1. A method for capturing images, the method comprising: temporarily storing a series of images, at least one of the images being captured while an autofocus mechanism is determining a focus and before a shutter release has been actuated and at least one of the images being captured after the shutter release has been actuated; after a shutter release has been actuated, performing the following: permanently storing at least one image that was taken before the shutter release was actuated; and permanently storing at least one image that was taken after the shutter release was actuated.