Lag time

Lag time is explained as the time delay when you depress the shutter button to the actual shot you have taken when you fully press the shutter. It can be split into two processes: autofocus lag and shutter lag.

Autofocus lag refers to the time when you half press the shutter button to the time when the camera locks its focus. This timing varies depending on the nature of object (moving or still), current focus object, etc.

Shutter lag refers to the time when you start from half pressed to fully press shutter button.

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