Nikon Rumors Forum » Topic: D300S Delay Issue-Is it just me?

lnbolch@gmail.com on "D300S Delay Issue-Is it just me?"

lnbolch@gmail.com — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:46:20 +0000

Check and see if Custom setting "Exposure Delay Mode" is turned on. It provides about a second delay, so a tripod can settle down before the exposure. Very handy for tripod shooting, but maddening for normal shooting.

mgblack74 on "D300S Delay Issue-Is it just me?"

mgblack74 — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:57:05 +0000

You might be in 14 bit RAW mode. There is a very noticable delay in shutter delay vs 12 bit mode. Also, you can configure the continuous focus so that it has a focus lock priority or a shoot priority. Good luck with you issue.

HUeMAN on "D300S Delay Issue-Is it just me?"

HUeMAN — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:45:46 +0000

No problem here. A couple days ago I shot over 100 at a bowling tournament with existing light and never had the slightest issue. It's actually amazingly quick! The only issue I've had is with my 70-300 not focusing outside at night.. but hey, I guess if I couldn't see then it couldn't either.

NSXType-R on "D300S Delay Issue-Is it just me?"

NSXType-R — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:51:14 +0000

Maybe you have quiet shutter turned on?

Dixon on "D300S Delay Issue-Is it just me?"

Dixon — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:12:46 +0000

I used my virgin D300S on a shoot over the weekend and noticed a profound delay for shutter release. It happened 100 per cent of the time in lower light. Even when the focus point was on a strong area of contrast, I had to hold the shutter release down and wait for release. I switched back to my D300 and D2X and no problem.
Has anyone else experienced this. I can't work with it so will send it back to B and H and hope it was a lemon.

Dixon