K-S2 and shutter noise

Steve.Ledger · 03-13-2015, 01:07 AM

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**clackers** · 03-13-2015, 04:54 AM

Originally posted by Steve.Ledger

Sony A7 isn't a DSLR...

What is the relevance of that, Steve?

It is noisy, and the A7R even noisier and clumsier apparently.

Steve.Ledger · 03-13-2015, 05:20 AM

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**clackers** · 03-13-2015, 06:17 AM

Originally posted by Steve.Ledger

Only that this is a Pentax DSLR specific forum and the OP was asking about Pentax DSLRs.

Oh, come off it Steve.

Your first post here introduced Nikons, a Canon and a Fuji MILC - no Pentax in your YouTube clip at all!

One rule for you, another for everyone else?

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edri · 03-13-2015, 06:17 AM

Is this noise really annoying for KS-2?
Can someone make a comparison as to K100D Super noise? Only on this I have noisier.

**Spodeworld** · 03-13-2015, 06:18 AM

I don't mind if comparisons are made, even outside of Pentax. But, importantly, it was answered that we should expect it to be similar to the K-30/K-50. For all the great attributes those cameras have, the sound of the shutter going off isn't one of them.

**clackers** · 03-13-2015, 06:27 AM

Originally posted by Spodeworld

But, importantly, it was answered that we should expect it to be similar to the K-30/K-50.

I just listened to both my K-30 and K-S1, Spodeworld, and assume the shutter is the same.

**THoog** · 03-13-2015, 06:59 AM

Originally posted by edri

Can someone make a comparison as to K100D Super noise?

If the K-S2 is like the K-30/50/500/S1 (and everyone is saying it is), then it is about as loud as the K100D, but the sound form is different. My K100D's shutter has a slight squeak to it.

Originally posted by clackers

I just listened to both my K-30 and K-S1, Spodeworld, and assume the shutter is the same.

Yes, they are very similar in both volume and character. When I was working on a review of the K-S1, I recorded the shutter sound and compared the waveforms, but then no one cared about the K-S1, so I didn't do anything else with it. I think one reason people think the K-30/etc. is so loud is because there are two sharp peaks with a gap in between - the K-x was just as loud, but there is more sound filling that gap.

Comparison video:

Youtu.be

fb_penpho · 03-13-2015, 08:55 AM

Yes, I agree from the video the sounds were for all practical purposes the same. However I was looking at the activity LED, I know this was not under test and different size files may being saved, but the S1 LED only stayed lit for a very short time.

Steve.Ledger · 03-13-2015, 04:54 PM

Sorry to cause such offense.....

**clackers** · 03-13-2015, 06:54 PM

Originally posted by Steve.Ledger

Sorry to cause such offense.....

No worries, mate.

edri · 03-14-2015, 03:08 AM

What is the rated shutter life for K-S2?

**Spodeworld** · 03-14-2015, 05:02 AM

Too bad, the sound is a bit junky sounding for such a high quality item.

Originally posted by clackers

I just listened to both my K-30 and K-S1, Spodeworld, and assume the shutter is the same.

**THoog** · 03-14-2015, 07:32 AM

Originally posted by fb_penpho

However I was looking at the activity LED, I know this was not under test and different size files may being saved, but the S1 LED only stayed lit for a very short time.

I must have had a slow SD card in the K-30. With a SANdisk Ultra in both cameras, write speed is the same.

Originally posted by edri

What is the rated shutter life for K-S2?

I don't think Pentax gives that figure for entry/mid-range bodies any more, but when they last did on the K-x/r, it was "at least 100,000 actuations".

JimC1101 · 03-14-2015, 08:30 AM

Yep.....I think 100K.....and I don't think the K-30 is so loud, sure it sounds like a DSLR but I like it....but it I am in a church...well.....maybe not

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clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by Steve.Ledger Sony A7 isn't a DSLR... What is the relevance of that, Steve? It is noisy, and the A7R even noisier and clumsier apparently.

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03-13-2015, 06:17 AM	#19
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by Steve.Ledger Only that this is a Pentax DSLR specific forum and the OP was asking about Pentax DSLRs. Oh, come off it Steve. Your first post here introduced Nikons, a Canon and a Fuji MILC - no Pentax in your YouTube clip at all! One rule for you, another for everyone else? Last edited by clackers; 03-13-2015 at 06:23 AM.

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edri Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: walking in the air Posts: 1,315	Is this noise really annoying for KS-2? Can someone make a comparison as to K100D Super noise? Only on this I have noisier.

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Spodeworld Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Joisey Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,370 Original Poster	I don't mind if comparisons are made, even outside of Pentax. But, importantly, it was answered that we should expect it to be similar to the K-30/K-50. For all the great attributes those cameras have, the sound of the shutter going off isn't one of them.

03-13-2015, 06:27 AM	#22
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by Spodeworld But, importantly, it was answered that we should expect it to be similar to the K-30/K-50. I just listened to both my K-30 and K-S1, Spodeworld, and assume the shutter is the same.

03-13-2015, 08:55 AM	#24
fb_penpho Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London Photos: Gallery Posts: 212	Yes, I agree from the video the sounds were for all practical purposes the same. However I was looking at the activity LED, I know this was not under test and different size files may being saved, but the S1 LED only stayed lit for a very short time.

03-13-2015, 06:54 PM	#26
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by Steve.Ledger Sorry to cause such offense..... No worries, mate.

03-14-2015, 03:08 AM	#27
edri Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: walking in the air Posts: 1,315	What is the rated shutter life for K-S2?

03-14-2015, 05:02 AM	#28
Spodeworld Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Joisey Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,370 Original Poster	Too bad, the sound is a bit junky sounding for such a high quality item. Originally posted by clackers I just listened to both my K-30 and K-S1, Spodeworld, and assume the shutter is the same.

03-14-2015, 07:32 AM	#29
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	Originally posted by fb_penpho However I was looking at the activity LED, I know this was not under test and different size files may being saved, but the S1 LED only stayed lit for a very short time. I must have had a slow SD card in the K-30. With a SANdisk Ultra in both cameras, write speed is the same. Originally posted by edri What is the rated shutter life for K-S2? I don't think Pentax gives that figure for entry/mid-range bodies any more, but when they last did on the K-x/r, it was "at least 100,000 actuations".

03-14-2015, 08:30 AM	#30
JimC1101 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fremont, Ca Photos: Albums Posts: 395	Yep.....I think 100K.....and I don't think the K-30 is so loud, sure it sounds like a DSLR but I like it....but it I am in a church...well.....maybe not