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barada · 06-11-2018, 01:20 AM

Hi pentaxians!

I just have bought a new KP as a replacement for my shiny red K-50.
And I feel completely satisfied and happy, except one small worrying thing. Every time camera awakens on shutter half-press, I hear a strange clanking sound. Seems like it's not dependent on lens or any camera settings. I think, it might be enabling of sensor suspension or SR initialization.
So, please, clear my doubts, is it normal? Do you observe something similar on your Pentax KP? Or should I go to the service?

Thank you.

**i_trax** · 06-11-2018, 01:29 AM

it is very normal
you should also enable in Menus Sensor Dust Removal at start up and Shutdown,
then camera will even make more noises.

**sergysergy** · 06-11-2018, 02:04 AM

dust removal

sqrrl · 06-11-2018, 02:07 AM

Mine makes a clicky bump bump sort of noise, except if the camera is facing straight down or up (lcd is flat) in which case it makes a noise that makes me think of a mouse being stood on.

barada · 06-11-2018, 03:10 AM - **1 Like**

Thanks for replies, I will check dust removal option, seems like it's enabled on startup.

And now I sleep better)

victormeldrew · 06-11-2018, 06:03 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by sqrrl

Mine makes a clicky bump bump sort of noise, except if the camera is facing straight down or up (lcd is flat) in which case it makes a noise that makes me think of a mouse being stood on.

Noise one: SR mechanism startup. Noise two: dust removal.
Both normal...the second being optional in the menu, the first not...even with SR off.

SSGGeezer · 06-11-2018, 06:37 AM

When using Astro tracer function on a quiet night you can hear the sensor moving also. Somewhat disconcerting if you don't know that the sensor is meant to move.

Belcik · 06-30-2018, 04:09 AM - **1 Like**

Confirm, this strange sound also on my KP copy.

Отправлено с моего Redmi 3 через Tapatalk

06-11-2018, 01:20 AM	#1
barada Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Kyiv Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40	Strange sound on camera awakening Hi pentaxians! I just have bought a new KP as a replacement for my shiny red K-50. And I feel completely satisfied and happy, except one small worrying thing. Every time camera awakens on shutter half-press, I hear a strange clanking sound. Seems like it's not dependent on lens or any camera settings. I think, it might be enabling of sensor suspension or SR initialization. So, please, clear my doubts, is it normal? Do you observe something similar on your Pentax KP? Or should I go to the service? Thank you.

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06-11-2018, 01:29 AM	#2
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	it is very normal you should also enable in Menus Sensor Dust Removal at start up and Shutdown, then camera will even make more noises.

06-11-2018, 02:04 AM	#3
sergysergy Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,176	dust removal

06-11-2018, 02:07 AM	#4
sqrrl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Otago, New Zealand Posts: 422	Mine makes a clicky bump bump sort of noise, except if the camera is facing straight down or up (lcd is flat) in which case it makes a noise that makes me think of a mouse being stood on.

06-11-2018, 03:10 AM - 1 Like	#5
barada Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Kyiv Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40 Original Poster	Thanks for replies, I will check dust removal option, seems like it's enabled on startup. And now I sleep better)

06-11-2018, 06:03 AM - 1 Like	#6
victormeldrew Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: South West UK Photos: Albums Posts: 1,493	Originally posted by sqrrl Mine makes a clicky bump bump sort of noise, except if the camera is facing straight down or up (lcd is flat) in which case it makes a noise that makes me think of a mouse being stood on. Noise one: SR mechanism startup. Noise two: dust removal. Both normal...the second being optional in the menu, the first not...even with SR off.

06-11-2018, 06:37 AM	#7
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	When using Astro tracer function on a quiet night you can hear the sensor moving also. Somewhat disconcerting if you don't know that the sensor is meant to move.

06-30-2018, 04:09 AM - 1 Like	#8
Belcik Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Russia,Moscow Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 377	Confirm, this strange sound also on my KP copy. Отправлено с моего Redmi 3 через Tapatalk

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