a search and didn't get the results I wanted.

[Skip Souza]

I searched the Small Compact Digitals by Canon forum for the term "lag" and got this: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/search.php?searchid=2725955

I hope this helps.

Remember all; If you can't be helpful then be quiet.

[teekay]

Teekay, it's against forum rules to tell people to do a search. If you have the info please provide the link.


Sorry, I didn't know that rule and was only trying to be helpful, not rude, since a quick search in this forum for "shortest shutter lag" immediately turned up a number of threads on the subject. I thought I would try to save people from having to repeat or read what had been said before.

That having been said, I don't think it's a bad idea once in a while to be reminded how useful the search feature is on these forums. I have often found information right away that has saved me starting another thread on something that has already fully covered earlier.

[Jon]

Sorry, I didn't know that rule and was only trying to be helpful, not rude, since a quick search in this forum for "shortest shutter lag" immediately turned up a number of threads on the subject. I thought I would try to save people from having to repeat or read what had been said before.

That having been said, I don't think it's a bad idea once in a while to be reminded how useful the search feature is on these forums. I have often found information right away that has saved me starting another thread on something that has already fully covered earlier.
Forum Rules (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/rules.php). Linked to from the blue bar at the top of every page here. Immediately to the right of the User CP link. The page, or a link to it, was provided for your review and acceptance when you registered.

[teekay]

Forum Rules (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/rules.php). Linked to from the blue bar at the top of every page here. Immediately to the right of the User CP link. The page, or a link to it, was provided for your review and acceptance when you registered.

I registered and read the rules a long time ago, but clearly forgot this one, so I again apologize for my memory lapse while just trying to help :oops:

[JustShootin']

I registered and read the rules a long time ago, but clearly forgot this one, so I again apologize for my memory lapse while just trying to help :oops:

You just better be glad Roy Bean isn't in charge here! :D

Gary