Live view and video audible noise!

farhaddad · 07-23-2015, 07:49 AM

So I got my third K-3II replacement and there is a loud like radio sound when moving to video or live view mode. The sound is very noticeable and it is there on both old lenses and new DA lenses.

Any idea? I started to believe that Pentax hates me!

**Mikesul** · 07-23-2015, 08:04 AM

Do you mean something that sounds like light static? That is normal - shake reduction, I think.

farhaddad · 07-23-2015, 08:16 AM

Yeah like a radio. But the first two copies I got didn't have that or at least they weren't loud.

---------- Post added 07-23-15 at 08:24 AM ----------

I just turned off the SR and the sound is still there. I'm sure I couldn't hear it in the first 2 copies because I've recorded video and it wasn't there.

Ole · 07-23-2015, 09:00 AM

Make sure you do not have Horizon correction enabled. That feature moves the sensor even with SR off.

farhaddad · 07-23-2015, 09:20 AM

Originally posted by Ole

Make sure you do not have Horizon correction enabled. That feature moves the sensor even with SR off.

Thank you. Horizon correction is disabled. I compared the sound to a K3 and it sounds the same. The sound is very noticeable when recording videos with the internal microphone. I did a factory reset just to make sure it isn't something I've changed and I then turned off SR and it is still the same. I can't remember hearing this noise in my first 2 copies but it could be that the environment wasn't as quite as what I'm recording in right now. This makes recording video using the internal microphone useless in K3 and K3II.

stevebrot · 07-23-2015, 09:21 AM

Originally posted by Mikesul

Do you mean something that sounds like light static? That is normal - shake reduction, I think.

Originally posted by farhaddad

Yeah like a radio. But the first two copies I got didn't have that or at least they weren't loud.

---------- Post added 07-23-15 at 08:24 AM ----------

I just turned off the SR and the sound is still there. I'm sure I couldn't hear it in the first 2 copies because I've recorded video and it wasn't there.

Originally posted by farhaddad

I compared the sound to a K3 and it looks like they are both the same

It is normal and has been reported on here on PF before.

Steve

farhaddad · 07-23-2015, 09:26 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

It is normal and has been reported on here on PF before.

Steve

Yeah, I just realized that. However, you can't record using the internal microphone with this noise.

stevebrot · 07-23-2015, 10:03 AM

Originally posted by farhaddad

Yeah, I just realized that. However, you can't record using the internal microphone with this noise.

That is very true. For a real treat, do a little AF when recording. You may hear a clicking noise even with DC or ring motor lenses.

Steve

Adam · 07-23-2015, 10:34 AM

The best solution is to use an external mic. Unfortunately, the SR sound can't be done away with since the sensor needs to be held in place even with SR off.

farhaddad · 07-23-2015, 05:04 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

That is very true. For a real treat, do a little AF when recording. You may hear a clicking noise even with DC or ring motor lenses.

Steve

lol nice!

---------- Post added 07-23-15 at 05:06 PM ----------

Originally posted by Adam

The best solution is to use an external mic. Unfortunately, the SR sound can't be done away with since the sensor needs to be held in place even with SR off.

Yeah, but microphones can't be mounted on the camera body in that case either. They'll pick the noise, no?

stevebrot · 07-23-2015, 06:12 PM

Originally posted by farhaddad

Yeah, but microphones can't be mounted on the camera body in that case either. They'll pick the noise, no?

It depends on how directional they are. My understanding is that the on-camera noise issue is a challenge across brands.

Steve

farhaddad · 07-23-2015, 07:47 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

It depends on how directional they are. My understanding is that the on-camera noise issue is a challenge across brands.

Steve

I understand. Thank you for your help.

Adam · 07-23-2015, 08:05 PM

Originally posted by farhaddad

Yeah, but microphones can't be mounted on the camera body in that case either. They'll pick the noise, no?

There are noise-canceling mics out there as well as ones that sit on a shock-absorbing mount. My rode videomic pro works well and with the noise reduction option enabled, external sounds and even loud background noises are a non-issue.

farhaddad · 07-23-2015, 09:40 PM

Originally posted by Adam

There are noise-canceling mics out there as well as ones that sit on a shock-absorbing mount. My rode videomic pro works well and with the noise reduction option enabled, external sounds and even loud background noises are a non-issue.

Yes, that's would be the solution and it is what I'm looking at right now. Thank you very much for your help.

07-23-2015, 07:49 AM	#1
farhaddad Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Wilsonville Photos: Albums Posts: 226	Live view and video audible noise! So I got my third K-3II replacement and there is a loud like radio sound when moving to video or live view mode. The sound is very noticeable and it is there on both old lenses and new DA lenses. Any idea? I started to believe that Pentax hates me!

