sensor cleaner

cromers · 09-29-2012, 02:38 PM

Hi. I'm Steve. I recently purchased a K-5 to replace my K20D. I didn't hear or feel the sensor cleaner on start up like I do on the K20. Do you not feel it on the K5 or does mine just not work?

Thanks
Steve

dh4412 · 09-29-2012, 03:09 PM

i don't hear the dust/sensor cleaner on start up on the k-5 , and have it set to run on start up also.

**Fries** · 09-29-2012, 03:37 PM

Don't worry, I can't hear the sensor cleaning either and that is how it is suppose to be!

captainbert · 09-29-2012, 03:56 PM

Yeah i don't think it makes much of a sound or any at all that ive noticed.

tibbitts · 09-29-2012, 04:05 PM

If you search for previous posts on this topic you'll find that the K-5 uses a different type of sensor cleaning mechanism than other Pentax cameras, or at least different from all the ones I'm familar with. Without the usual buzzing to rely on, I'm not sure how to verify that it's operating, and that is a little disconcerting. But apparently relatively silent cleaning operation is normal for the K-5.

Paul

GvilleRick · 09-29-2012, 04:06 PM

There have been a number of threads asking this question. The method used to clean the sensor changed from the K20D to the K7/K5 models. The K10D/20D etc. shook the whole sensor while the K5 uses an ultrasonic vibration of some type instead which is silent unless you put you ear to the camera on startup.

09-29-2012, 02:38 PM	#1
cromers New Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: utah Posts: 1	sensor cleaner Hi. I'm Steve. I recently purchased a K-5 to replace my K20D. I didn't hear or feel the sensor cleaner on start up like I do on the K20. Do you not feel it on the K5 or does mine just not work? Thanks Steve

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09-29-2012, 03:09 PM	#2
dh4412 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: connecticut Photos: Gallery Posts: 248	i don't hear the dust/sensor cleaner on start up on the k-5 , and have it set to run on start up also.

09-29-2012, 03:37 PM	#3
Fries Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gauw Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,582	Don't worry, I can't hear the sensor cleaning either and that is how it is suppose to be!

09-29-2012, 03:56 PM	#4
captainbert Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Derry Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 776	Yeah i don't think it makes much of a sound or any at all that ive noticed.

09-29-2012, 04:05 PM	#5
tibbitts Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Oklahoma USA Posts: 2,196	If you search for previous posts on this topic you'll find that the K-5 uses a different type of sensor cleaning mechanism than other Pentax cameras, or at least different from all the ones I'm familar with. Without the usual buzzing to rely on, I'm not sure how to verify that it's operating, and that is a little disconcerting. But apparently relatively silent cleaning operation is normal for the K-5. Paul

09-29-2012, 04:06 PM	#6
GvilleRick Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,690	There have been a number of threads asking this question. The method used to clean the sensor changed from the K20D to the K7/K5 models. The K10D/20D etc. shook the whole sensor while the K5 uses an ultrasonic vibration of some type instead which is silent unless you put you ear to the camera on startup.