Can someone tell me which type of digital camera to purchase?

I am looking for a digital camera that is to be used for portraits and people pictures- with also some action shots... I am looking for one with a small flash time--- i.e. you push the button to take a picture and there is no lag time... for example, i have a kodak easy share and I completely miss the moment because of the time it actually takes for the camera to take the picture.

Thanks!

DSLRs are quicker to respond than the smaller digicams. Perhaps 0.15-0.25 sec. Digicams are more in the 0.3 to 0.7 sec- quite a bit slower.

You could improve the responsiveness of your current digicam by pre-focussing (hold down the shutter half way), or setting the focus manually to the point where the action will be (if your camera has a manual focus feature). But- you're right, most digicams are kinda' slow.

So- you may really enjoy a DSLR. Something like a Canon XT or XTi, the Nikon D40 or D80, perhaps the Pentax K10D or the Sony A100. All good choices. All less than a grand.

just bought a canon ixus and everything seems bullet fast. but i get confused with so many settings. but i guess all cameras have that, and most people need options.... but if its speed u want its pretty good

http://exilim.casio.com/

this is the camera to buy..i have the newest orange one and its top of the line best quality digital camera. If you want the best, you might as well splurge b/c it's well worth it :)

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