Sony DSC-W5 lagging when taking photos

[dustyr888]

I bought DSC-W5 for my wife to replace an Olympus c4000 that crapped out. She uses it strictly on automatic. It takes up to a few seconds to capture an image after pressing the button. I don't understand this. All the reviews I read say the camera is so fast. Is there something wrong with this camera or is it setup wrong? Any help would be appreciated.

[David Metsky]

Are you taking pictures in low light? It takes a while for the camera to find the focus in low light situations. You can pre-focus on your subject by holding the shutter button down halfway. Then, when you are ready to shoot push the button the rest of the way. It's tough with a rapidly moving subject.

Are you using flash? It may take some time to charge up the capacitors after firing the flash for the next shot or when just starting up. I assume this isn't your problem.

-dave-

[dustyr888]

I am photographing a todder that does not sit still for long. It doesn't matter if it is in well lit outdoor shots or indoors. I use the flash on automatic. I rarely rapidly take consecutive shots. I even have trouble when I press halfway first to prefocus. Is the problem my son moving when the camera is trying to auto focus?

[che3300]

did you already set to full auto? not twilight, not fireworks, etc etc.
just automatic
then try lowering the resolution.
choose forced flash
n try to take pictures.

if still slow. hmm.. maybe there's something wrong.