Some part moves in my new K7!

JSJ · 05-05-2010, 07:03 PM

Hi, I am fresh new to DSLR. I just put my hands on my new K7 which arrived sometime today. I am so excited. But I found some part is moving inside the body when I flip the camera or shake it. I don't have experience with a DSLR before. I hope I am not so lucky to have a broken copy as my very first DSLR. Anybody who owns a K7 have the same thing? Thank you for your help in advance.

writeb · 05-05-2010, 07:12 PM

Hi JSJ, Welcome.

Is this the issue?
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-beginners-corner-q/94122-beginners...ntax-dslr.html

JSJ · 05-05-2010, 08:03 PM

Oh yeah... I see. So this floating sensor thing is normal on all pentax DSLR?

sterretje · 05-05-2010, 09:34 PM

Except for the K110D (and possibly earlier models), I assume.

Jasvox · 05-05-2010, 10:08 PM

...I wouldn't advise making a habit of "shaking" your camera anyway.

Jason

JSJ · 05-05-2010, 10:16 PM

Got you, guys. It feels much solid now, once I realize clunking is normal.

JeffJS · 05-05-2010, 10:20 PM

You picked a hell of a camera for someone with no experience. Now get ready to kiss all your money goodbye buying lenses for your new toy (ask me how I know that

)

Welcome to the club..

**eccs19** · 05-06-2010, 04:13 AM

Funny thing about this is that I've seen a number of threads asking about clunking noises and other strange movements, etc with a K7, but when I got mine, I intentionally listened / felt for strange movement, and mine seems a quiet if not quieter than my *istD.

**Just1MoreDave** · 05-06-2010, 08:47 AM

Originally posted by eccs19

Funny thing about this is that I've seen a number of threads asking about clunking noises and other strange movements, etc with a K7, but when I got mine, I intentionally listened / felt for strange movement, and mine seems a quiet if not quieter than my *istD.

That's what I was thinking when I was playing with my new K-7 last night. I considered asking why it's not clunking or buzzing or anything.

I have stopped chuckling at those threads from new K10D, K20D and K-7 owners waiting for the battery to charge.

The shutter is so quiet (coming from the DS) that my wife does not think I am taking photos of her. I am keeping the DS but I know if I pick it up in a month, it's going to feel like Windows 3.1.

Adam · 05-06-2010, 09:54 AM

Do the SR cameras make the noise even when the SR switch is set to off? I'm assuming it does, since the whole system is electronic, but you never know

**eccs19** · 05-06-2010, 03:51 PM

Originally posted by Just1MoreDave

The shutter is so quiet (coming from the DS).......

That was the same thing I thought coming from my *istD. I couldn't believe how quiet it was. I almost think it was quieter than my father's micro 4:3 camera, and his doesn't have a mirror.

Marc Sabatella · 05-06-2010, 06:13 PM

Originally posted by Just1MoreDave

I am keeping the DS but I know if I pick it up in a month, it's going to feel like Windows 3.1.

I felt that way just moving to the K200D; moving to the K-7 is an ballgame entirely. Congrats on the new camera!

JSJ · 05-07-2010, 10:49 AM

JeffJS
I think you are so right. But I would have ordered 2 lenses for this cam, if it was not you guys' advices like "learn to walk before running".

JSJ · 05-07-2010, 10:54 AM

Originally posted by Marc Sabatella

I felt that way just moving to the K200D; moving to the K-7 is an ballgame entirely. Congrats on the new camera!

Thank you.

05-05-2010, 07:03 PM	#1
JSJ Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 34	Some part moves in my new K7! Hi, I am fresh new to DSLR. I just put my hands on my new K7 which arrived sometime today. I am so excited. But I found some part is moving inside the body when I flip the camera or shake it. I don't have experience with a DSLR before. I hope I am not so lucky to have a broken copy as my very first DSLR. Anybody who owns a K7 have the same thing? Thank you for your help in advance.

05-06-2010, 09:54 AM	#10
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Do the SR cameras make the noise even when the SR switch is set to off? I'm assuming it does, since the whole system is electronic, but you never know 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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05-05-2010, 07:12 PM	#2
writeb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Jose Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 150	Hi JSJ, Welcome. Is this the issue? https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-beginners-corner-q/94122-beginners...ntax-dslr.html

05-05-2010, 08:03 PM	#3
JSJ Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 34 Original Poster	Oh yeah... I see. So this floating sensor thing is normal on all pentax DSLR?

05-05-2010, 09:34 PM	#4
sterretje Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Roodepoort, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,561	Except for the K110D (and possibly earlier models), I assume.

05-05-2010, 10:08 PM	#5
Jasvox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,107	...I wouldn't advise making a habit of "shaking" your camera anyway. Jason

05-05-2010, 10:16 PM	#6
JSJ Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 34 Original Poster	Got you, guys. It feels much solid now, once I realize clunking is normal.

05-05-2010, 10:20 PM	#7
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	You picked a hell of a camera for someone with no experience. Now get ready to kiss all your money goodbye buying lenses for your new toy (ask me how I know that ) Welcome to the club..

05-06-2010, 04:13 AM	#8
eccs19 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lisle, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,510	Funny thing about this is that I've seen a number of threads asking about clunking noises and other strange movements, etc with a K7, but when I got mine, I intentionally listened / felt for strange movement, and mine seems a quiet if not quieter than my *istD.

05-06-2010, 08:47 AM	#9
Just1MoreDave Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,340	Originally posted by eccs19 Funny thing about this is that I've seen a number of threads asking about clunking noises and other strange movements, etc with a K7, but when I got mine, I intentionally listened / felt for strange movement, and mine seems a quiet if not quieter than my *istD. That's what I was thinking when I was playing with my new K-7 last night. I considered asking why it's not clunking or buzzing or anything. I have stopped chuckling at those threads from new K10D, K20D and K-7 owners waiting for the battery to charge. The shutter is so quiet (coming from the DS) that my wife does not think I am taking photos of her. I am keeping the DS but I know if I pick it up in a month, it's going to feel like Windows 3.1.

05-06-2010, 03:51 PM	#11
eccs19 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lisle, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,510	Originally posted by Just1MoreDave The shutter is so quiet (coming from the DS)....... That was the same thing I thought coming from my *istD. I couldn't believe how quiet it was. I almost think it was quieter than my father's micro 4:3 camera, and his doesn't have a mirror.

05-06-2010, 06:13 PM	#12
Marc Sabatella Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,685	Originally posted by Just1MoreDave I am keeping the DS but I know if I pick it up in a month, it's going to feel like Windows 3.1. I felt that way just moving to the K200D; moving to the K-7 is an ballgame entirely. Congrats on the new camera!

05-07-2010, 10:49 AM	#13
JSJ Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 34 Original Poster	JeffJS I think you are so right. But I would have ordered 2 lenses for this cam, if it was not you guys' advices like "learn to walk before running".

05-07-2010, 10:54 AM	#14
JSJ Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 34 Original Poster	Originally posted by Marc Sabatella I felt that way just moving to the K200D; moving to the K-7 is an ballgame entirely. Congrats on the new camera! Thank you.