I am trying to get a kid interested in photography and am looking for a camera that has no shutter lag/delay for a 9-10 year old kid. Probably a used point and shoot to keep the cost low (<$200). But all of my point and shoot cameras, which are well past 10 years old, have a significant focus/shutter lag. This causes them to take blurry pictures as they do not realize the photo has not been taken yet as they move on.
The main thing I am looking for is the ability to quickly focus and take the picture.
I do realize a smart phone could be an option, but I want them to have a real camera and not get distracted by all the other things a smart phone does. I also do not think they are quite yet at the point where a smaller mirrorless would work. I am also interested in a point and shoot as it is small enough for them to carry and will have a zoom built in (verses needing multiple lenses). Am I on the right track or am I looking for a unicorn?
