If I wag the machine, you hear something loose inside

blinkPT · 10-03-2013, 06:38 AM

Guys need help Urgent.

Today I received a new machine purchased in a shop in France.

When unpacked, I noticed that the body made a small noise, as if a piece loose inside.

If I wag the machine, you hear something loose inside.

Communicated with the house and they said that is normal, is the stabilization of this machine.

Your machines so if wag hear something loose inside?

Thanks for your help.

I need to know fast before time runs out 15 days of the return.

6BQ5 · 10-03-2013, 06:54 AM

That could be your anti-shake mechanism. The more you shake it the more it wants it compensate. It must think you have no balance!

**crewl1** · 10-03-2013, 06:54 AM - **2 Likes**

Yes they all make the noise.
It is the shake reduction mechanism, the sensor is floating on its supports.
Nothing to worry about.
Enjoy your camera.
I like the way you describe the motion.
I think I will go wag my machine today.

scratchpaddy · 10-03-2013, 06:55 AM

Originally posted by blinkPT

Communicated with the house and they said that is normal, is the stabilization of this machine.

And they were exactly right. You must have missed the sticky:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/general-technical-troubleshooting/94122-b...ntax-dslr.html

**savoche** · 10-03-2013, 06:59 AM

If it sounds like something is sliding around then it's normal and nothing to worry about.

Similar question: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-beginners-corner-q/66972-pentax-k7-clunk.html

**crewl1** · 10-03-2013, 07:05 AM

Your next question will be "What is that scratching noise when I turn the camera on?"

This is also normal, it is the aperture activating and depending on your settings can also be the sensor dust cleaning process.

Enjoy your camera, soon all the little noises it makes will become familiar friends.

blinkPT · 10-03-2013, 08:20 AM

Uff, left a weight off me.

Pentax always had, and never heard anything like it.

I have the Kx and Kr are silent and the stabilization mechanism.

Note: and was already thinking about to return the machine to the seller!!

aleonx3 · 10-03-2013, 08:30 AM - **1 Like**

If it does not make a noise, you must have received a wrong Canon or Nikon camera, then you better return it...

blinkPT · 10-03-2013, 08:49 AM

Believe he had bought to 15 days a Canon 650D.

I made some shots with it, but there was not anything I liked, looked at my Pentax lenses and they did not get any better with the Canon.

And because of old ladies Pentax lenses I gave it back the Canon 650D.

And I'm not regretting anything, although this did not make any noise ...

I think I have some virus called Pentax, I have had many Canons, G11, G12, 550D, 650D, etc, but I always end up dispatching them and back to vice Pentax ...

I will even grabbed Pentax, Canon any day invents a kind of methadone for the addicts Pentax.

jimr-pdx · 10-03-2013, 02:17 PM

Originally posted by blinkPT

Uff, left a weight off me.

Pentax always had, and never heard anything like it.

I have the Kx and Kr are silent and the stabilization mechanism.

Curious, with the power off every SR body I have owned (several) makes the sound. I haven't tried it with the power on, but I don't plan to either!

And welcome, enjoy the Forums!

blinkPT · 10-03-2013, 03:17 PM

I want to buy the Pentax DAL 55-300 lens and not encounter.

Did not want to pay too much for DA.

lister6520 · 10-06-2013, 04:52 AM

Originally posted by jimr-pdx

Curious, with the power off every SR body I have owned (several) makes the sound. I haven't tried it with the power on, but I don't plan to either!

And welcome, enjoy the Forums!

I have both K-r and K-30. The K-r does indeed make much less sound when you 'wag' it. The K-30 makes a clutter like sound but the K-r makes a sound but not an impact sort of sound, just a smooth sliding sort of sound for want of a better way to describe it.

On possible reason I can think of is that the K-30 has 3-axis movement whereas the K-x, K-r and K-m (and possibly others) are only two axis.

**felixkh** · 10-06-2013, 06:00 AM

The DAL 55-300 is harder to find but there would be a new DA55-300 WR so the DA55-300 should drop in price

yangfilo · 12-06-2013, 04:50 PM

Originally posted by crewl1

Your next question will be "What is that scratching noise when I turn the camera on?"

This is also normal, it is the aperture activating and depending on your settings can also be the sensor dust cleaning process.

Enjoy your camera, soon all the little noises it makes will become familiar friends.

I leave my dust cleaning set to clean every time the Camera is Powered up. (yes make a strange shake and sound). My question is "Will this wear parts out quicker than say just cleaning it once a month"?

