Mad question

Shenloanne · 01-01-2021, 07:42 AM

Why does the shutter sound so different to my K-7. It's more metallic, like a gun bolt cycling. Just pure curiosity on new years day.

**Michail_P** · 01-01-2021, 07:51 AM

I like a clean sound. The shutter of the K-70 is very loud, although pleasing.

Shenloanne · 01-01-2021, 07:55 AM

Aye the shutter positively slapped on my K7

**pepperberry farm** · 01-01-2021, 08:05 AM

every model has a slightly different mirror-slap sound...

**ramseybuckeye** · 01-01-2021, 08:57 AM - **2 Likes**

I've noticed the sound can be slightly different with different lenses. I used to have a Tamron 70-200/2.8, the combination (K-50 or K-30 at the time) always made a "plunk", kind of an echoing sound. I think it has to do with the cavity from the lens mount to rear element. It's always interesting to hear the different sound when you around several other photographers, some of the Canons are really loud.

**Apet-Sure** · 01-01-2021, 09:37 AM - **2 Likes**

Your K-3 has a shutter with a life expectancy of 200,000 clicks. It's 100,000 for the K-7, so there's definitely a difference in the mechanism between the two. Mirror slap and lens aperture actuation also add to the overall sound. With my KP in live view and set to electronic shutter, taking a picture is nearly silent. I haven't tried this with the lens set to max aperture, but that would probably eliminate all sound except that of my finger on the shutter button. Stealth mode.

**Alex645** · 01-01-2021, 12:06 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Shenloanne

Why does the shutter sound so different to my K-7. It's more metallic, like a gun bolt cycling. Just pure curiosity on new years day.

Happy New Years!

Many factors including the mirror movement mechanism, the focal plane shutter, the size of the mirror, the camera shell and shape, pentamirror vs. pentaprism vs. EVF, weather sealing of camera and/or lens, condition of mirror shock absorber material, temperature, lens shape and construction, shooting OVF vs. live view, and no doubt more.

My Pentax 645 is a head turner, in part because of the huge mirror, my smaller primes, and the film advance motor, but not as ridiculous as a Bronica.

**boriscleto** · 01-01-2021, 12:34 PM

The D500 makes me cringe every time I hear it in the field.

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Shenloanne · 01-04-2021, 06:55 AM

Some really cool replies. Thanks for the info lol! I'm getting used to hearing the difference now.

01-01-2021, 07:42 AM	#1
Shenloanne Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 99	Mad question Why does the shutter sound so different to my K-7. It's more metallic, like a gun bolt cycling. Just pure curiosity on new years day.

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01-01-2021, 07:51 AM	#2
Michail_P Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Kalymnos Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,006	I like a clean sound. The shutter of the K-70 is very loud, although pleasing.

01-01-2021, 07:55 AM	#3
Shenloanne Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 99 Original Poster	Aye the shutter positively slapped on my K7

01-01-2021, 08:05 AM	#4
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660	every model has a slightly different mirror-slap sound...

01-01-2021, 08:57 AM - 2 Likes	#5
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,291	I've noticed the sound can be slightly different with different lenses. I used to have a Tamron 70-200/2.8, the combination (K-50 or K-30 at the time) always made a "plunk", kind of an echoing sound. I think it has to do with the cavity from the lens mount to rear element. It's always interesting to hear the different sound when you around several other photographers, some of the Canons are really loud.

01-01-2021, 09:37 AM - 2 Likes	#6
Apet-Sure Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Goldsboro North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,861	Your K-3 has a shutter with a life expectancy of 200,000 clicks. It's 100,000 for the K-7, so there's definitely a difference in the mechanism between the two. Mirror slap and lens aperture actuation also add to the overall sound. With my KP in live view and set to electronic shutter, taking a picture is nearly silent. I haven't tried this with the lens set to max aperture, but that would probably eliminate all sound except that of my finger on the shutter button. Stealth mode.

01-01-2021, 12:06 PM - 1 Like	#7
Alex645 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Kaneohe, HI Photos: Albums Posts: 3,526	Originally posted by Shenloanne Why does the shutter sound so different to my K-7. It's more metallic, like a gun bolt cycling. Just pure curiosity on new years day. Happy New Years! Many factors including the mirror movement mechanism, the focal plane shutter, the size of the mirror, the camera shell and shape, pentamirror vs. pentaprism vs. EVF, weather sealing of camera and/or lens, condition of mirror shock absorber material, temperature, lens shape and construction, shooting OVF vs. live view, and no doubt more. My Pentax 645 is a head turner, in part because of the huge mirror, my smaller primes, and the film advance motor, but not as ridiculous as a Bronica.

01-04-2021, 06:55 AM	#9
Shenloanne Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 99 Original Poster	Some really cool replies. Thanks for the info lol! I'm getting used to hearing the difference now.