gromitspapa
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What's the lag time on the GX100 in snap mode?
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jonoslack
Active member
Ahh! The crucial question - I'd like to know the answer to that as well, the d-lux 3 seems to be 0.3 seconds, which isn't horrid (but it isn't great either).
Sean . . . . we wait with baited breath . . . . . . .
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Sean_Reid
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I never timed it because the camera was responsive enough in MF mode that the question never arose. I only worry about timing a camera when a process involves a lag. Whatever the actual number is for the GX100, its very short.
Cheers,
Sean
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asabet
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In snap mode, I still found a short but significant shutter lag with the GX100. The shutter lag is essentially nil in snap mode if one has already done a half press, and I always assumed it was due to metering since focusing is predetermined in that mode. Sean, perhaps you're not experiencing a significant lag because you are setting exposure manually? I tended to set exposure on the fly with a half press when I think the moment is coming. That way I too could work without a lag but also without manually setting the exposure.
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helgipelgi
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Doing some quick tests on my LX2 the auto WB and metering don't seem to add that much to the lag.
I think the effect of looking at the LCD while shooting, as well as the absence of mechanical action, gives the illusion of more lag than there actually is.
You can test this by turning on the fake shutter sound, and then take a picture in MF mode without looking at the screen -- voila, instant response
I think the effect of looking at the LCD while shooting, as well as the absence of mechanical action, gives the illusion of more lag than there actually is.
You can test this by turning on the fake shutter sound, and then take a picture in MF mode without looking at the screen -- voila, instant response
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helgipelgi
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Yeah, it's always the first thing I turn off.
But just to test my theory, I found that it seemed snappier with the shutter sound. The combination of the LCD and silent shutter makes it seem slower
But just to test my theory, I found that it seemed snappier with the shutter sound. The combination of the LCD and silent shutter makes it seem slower