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Gedanken · 17 May 2008, 04:53 PM

I was just in a debate with someone on another forum about digital versus film SLRs, where he claimed that film's much better because DSLRs have shutter lag. I conducted a simple little test to counter the point and I though I may as well post it here too.

I took a series of shots with my Canon 400D to capture each drop of water from a dripping tap - here's the setup:

Note the second hand on the SD:

Shutter lag? What shutter lag?

JJ Irani · 17 May 2008, 05:00 PM

Great pics, James.....but you do realise, of course, that you now have a tap that's going to be going "drip drip drip" all night long!!

Attila · 17 May 2008, 05:01 PM

Very impressive! I like the effect.

Don't forget about the drought!

Gedanken · 17 May 2008, 06:22 PM

JJ, there's this great little addition they've made to taps called a handle. You twist it in and the drip stops. Don't ask me how this crazy thing works - I just know it does.

Attila, looked outside your window lately?

Gedanken · 17 May 2008, 06:22 PM

JJ, there's this great little addition they've made to taps called a handle. You twist it in and the drip stops. Don't ask me how this crazy thing works - I just know it does.

Attila, looked outside your window lately?

Welshwatchman · 17 May 2008, 10:22 PM

Wow James.

That looks like 4-5 frames a SECOND. Outstanding performance for a camera.

Gedanken · 18 May 2008, 12:17 AM

Actually it's about a frame a second, Paul - I pressed the shutter every time a drop hit the water. Still, the 400D's no slouch - it's capable of 3 frames per second, although I've rarely had occasion to use it.

oneillba · 18 May 2008, 12:28 AM

Thanks, great experimenting and pics.

17 May 2008, 04:53 PM	#1
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Shutter lag test I was just in a debate with someone on another forum about digital versus film SLRs, where he claimed that film's much better because DSLRs have shutter lag. I conducted a simple little test to counter the point and I though I may as well post it here too. I took a series of shots with my Canon 400D to capture each drop of water from a dripping tap - here's the setup: Note the second hand on the SD: Shutter lag? What shutter lag? __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

17 May 2008, 05:00 PM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,317	Great pics, James.....but you do realise, of course, that you now have a tap that's going to be going "drip drip drip" all night long!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

17 May 2008, 06:22 PM	#4
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	JJ, there's this great little addition they've made to taps called a handle. You twist it in and the drip stops. Don't ask me how this crazy thing works - I just know it does. Attila, looked outside your window lately? __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

17 May 2008, 06:22 PM	#5
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	JJ, there's this great little addition they've made to taps called a handle. You twist it in and the drip stops. Don't ask me how this crazy thing works - I just know it does. Attila, looked outside your window lately? __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

17 May 2008, 10:22 PM	#6
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	Wow James. That looks like 4-5 frames a SECOND. Outstanding performance for a camera. __________________ ..33

17 May 2008, 05:01 PM	#3
Attila Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Attila Location: VIC AUS Watch: GMT/Explorer/Sptfr Posts: 320	Very impressive! I like the effect. Don't forget about the drought!

18 May 2008, 12:17 AM	#7
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Actually it's about a frame a second, Paul - I pressed the shutter every time a drop hit the water. Still, the 400D's no slouch - it's capable of 3 frames per second, although I've rarely had occasion to use it. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

18 May 2008, 12:28 AM	#8
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	Thanks, great experimenting and pics. __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

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