any DSLR should be at least as fast as the film SLR equivalent. the reason that P&S digital cameras are so slow is because they use the image sensor for focusing.
Herb.... ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Miers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2003 6:03 PM Subject: *ist D shutter delay? > The previous posts regarding LCD delay reminded me of one of my major > concerns wth Digital Cameras. Both digitals I've owned so far have a very > aggravating shutter delay. Timing your shot and getting the moment can be a > very aggravating problem. Anticipating the moment is difficult enough > without having to factor in shutter lag. Can some of you that own the *ist > D comment on this camera's performance in regard to shutter lag?