In article ,
Steve Cutchen wrote:

The only real effective way to account for shutter lag in a P&S is
technique. Pre-squeezing to set focus and exposure... then waiting
for the shot. Release of the shutter from this point is instantaneous.

Maybe it is on *your* camera but it certainly isn't on mine. They
only way I've been able to deal with the problem is by pushing
the release button early and that's pretty much a guess.

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