07-23-2015, 10:34 AM	#9
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	The best solution is to use an external mic. Unfortunately, the SR sound can't be done away with since the sensor needs to be held in place even with SR off. 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:

07-23-2015, 08:05 PM	#13
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by farhaddad Yeah, but microphones can't be mounted on the camera body in that case either. They'll pick the noise, no? There are noise-canceling mics out there as well as ones that sit on a shock-absorbing mount. My rode videomic pro works well and with the noise reduction option enabled, external sounds and even loud background noises are a non-issue. 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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07-23-2015, 08:04 AM	#2
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Do you mean something that sounds like light static? That is normal - shake reduction, I think.

07-23-2015, 08:16 AM	#3
farhaddad Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Wilsonville Photos: Albums Posts: 226 Original Poster	Yeah like a radio. But the first two copies I got didn't have that or at least they weren't loud. ---------- Post added 07-23-15 at 08:24 AM ---------- I just turned off the SR and the sound is still there. I'm sure I couldn't hear it in the first 2 copies because I've recorded video and it wasn't there.

07-23-2015, 09:00 AM	#4
Ole Administrator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,409	Make sure you do not have Horizon correction enabled. That feature moves the sensor even with SR off.

07-23-2015, 09:20 AM	#5
farhaddad Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Wilsonville Photos: Albums Posts: 226 Original Poster	Originally posted by Ole Make sure you do not have Horizon correction enabled. That feature moves the sensor even with SR off. Thank you. Horizon correction is disabled. I compared the sound to a K3 and it sounds the same. The sound is very noticeable when recording videos with the internal microphone. I did a factory reset just to make sure it isn't something I've changed and I then turned off SR and it is still the same. I can't remember hearing this noise in my first 2 copies but it could be that the environment wasn't as quite as what I'm recording in right now. This makes recording video using the internal microphone useless in K3 and K3II.

07-23-2015, 09:21 AM	#6
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Mikesul Do you mean something that sounds like light static? That is normal - shake reduction, I think. Originally posted by farhaddad Yeah like a radio. But the first two copies I got didn't have that or at least they weren't loud. ---------- Post added 07-23-15 at 08:24 AM ---------- I just turned off the SR and the sound is still there. I'm sure I couldn't hear it in the first 2 copies because I've recorded video and it wasn't there. Originally posted by farhaddad I compared the sound to a K3 and it looks like they are both the same It is normal and has been reported on here on PF before. Steve

07-23-2015, 09:26 AM	#7
farhaddad Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Wilsonville Photos: Albums Posts: 226 Original Poster	Originally posted by stevebrot It is normal and has been reported on here on PF before. Steve Yeah, I just realized that. However, you can't record using the internal microphone with this noise.

07-23-2015, 10:03 AM	#8
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by farhaddad Yeah, I just realized that. However, you can't record using the internal microphone with this noise. That is very true. For a real treat, do a little AF when recording. You may hear a clicking noise even with DC or ring motor lenses. Steve

07-23-2015, 05:04 PM	#10
farhaddad Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Wilsonville Photos: Albums Posts: 226 Original Poster	Originally posted by stevebrot That is very true. For a real treat, do a little AF when recording. You may hear a clicking noise even with DC or ring motor lenses. Steve lol nice! ---------- Post added 07-23-15 at 05:06 PM ---------- Originally posted by Adam The best solution is to use an external mic. Unfortunately, the SR sound can't be done away with since the sensor needs to be held in place even with SR off. Yeah, but microphones can't be mounted on the camera body in that case either. They'll pick the noise, no?

07-23-2015, 06:12 PM	#11
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by farhaddad Yeah, but microphones can't be mounted on the camera body in that case either. They'll pick the noise, no? It depends on how directional they are. My understanding is that the on-camera noise issue is a challenge across brands. Steve

07-23-2015, 07:47 PM	#12
farhaddad Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Wilsonville Photos: Albums Posts: 226 Original Poster	Originally posted by stevebrot It depends on how directional they are. My understanding is that the on-camera noise issue is a challenge across brands. Steve I understand. Thank you for your help.

07-23-2015, 09:40 PM	#14
farhaddad Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Wilsonville Photos: Albums Posts: 226 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam There are noise-canceling mics out there as well as ones that sit on a shock-absorbing mount. My rode videomic pro works well and with the noise reduction option enabled, external sounds and even loud background noises are a non-issue. Yes, that's would be the solution and it is what I'm looking at right now. Thank you very much for your help.