I notice that with my camera I have a horrible delay from time I take the pic till the time the camera operates and gets the image...so much so that I have missed plenty of good shots...

Any ideas come to mind?...or fixes?

what kind/model?

not at home...but it is a Kodak 2.0mp.... it doesnt have a setting for moving targets..

The delay is usually the logic that adjusts for focus, lighting, and maybe a few other picture aspects. There are a couple of options you can try with your particular camera to decrease this delay:

1 - Some cameras, like Canon, will allow you to depress the button 1/2 way where it will adjust focus and shutter speed. Then you just follow the target and press the final 1/2 way to get the shot. You are limited by the focus set at 1/2 press. I use this technique for some action shots, and also to set the focus on an object that is not the primary object in the picture.

2 - Some cameras have a couple of manual modes that will allow preset features to be set, thereby reducing the time to take the picture from when you press the button. Your user manual or an online version at the manufacturers website should hold the instructions for such configuration.

You may want to experiment a bit to see what works best for you. Low light conditions add to the delay, along with the auto focus features. Hope this helps.

Joe

is it a flash delay? say you take a pic then a few seconds later you try to take another and it doesnt do it o takes longer than usual? It could be as simple as the flash recharging.....maybe....

I think it was just the flash delay... but either way I ended up getting a new cam today... gonna save my 2.0 for just on the trail and on the bikes...

*edit* the cam in question was the EasyShare CX4230 though....