K-01 WEIRD noise

w003txz · 05-15-2012, 07:21 PM

I heard some weird noise from my k01 even though I didn't take picture.
It sounds like zizi or chichi
Please let me know what 's wrong with it. Thank u

Chaos_Realm · 05-15-2012, 07:31 PM

Originally posted by w003txz

I heard some weird noise from my k01 even though I didn't take picture.
It sounds like zizi or chichi
Please let me know what 's wrong with it. Thank u

This is most likely the dust removal system, It should happen when you turn your camera on if half press the shutter release when it has gone into stand-by mode.

Edit: This IS NORMAL so don't worry about it.

ScooterMaxi Jim · 05-15-2012, 08:29 PM

It likely is normal. I get that at times too. It is especially apparent when you have a long lens on the camera, so my guess is that it is active image stabilization (which has to move around most when you have a longer lens on).

In menu, try turning off full-time stabilization (so it is only active when the shutter is pressed). The sound should disappear. Leaving it on full time gives you better live view (especially when magnified), but reduces battery life.

Medium FormatPro · 05-15-2012, 08:32 PM

Once one does turn on the Pentax K-01 or takes a photograph and then lets the camera remain on; then even minues after the pics was taken, the camera does in fact change the aperature. Not sure as to how long this occurs though.

Sandy Hancock · 05-16-2012, 01:59 AM

If you have selected dust removal at start-up and shut-down (as I have), it will also do it when it powers down automatically after a period of inactivity.
Is that it?

rfortson · 05-16-2012, 04:12 AM

Originally posted by Medium FormatPro

Once one does turn on the Pentax K-01 or takes a photograph and then lets the camera remain on; then even minues after the pics was taken, the camera does in fact change the aperature. Not sure as to how long this occurs though.

Yes, I believe this is what you're hearing. The aperture is continually adjusting for the live view.

**monochrome** · 05-16-2012, 08:59 AM

I once inadvertently re-oriented the camera from Landscape to Portrait while holding the shutter half-press. Nearly gave the IS a heart attack trying to stabilize the 90-degree-rotated image. The process/sound stopped as soon as I released the shutter.

ScooterMaxi Jim · 05-16-2012, 10:03 AM

Originally posted by Medium FormatPro

Once one does turn on the Pentax K-01 or takes a photograph and then lets the camera remain on; then even minues after the pics was taken, the camera does in fact change the aperature. Not sure as to how long this occurs though.

That's the ticket. All you have to do is turn the camera toward you with a window in the background while using a prime lens and watch the lens stop down. I guess if you really hated that sound your best solution would be to shoot in aperture priority!

It should stop once the camera enters standby mode (I prefer to set that at one minute to save on the battery).

JNR

ptxbillyk · 05-17-2012, 06:55 PM

Originally posted by w003txz

I heard some weird noise from my k01 even though I didn't take picture.
It sounds like zizi or chichi
Please let me know what 's wrong with it. Thank u

It's just the good Lord saying "Go forth, and shoot....".

05-15-2012, 07:21 PM	#1
w003txz Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: dayton ohio Photos: Gallery Posts: 51	K-01 WEIRD noise I heard some weird noise from my k01 even though I didn't take picture. It sounds like zizi or chichi Please let me know what 's wrong with it. Thank u

05-15-2012, 08:29 PM	#3
ScooterMaxi Jim Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,520	IBIS set to full time - I'd bet It likely is normal. I get that at times too. It is especially apparent when you have a long lens on the camera, so my guess is that it is active image stabilization (which has to move around most when you have a longer lens on). In menu, try turning off full-time stabilization (so it is only active when the shutter is pressed). The sound should disappear. Leaving it on full time gives you better live view (especially when magnified), but reduces battery life.

05-16-2012, 10:03 AM	#8
ScooterMaxi Jim Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,520	Aperture adjusting - yes Originally posted by Medium FormatPro Once one does turn on the Pentax K-01 or takes a photograph and then lets the camera remain on; then even minues after the pics was taken, the camera does in fact change the aperature. Not sure as to how long this occurs though. That's the ticket. All you have to do is turn the camera toward you with a window in the background while using a prime lens and watch the lens stop down. I guess if you really hated that sound your best solution would be to shoot in aperture priority! It should stop once the camera enters standby mode (I prefer to set that at one minute to save on the battery). JNR

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05-15-2012, 07:31 PM	#2
Chaos_Realm Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,251	Originally posted by w003txz I heard some weird noise from my k01 even though I didn't take picture. It sounds like zizi or chichi Please let me know what 's wrong with it. Thank u This is most likely the dust removal system, It should happen when you turn your camera on if half press the shutter release when it has gone into stand-by mode. Edit: This IS NORMAL so don't worry about it.

05-15-2012, 08:32 PM	#4
Medium FormatPro Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Charleston & Pittsburgh Photos: Albums Posts: 1,668	Once one does turn on the Pentax K-01 or takes a photograph and then lets the camera remain on; then even minues after the pics was taken, the camera does in fact change the aperature. Not sure as to how long this occurs though.

05-16-2012, 01:59 AM	#5
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	If you have selected dust removal at start-up and shut-down (as I have), it will also do it when it powers down automatically after a period of inactivity. Is that it?

05-16-2012, 04:12 AM	#6
rfortson Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston TX Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,129	Originally posted by Medium FormatPro Once one does turn on the Pentax K-01 or takes a photograph and then lets the camera remain on; then even minues after the pics was taken, the camera does in fact change the aperature. Not sure as to how long this occurs though. Yes, I believe this is what you're hearing. The aperture is continually adjusting for the live view.

05-16-2012, 08:59 AM	#7
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	I once inadvertently re-oriented the camera from Landscape to Portrait while holding the shutter half-press. Nearly gave the IS a heart attack trying to stabilize the 90-degree-rotated image. The process/sound stopped as soon as I released the shutter.

05-17-2012, 06:55 PM	#9
ptxbillyk Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Malaysia Photos: Gallery Posts: 55	Originally posted by w003txz I heard some weird noise from my k01 even though I didn't take picture. It sounds like zizi or chichi Please let me know what 's wrong with it. Thank u It's just the good Lord saying "Go forth, and shoot....".