The time lag inherent in digital cameras

Just after the shutter release button was pressed, the dog passed in front of the camera

In digital cameras, there is a delay from the time you press the shutter button until the camera captures the image. However, with some makes of camera, it is possible to keep the shutter partly open, which shortens the time lag. It is important to be fully acquainted with the features of your particular camera.

Animals can move quickly and unpredictably, so the liquid crystal screen can only be used for rough framing. In this case, without using the viewfinder, observe the subject with your naked eye and activate the shutter when it comes within your field of view. Of course, you must also make allowance to properly time the release of the digitally-controlled shutter.

In any case, you must have an intuitive grasp of your camera's timing in order to respond quickly to photo opportunities.

With proper timing subjects can be shot when still