Sony Homebrew Camera Timing

[gkowen]

This was not a hard test to perform but the results were consistent (kind of). I think this was surprising to me.  Here is the test I performed.  I turned the led on to see when the camera sensed motion so I had dipswitch 4 and 6 on only. Then I set the camera up and waited 15 minutes to make sure there was no residual charge in the flash. Then I timed the time from the LED showing motion detected until the flash flashed.  I noticed that it was on the second motion sensing that the camera actually took a pic. Then I kept moving and timed how many photos I could take in 1 minute with the flash.  I repeated 3 times with each camera. My battery was fully charged before I started.  Here's the results.  Anyone want to try this test and post their results here.

Sony W80  first flash pic was in 8-10 seconds and it took 12-15 photos in 1 minute.

Sony W150 first flash pic was in 9-12 seconds and it took 12-14 photos in 1 minute.

[div4gold`]

The timing is pretty close.  Is there anything about either camera that would tilt you to prefer one over the other?

[gkowen]

For the same price the w150 has more megapixels and is easier to make a case for.  I thought the timing would be alot faster. I am sure it is if it doesn't need to use the flash on the first pic. Just remember the 150 has a bigger lens and needs different lens extension tube

[div4gold`]

So you use the same Yeti control board with both cameras?

[gkowen]

Yes, I use the board setup for the W80 camera.

[gkowen]

My current testing shows that with flash the W80 takes a photo about every 4 seconds and the w150 is about every 6 seconds. FYI