Sensor Cleaning (Dust Removal)

willywalker · 12-09-2010, 02:21 AM

Hi

I am used to the K10D Sensor Cleaner being distinctively "noisy" and can feel the vibration as the Sensor Cleaner engages.

With the K5, when I activate this feature, an icon appears to indicate Dust removal, but I hear and feel nothing. Is that correct?

dave kitson · 12-09-2010, 03:21 AM

Originally posted by willywalker

Hi

With the K5, when I activate this feature, an icon appears to indicate Dust removal, but I hear and feel nothing. Is that correct?

I hope that it's correct as mine is the same....

I saw a report somewhere on the web (so it must be true

) that the K5 uses an ultrasonic dust removal system.

dave

kozway · 12-09-2010, 03:35 AM

same as mine

henkemann · 12-09-2010, 03:46 AM

You can hear the dust removal system working by putting your ear to the camera. Yes, it's almost that silent - which the K10D certainly wasn't

When turning the camera on you should hear a quick "burst" with a high pitched sound.

Unless my camera isn't broken, I assume that is the sound of the sensor being cleaned.

Henrik

Erik · 12-09-2010, 03:52 AM

It is correct, it is ultrasonic and therefore basically silent this time around. Not like my K100D Super, which sounded like someone taking a jackhammer to the camera every time you used its dust removal

willywalker · 12-09-2010, 04:07 AM

Thanks folks! That's a relief!

**manishved** · 08-08-2011, 05:05 PM

The K-7 , K-r are ultrasonic too - but you can hear them working (high-pitched sound - not the K10/K20 jack hammer). With the K-5 I cant hear a thing. Is this normal?

bobmaxja · 08-08-2011, 05:07 PM

Yes , on K-5 you will not hear anything

George Lama · 08-08-2011, 06:01 PM

If you want to hear it clearly, take the lens off the camera and put the camera opening up to your ear, then turn it on. If your hearing is good in the upper range, you will hear very distinct high pitched chirp.

Rupert · 08-08-2011, 08:43 PM

Whatever it is ....it is working great on my K5. With this drought here, we have a billion tons of dust and my sensor is staying nice and clean!
Regards!

**manishved** · 08-08-2011, 08:52 PM

Thanks everyone.....

12-09-2010, 02:21 AM	#1
willywalker Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Photos: Gallery Posts: 31	Sensor Cleaning (Dust Removal) Hi I am used to the K10D Sensor Cleaner being distinctively "noisy" and can feel the vibration as the Sensor Cleaner engages. With the K5, when I activate this feature, an icon appears to indicate Dust removal, but I hear and feel nothing. Is that correct?

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12-09-2010, 03:21 AM	#2
dave kitson Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lichfield, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 486	Originally posted by willywalker Hi With the K5, when I activate this feature, an icon appears to indicate Dust removal, but I hear and feel nothing. Is that correct? I hope that it's correct as mine is the same.... I saw a report somewhere on the web (so it must be true ) that the K5 uses an ultrasonic dust removal system. dave

12-09-2010, 03:35 AM	#3
kozway New Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Nova Scotia Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13	same as mine

12-09-2010, 03:46 AM	#4
henkemann New Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 6	You can hear the dust removal system working by putting your ear to the camera. Yes, it's almost that silent - which the K10D certainly wasn't When turning the camera on you should hear a quick "burst" with a high pitched sound. Unless my camera isn't broken, I assume that is the sound of the sensor being cleaned. Henrik

12-09-2010, 03:52 AM	#5
Erik Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Umeå, Sweden Posts: 755	It is correct, it is ultrasonic and therefore basically silent this time around. Not like my K100D Super, which sounded like someone taking a jackhammer to the camera every time you used its dust removal

12-09-2010, 04:07 AM	#6
willywalker Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Photos: Gallery Posts: 31 Original Poster	Thanks folks! That's a relief!

08-08-2011, 05:05 PM	#7
manishved Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N. Calif Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,651	The K-7 , K-r are ultrasonic too - but you can hear them working (high-pitched sound - not the K10/K20 jack hammer). With the K-5 I cant hear a thing. Is this normal?

08-08-2011, 05:07 PM	#8
bobmaxja Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laval, Quebec Canada Posts: 2,171	Yes , on K-5 you will not hear anything

08-08-2011, 06:01 PM	#9
George Lama Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Buffalo/Rochester, NY Photos: Albums Posts: 1,133	If you want to hear it clearly, take the lens off the camera and put the camera opening up to your ear, then turn it on. If your hearing is good in the upper range, you will hear very distinct high pitched chirp.

08-08-2011, 08:43 PM	#10
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Whatever it is ....it is working great on my K5. With this drought here, we have a billion tons of dust and my sensor is staying nice and clean! Regards!

08-08-2011, 08:52 PM	#11
manishved Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N. Calif Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,651	Thanks everyone.....