Sounds when using live view -- normal?

EllenJ · 06-25-2014, 03:01 PM

I found a few old threads about this, but I don't think I have the answer yet. This is probably normal, but I want to be sure.

When using Live View with the K-50, is it normal to hear things moving around inside the camera when I'm not pressing buttons or doing anything other than moving the camera (tilting slowly, when getting a subject into view)? I know there are a variety of parts that are supposed to move, but it's more sound than I expected for a camera. It's sort of a quiet clunking sound, not a digital sound or something I'd consider a motor.

Thanks

Adam · 06-25-2014, 03:05 PM

Originally posted by EllenJ

I found a few old threads about this, but I don't think I have the answer yet. This is probably normal, but I want to be sure.

When using Live View with the K-50, is it normal to hear things moving around inside the camera when I'm not pressing buttons or doing anything other than moving the camera (tilting slowly, when getting a subject into view)? I know there are a variety of parts that are supposed to move, but it's more sound than I expected for a camera. It's sort of a quiet clunking sound, not a digital sound or something I'd consider a motor.

Thanks

Yes. What you hear is the SR system keeping the sensor locked in place.

**filoxophy** · 06-25-2014, 03:34 PM

Yeah, for sure the SR.

EllenJ · 06-25-2014, 03:40 PM

Thanks, both.

Just to be sure that's all I heard, I turned off the SR. That's one item crossed off my list!

06-25-2014, 03:01 PM	#1
EllenJ Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Eastern US Photos: Gallery Posts: 47	Sounds when using live view -- normal? I found a few old threads about this, but I don't think I have the answer yet. This is probably normal, but I want to be sure. When using Live View with the K-50, is it normal to hear things moving around inside the camera when I'm not pressing buttons or doing anything other than moving the camera (tilting slowly, when getting a subject into view)? I know there are a variety of parts that are supposed to move, but it's more sound than I expected for a camera. It's sort of a quiet clunking sound, not a digital sound or something I'd consider a motor. Thanks

06-25-2014, 03:05 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Originally posted by EllenJ I found a few old threads about this, but I don't think I have the answer yet. This is probably normal, but I want to be sure. When using Live View with the K-50, is it normal to hear things moving around inside the camera when I'm not pressing buttons or doing anything other than moving the camera (tilting slowly, when getting a subject into view)? I know there are a variety of parts that are supposed to move, but it's more sound than I expected for a camera. It's sort of a quiet clunking sound, not a digital sound or something I'd consider a motor. Thanks Yes. What you hear is the SR system keeping the sensor locked in place. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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06-25-2014, 03:34 PM	#3
filoxophy Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,132	Yeah, for sure the SR.

06-25-2014, 03:40 PM	#4
EllenJ Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Eastern US Photos: Gallery Posts: 47 Original Poster	Thanks, both. Just to be sure that's all I heard, I turned off the SR. That's one item crossed off my list!