Switch-on noise
Posted 26/04/2013 - 21:15
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I think your camera is also known as a K-m (same beast) and if so the noise you are hearing is the sensor shake mechanism which is intended to dislodge dust particles from the sensor on start-up. It can be switched off in the menu, but there's no point in doing this.
Just leave it as it is and don't worry!
Regards
David
Just leave it as it is and don't worry!
Regards
David
Posted 26/04/2013 - 22:02
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yup that's sensor shaking to knock of any dust.
More modern cams like the K-5 ( and probably the K-30 ) use a more ultrasonic type shaking on startup which IMO works better
More modern cams like the K-5 ( and probably the K-30 ) use a more ultrasonic type shaking on startup which IMO works better
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Posted 26/04/2013 - 23:14
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Smeggypants wrote:
yup that's sensor shaking to knock of any dust.
More modern cams like the K-5 ( and probably the K-30 ) use a more ultrasonic type shaking on startup which IMO works better
The K30 still has a variation on the old "brrrrr" sounding sensor cleaning system unlike the K5's silent whisper of (dust) death
yup that's sensor shaking to knock of any dust.
More modern cams like the K-5 ( and probably the K-30 ) use a more ultrasonic type shaking on startup which IMO works better
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Posted 26/04/2013 - 23:38
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Excellent - that's solved the mystery. Thanks
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Argyll
One issue I'd like to ask opinion on if I may - when I switch on the K2000 there is an immediate chattering noise, sort of like 3 or 4 drumbeats in a row) with associated vibration. This happens with any lens fitted.
The family also has a Nikon DSLR which makes no such noise. Is there a problem with the K2000 which I should have addressed?
advice appreciated.......
cheers