Is your camera too loud ?

**jpzk** · 07-22-2015, 02:42 PM

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I came across this: http://www.amazon.ca/Camera-Muzzle-Muffling-Enclosure-Digital/dp/B001DIWMR2, God knows how I ended up to that specific page !
There's even one person who posted a "review" of a camera fitted with/without the "muzzle" (not Pentax) with decibel numbers !

I find my K5 quiet enough -- not need for the gadget -- but seemingly, some will need the "muffler" on their camera(s)!

Anyone here would use this thing on a Pentax DSLR camera?

JP

hcc · 07-22-2015, 02:45 PM

The K-3 is similarly very quiet. No issue for me.

Na Horuk · 07-22-2015, 02:45 PM

Oh yeah. Isn't that called a sound blimp? This is especially useful for places where you need absolute quiet, such as on TV shows, sets, theater.. But its huge, so it can't "hide" the camera, only the sound. Its usually for photographers hired for that special event, its not really something that regular amateurs like myself would use or need (even though my little K-01 can be a little loud sometimes, adjusting aperture and making people think I am constantly shooting photos)

Mistlefoot · 07-22-2015, 02:52 PM

Be handy for shooting that requires silence. ie golf, close easily frightened birds,

stevebrot · 07-22-2015, 02:55 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Na Horuk

Oh yeah. Isn't that called a sound blimp?

You put your sponsor's logos on the side.

Steve

Professor Batty · 07-22-2015, 03:07 PM

My Q in electronic shutter mode is silent.

Venom3300 · 07-22-2015, 03:13 PM

I have the k5. It is very quiet compared to the canon 50D I had.

The screw drive auto focus on the other hand..

stevebrot · 07-22-2015, 03:25 PM

Originally posted by Venom3300

The screw drive auto focus on the other hand..

Yep...my K-3's shutter is very quite, but that AF motor

Steve

ofer4 · 07-22-2015, 03:31 PM

K-3/K-5 are, indeed, very quiet. The K-r/K-30/K-50 etc are very much not quiet. Those blimps are often used at golf tournaments, but I've never tried one m'self.

**hjoseph7** · 07-22-2015, 03:49 PM

Notice there is a white lens in the picture...

jimr-pdx · 07-22-2015, 03:55 PM

I've seen the K-s1 regarded as loud - but the K-r is definitely louder, more a 'klack' vs. K-s1's 'ksnick' (but the K-5 models I used are far quieter).

**patrick9** · 07-22-2015, 07:02 PM

I have a K-30 and since I am almost deaf

it is quiet enough that I don't here it.

drypenn · 07-22-2015, 07:23 PM

Sometimes, it's not just the loudness, but the type of sound it creates, is the problem.

My K30 is louder than the K-X, but the K-x' sound is more disrupting, it's like the entire shutter assembly is falling apart! Outdoors, and in the city, it poses no problem, but in a quiet environment, it can attract attention. I bring it because it's small, but when it starts shooting in an ocean of iphones, it sure can draw unwanted glances.

**jpzk** · 07-22-2015, 07:30 PM

Originally posted by drypenn

Sometimes, it's not just the loudness, but the type of sound it creates, is the problem.

My K30 is louder than the K-X, but the K-x' sound is more disrupting, it's like the entire shutter assembly is falling apart! Outdoors, and in the city, it poses no problem, but in a quiet environment, it can attract attention. I bring it because it's small, but when it starts shooting in an ocean of iphones, it sure can draw unwanted glances.

That's because iPhone shooters are "real pro's" !!

and they don't like the invasive nature of DSLR's.

Still have your M9? ((saw that in your signature)) .... That should be quiet enough BTW.

mee · 07-22-2015, 07:36 PM

I think my K-5II is kind of loud.. but then I work with my K-r and I realize it isn't so bad with the K-5II haha

07-22-2015, 02:42 PM	#1
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Is your camera too loud ? Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. I came across this: http://www.amazon.ca/Camera-Muzzle-Muffling-Enclosure-Digital/dp/B001DIWMR2, God knows how I ended up to that specific page ! There's even one person who posted a "review" of a camera fitted with/without the "muzzle" (not Pentax) with decibel numbers ! I find my K5 quiet enough -- not need for the gadget -- but seemingly, some will need the "muffler" on their camera(s)! Anyone here would use this thing on a Pentax DSLR camera? JP

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07-22-2015, 02:45 PM	#2
hcc Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,002	The K-3 is similarly very quiet. No issue for me.

07-22-2015, 02:45 PM	#3
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Oh yeah. Isn't that called a sound blimp? This is especially useful for places where you need absolute quiet, such as on TV shows, sets, theater.. But its huge, so it can't "hide" the camera, only the sound. Its usually for photographers hired for that special event, its not really something that regular amateurs like myself would use or need (even though my little K-01 can be a little loud sometimes, adjusting aperture and making people think I am constantly shooting photos)

07-22-2015, 02:52 PM	#4
Mistlefoot Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia Photos: Albums Posts: 328	Be handy for shooting that requires silence. ie golf, close easily frightened birds,

07-22-2015, 02:55 PM - 1 Like	#5
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Na Horuk Oh yeah. Isn't that called a sound blimp? You put your sponsor's logos on the side. Steve

07-22-2015, 03:07 PM	#6
Professor Batty Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 118	My Q in electronic shutter mode is silent.

07-22-2015, 03:13 PM	#7
Venom3300 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 714	I have the k5. It is very quiet compared to the canon 50D I had. The screw drive auto focus on the other hand..

07-22-2015, 03:25 PM	#8
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Venom3300 The screw drive auto focus on the other hand.. Yep...my K-3's shutter is very quite, but that AF motor Steve

07-22-2015, 03:31 PM	#9
ofer4 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 428	K-3/K-5 are, indeed, very quiet. The K-r/K-30/K-50 etc are very much not quiet. Those blimps are often used at golf tournaments, but I've never tried one m'self.

07-22-2015, 03:49 PM	#10
hjoseph7 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,046	Notice there is a white lens in the picture...

07-22-2015, 03:55 PM	#11
jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	I've seen the K-s1 regarded as loud - but the K-r is definitely louder, more a 'klack' vs. K-s1's 'ksnick' (but the K-5 models I used are far quieter).

07-22-2015, 07:02 PM	#12
patrick9 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Murfreesboro Tennessee Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,458	I have a K-30 and since I am almost deaf it is quiet enough that I don't here it.

07-22-2015, 07:23 PM	#13
drypenn Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 963	Sometimes, it's not just the loudness, but the type of sound it creates, is the problem. My K30 is louder than the K-X, but the K-x' sound is more disrupting, it's like the entire shutter assembly is falling apart! Outdoors, and in the city, it poses no problem, but in a quiet environment, it can attract attention. I bring it because it's small, but when it starts shooting in an ocean of iphones, it sure can draw unwanted glances.

07-22-2015, 07:30 PM	#14
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251 Original Poster	Originally posted by drypenn Sometimes, it's not just the loudness, but the type of sound it creates, is the problem. My K30 is louder than the K-X, but the K-x' sound is more disrupting, it's like the entire shutter assembly is falling apart! Outdoors, and in the city, it poses no problem, but in a quiet environment, it can attract attention. I bring it because it's small, but when it starts shooting in an ocean of iphones, it sure can draw unwanted glances. That's because iPhone shooters are "real pro's" !! and they don't like the invasive nature of DSLR's. Still have your M9? ((saw that in your signature)) .... That should be quiet enough BTW.

07-22-2015, 07:36 PM	#15
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	I think my K-5II is kind of loud.. but then I work with my K-r and I realize it isn't so bad with the K-5II haha