“Can this camera take "rapid fire" pictures? I have small children and getting a great shot is difficult. Can this camera take multiple shots in a row or does it take time in between shots to reset? Thank you.”
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This does have a continuous drive function, but only the first picture is in focus - subsequent ones simply use the same focus setting as the first picture. Additionally, because this uses an APS-C sensor, you have a shalow enough depth of field that as they move they will certainly be out of focus. Even with manual focus, the image review function of this camera means it's not a good choice. This camera is much better suited to still subjects than anything moving. In order to do that properly, you need a camera with what's called a phase detect autofocus. The contrast detect autofocus (CDAF) used on most mirrorless products and compact cameras simply focuses back and forth to find what is in focus. This is effective, but slow, and does not allow refocusing between shots with any speed. Phase detect autofocus (PDAF) can measure how far out of focus you are and move the lens there with a single measurement and movement. PDAF is mostly found in DSLRs, but fortunately there are mirrorless products available with it now (two of them, actually, the Nikon 1 system that's available today and the soon to be shipping Canon EOS M system), that remove the size and (precieved) complexity of DSLRs. Any of the ones I've suggested are exceptionally easy to use (at least as easy as this Sony) and include PDAF. Keep in mind that with the DSLRs, you must use the viewfinder in order to use PDAF, otherwise you use a CDAF system. Given your initial pull to the Sony mirrorless, I'd suggest the Nikon 1 to be the best choice for what you want, but you can try out any of them.
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Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The Sony NEX-C3 Camera has the Continuous Adv., Speed Priority Cont. and the Self Timer Cont. options for capturing rapid fire images until the Shutter button is pressed and held down.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes, I believe it takes approximately 5 shots per second. Not amazing for kids or pets or even sports. You might want to look at Sony's SLT series or another brand SLR camera for higher shots per second. Even Sony's Nex 5N shoots 11 shots per second, which isn't amazing either.
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