D200 shutter latency

[johndc]

Does anyone know what the latency time is on the D200 from when the camera is

fired (via electronic cable remote), to when the shutter actually begins

exposing ? What is the time when using M_up vs. in normal mode?

 

Please note, this is for a camera on a tripod, metered and pre-focused manually,

so AE/AF delay is not an issue.

 

Thanks.

[robert_hooper1]

Using an electronic cable? I don't know. Shutter lag is 50 milliseconds:

 

"The D200 is ideal for capturing unexpected or fleeting moments, thanks to the 0.15 second

power-up, a speedy shutter lag time of just 50 milliseconds and a shortened viewfinder

blackout time of 105 milliseconds."

 

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Nikon/nikon_d200.asp

[robert_hooper1]

Sorry, use this:

 

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond200/

 

Wouldn't it be nice to have an edit feature on this forum? I'd be willing to pay extra.

[bsd230]

I wouldn't think it would be any different using a cable, it should be the same.

[johndc]

No I wouldn't imagine it would be different using a cable. What I'm really looking to know is if it's any different using mirror-up.

[greg_morgan]

I use an electronic cable (10 pin) on the D 200 with the mirror-up mode, and what happens

is when you've composed and focused your scene, when you press the cable release

ONCE, only the mirror goes up, and viewfinder goes dark. Press the cable release again, and

you'll hear a faint click... THAT'S the shutter releasing.

I imagine this design is so you can eliminate all vibration before your exposure. I don't think

there's much latency when the cable release is used in regular "S" mode, vs "M-UP".

[johndc]

Yeah, I know how it works.

 

But given that moving the mirror takes up a considerable part of the exposure cycle, I'm guessing that the delay is shortened when you pre-flip the mirror and press the button the second time to actually fire the shutter.

 

Guess I'll just have to measure it myself to find out.