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Jtag (jmrtag) 0 pts

May 22, 2009 12:13 AM

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Can a canon S2 IS be set to rapid shoot many frames.

I would like to be able to shoot more frames more quickly for sporting events. If the digital play back were turned off that would help. Is there a way set the camera to shoot more quickly?

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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58448 pts

May 22, 2009 1:11 AM

Typical shot to shot time is 1.3 seconds.

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Jtag (jmrtag) 0 pts

May 29, 2009 12:17 PM

So . . . ? Not asking about typical --Asking can camera be set to rapid shoot ? -- There is a continuous shoot button (high speed and regular) -- but that seems to do absolutely nothing -- would expect that to speed up shoot time or at least shut down the playback display

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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58448 pts

May 29, 2009 7:07 PM

Not as fast as you want. In Burst mode, you'll get about 2 fps. That's going to be very frustrating for sports photography. For sports, you're far better off with a DSLR which will motor drive multiple shots in a burst.

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Jtag (jmrtag) 0 pts

May 29, 2009 10:44 PM

Would like quicker, but I guess I'll have to settle for 2 fps -- (we're talking 10 yr olds playing lacrosse) But still, when set to burst mode or continuous shoot, as canon calls it, shouldn't the playback display be off ?--otherwise you don't get 2 fps.

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Can a canon S2 IS be set to rapid shoot many frames.

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