Which has the least shutter delay, a disposable film camera, ok a newer digital point and shoot camera?
The disposable film camera will have the least shutter lag or shutter delay from a full press, even when compared with a new digital point and shoot. This is because the digital point and shoot has to lock focus and exposure before capturing the image. Now, if you pre-press partway on the digital, to lock the focus and exposure and then hold the button halfway, it’s a different story. If the digital is pre-pressed and the exposure/focus is locked, the digital point and shoot will have less delay than a disposable film camera that requires a full press. Moreover, with a digital, you don’t have to wind it, so your follow up shot will be faster. Bottom-line: a disposable film camera is faster for a full press of the shutter release, but a digital point and shoot can be fast if used properly.