**crewl1** · 12-06-2013, 05:02 PM

I guess that is possible but I'm not sure. Better ask Pentax Ricoh

10-03-2013, 06:38 AM	#1
blinkPT Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Porto Photos: Gallery Posts: 29	If I wag the machine, you hear something loose inside Guys need help Urgent. Today I received a new machine purchased in a shop in France. When unpacked, I noticed that the body made a small noise, as if a piece loose inside. If I wag the machine, you hear something loose inside. Communicated with the house and they said that is normal, is the stabilization of this machine. Your machines so if wag hear something loose inside? Thanks for your help. I need to know fast before time runs out 15 days of the return.

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10-03-2013, 06:54 AM	#2
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	That could be your anti-shake mechanism. The more you shake it the more it wants it compensate. It must think you have no balance!

10-03-2013, 06:54 AM - 2 Likes	#3
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Yes they all make the noise. It is the shake reduction mechanism, the sensor is floating on its supports. Nothing to worry about. Enjoy your camera. I like the way you describe the motion. I think I will go wag my machine today.

10-03-2013, 06:55 AM	#4
scratchpaddy Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,361	Originally posted by blinkPT Communicated with the house and they said that is normal, is the stabilization of this machine. And they were exactly right. You must have missed the sticky: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/general-technical-troubleshooting/94122-b...ntax-dslr.html

10-03-2013, 06:59 AM	#5
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	If it sounds like something is sliding around then it's normal and nothing to worry about. Similar question: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-beginners-corner-q/66972-pentax-k7-clunk.html

10-03-2013, 07:05 AM	#6
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Your next question will be "What is that scratching noise when I turn the camera on?" This is also normal, it is the aperture activating and depending on your settings can also be the sensor dust cleaning process. Enjoy your camera, soon all the little noises it makes will become familiar friends.

10-03-2013, 08:20 AM	#7
blinkPT Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Porto Photos: Gallery Posts: 29 Original Poster	Uff, left a weight off me. Pentax always had, and never heard anything like it. I have the Kx and Kr are silent and the stabilization mechanism. Note: and was already thinking about to return the machine to the seller!!

10-03-2013, 08:30 AM - 1 Like	#8
aleonx3 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,996	If it does not make a noise, you must have received a wrong Canon or Nikon camera, then you better return it...

10-03-2013, 08:49 AM	#9
blinkPT Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Porto Photos: Gallery Posts: 29 Original Poster	Believe he had bought to 15 days a Canon 650D. I made some shots with it, but there was not anything I liked, looked at my Pentax lenses and they did not get any better with the Canon. And because of old ladies Pentax lenses I gave it back the Canon 650D. And I'm not regretting anything, although this did not make any noise ... I think I have some virus called Pentax, I have had many Canons, G11, G12, 550D, 650D, etc, but I always end up dispatching them and back to vice Pentax ... I will even grabbed Pentax, Canon any day invents a kind of methadone for the addicts Pentax.

10-03-2013, 02:17 PM	#10
jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	Originally posted by blinkPT Uff, left a weight off me. Pentax always had, and never heard anything like it. I have the Kx and Kr are silent and the stabilization mechanism. Curious, with the power off every SR body I have owned (several) makes the sound. I haven't tried it with the power on, but I don't plan to either! And welcome, enjoy the Forums!

10-03-2013, 03:17 PM	#11
blinkPT Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Porto Photos: Gallery Posts: 29 Original Poster	I want to buy the Pentax DAL 55-300 lens and not encounter. Did not want to pay too much for DA.

10-06-2013, 04:52 AM	#12
lister6520 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 733	Originally posted by jimr-pdx Curious, with the power off every SR body I have owned (several) makes the sound. I haven't tried it with the power on, but I don't plan to either! And welcome, enjoy the Forums! I have both K-r and K-30. The K-r does indeed make much less sound when you 'wag' it. The K-30 makes a clutter like sound but the K-r makes a sound but not an impact sort of sound, just a smooth sliding sort of sound for want of a better way to describe it. On possible reason I can think of is that the K-30 has 3-axis movement whereas the K-x, K-r and K-m (and possibly others) are only two axis.

10-06-2013, 06:00 AM	#13
felixkh Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,201	The DAL 55-300 is harder to find but there would be a new DA55-300 WR so the DA55-300 should drop in price

12-06-2013, 04:50 PM	#14
yangfilo New Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gulf Coast Posts: 6	Originally posted by crewl1 Your next question will be "What is that scratching noise when I turn the camera on?" This is also normal, it is the aperture activating and depending on your settings can also be the sensor dust cleaning process. Enjoy your camera, soon all the little noises it makes will become familiar friends. I leave my dust cleaning set to clean every time the Camera is Powered up. (yes make a strange shake and sound). My question is "Will this wear parts out quicker than say just cleaning it once a month"?

12-06-2013, 05:02 PM	#15
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	I guess that is possible but I'm not sure. Better ask Pentax Ricoh