Pentax K-5

Doug Rees · 08-16-2011, 01:35 AM

Hi, I bought a Pentax K-5 from B & H which I got my hands yesterday. I don't know if there is a fault with the camera or if it is normal. Here is the 'problem'. When I move the camera in a smooth motion side to side and end to end in both axis, there is a noise coming internally from the camera as well as a feel that something is moving on the inside.

Is this normal or a fault. Should I return it?

Regards, Doug Rees

Last edited by Peter Zack; 08-16-2011 at 02:25 AM. Reason: removed email address.

Peter Zack · 08-16-2011, 02:25 AM

Doug the camera is fine and working as it should. They all do this. The reason is the sensor "floats" because of the SR (anti shake). The sensor moves at high speed to adjust for body/lens shake and when not in use can move around a tiny bit.

Don't worry about it.

Oh and I removed your email address unless you like getting spam, you shouldn't directly post that on the web.

**TER-OR** · 08-16-2011, 06:13 AM

IIRC, if you're panning a lot - tracking something moving side-to-side, you want to turn off the shake reduction and rely on a fast shutter speed to get best results.

bymy141 · 08-16-2011, 06:23 AM

It is as Peter Zack explains.
Are you using LiveView (that is the front display) to aim and shoot?
Try using the old fashion optical viewfinder.

You'll find the same behaviour when taking video with shake reduction enabled.

Bert

08-16-2011, 01:35 AM	#1
Doug Rees Guest	Pentax K-5 Hi, I bought a Pentax K-5 from B & H which I got my hands yesterday. I don't know if there is a fault with the camera or if it is normal. Here is the 'problem'. When I move the camera in a smooth motion side to side and end to end in both axis, there is a noise coming internally from the camera as well as a feel that something is moving on the inside. Is this normal or a fault. Should I return it? Regards, Doug Rees Last edited by Peter Zack; 08-16-2011 at 02:25 AM. Reason: removed email address.

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08-16-2011, 02:25 AM	#2
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	Doug the camera is fine and working as it should. They all do this. The reason is the sensor "floats" because of the SR (anti shake). The sensor moves at high speed to adjust for body/lens shake and when not in use can move around a tiny bit. Don't worry about it. Oh and I removed your email address unless you like getting spam, you shouldn't directly post that on the web.

08-16-2011, 06:13 AM	#3
TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	IIRC, if you're panning a lot - tracking something moving side-to-side, you want to turn off the shake reduction and rely on a fast shutter speed to get best results.

08-16-2011, 06:23 AM	#4
bymy141 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,563	It is as Peter Zack explains. Are you using LiveView (that is the front display) to aim and shoot? Try using the old fashion optical viewfinder. You'll find the same behaviour when taking video with shake reduction enabled. Bert