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Originally Posted by RejectReality
...delay while the onboard flash is recycling...
Your options basically come down to:
1) Don't use the flash. Use a higher ISO or lower f-stop on your current kit or look for a lens that provides a lower f-stop to make the most of the available light.
2) Use a different flash. You will more than likely find a hot-shoe mountable flash that has a faster recycle time - this should reduce the delay further.
3) Increase other lighting sources to compensate for the lack of flash, either by stage lighting or opening a few curtains 
Note that the recycle delay is around 3 seconds per fire, according to the 400D's specs. |
Given my experience with the EOS 400D last weekend, advice here and past experience with me EOS 50E and Minolta film cameras. I think memory card speed, Lens auto focus speed and flash cycle speed are all critical factors.
I have a hot shoe mounted flash, that I never used on my EOS 50E. So no extra cost there I hope
I also noticed on Sunday, that after a period of busyness, just part pressing the shutter release (for Auto focus) was enough to make the camera busy for a few more seconds!