K30 Ratteling

robhau30 · 08-27-2013, 09:11 PM

Every time I use Live View I hear a ratteling, and when I remove the lens, I can see something moving around in front
of the LCD screen. When I attached a screw mount mirror lens, it was so loud it sounded like the battery was floating around.
Should I contact Pentax?

Bob

elliott · 08-27-2013, 09:18 PM

It is likely just the shake reduction, when the camera is off the sensor is free floating. When you're in live view it is moving around to compensate for your hands moving.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/general-technical-troubleshooting/94122-b...ntax-dslr.html

Unregistered User · 08-27-2013, 09:44 PM

Originally posted by robhau30

Every time I use Live View I hear a ratteling, and when I remove the lens, I can see something moving around in front
of the LCD screen. When I attached a screw mount mirror lens, it was so loud it sounded like the battery was floating around.
Should I contact Pentax?

Bob

I often read Pentax reviews by people who are put off by the rattling sound of the SR mechanism. Pentax should have a notification in red letters on the opening page of the instruction manuals to their DSLRs: the rattling sound is nothing to worry about.

elliott · 08-27-2013, 09:47 PM

Originally posted by DominicVII

Pentax should have a notification in red letters on the opening page of the instruction manuals to their DSLRs: the rattling sound is nothing to worry about.

No one reads manuals anyway, there might be a chance someone will read it if they put it on a sticker on the body cap though.

Unregistered User · 08-27-2013, 09:57 PM

Originally posted by elliott

No one reads manuals anyway, there might be a chance someone will read it if they put it on a sticker on the body cap though.

A sticker with the text:

Be not solicitous of rattles and clunks
This camera will live longer than you

robhau30 · 08-29-2013, 12:24 PM

The rattle in my camera is only obvious in live view, is that your experience too?

JohnnyXD · 09-02-2013, 02:50 PM

Originally posted by robhau30

The rattle in my camera is only obvious in live view, is that your experience too?

Yes, SR only works in live view and when shooting. Looking from the viewfinder doesnt give you a stabilized image (though the actual picture is)

08-27-2013, 09:11 PM	#1
robhau30 New Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 18	K30 Ratteling Every time I use Live View I hear a ratteling, and when I remove the lens, I can see something moving around in front of the LCD screen. When I attached a screw mount mirror lens, it was so loud it sounded like the battery was floating around. Should I contact Pentax? Bob

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08-27-2013, 09:18 PM	#2
elliott Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Carolina Photos: Albums Posts: 1,720	It is likely just the shake reduction, when the camera is off the sensor is free floating. When you're in live view it is moving around to compensate for your hands moving. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/general-technical-troubleshooting/94122-b...ntax-dslr.html

08-27-2013, 09:44 PM	#3
Unregistered User Guest	Originally posted by robhau30 Every time I use Live View I hear a ratteling, and when I remove the lens, I can see something moving around in front of the LCD screen. When I attached a screw mount mirror lens, it was so loud it sounded like the battery was floating around. Should I contact Pentax? Bob I often read Pentax reviews by people who are put off by the rattling sound of the SR mechanism. Pentax should have a notification in red letters on the opening page of the instruction manuals to their DSLRs: the rattling sound is nothing to worry about.

08-27-2013, 09:47 PM	#4
elliott Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Carolina Photos: Albums Posts: 1,720	Originally posted by DominicVII Pentax should have a notification in red letters on the opening page of the instruction manuals to their DSLRs: the rattling sound is nothing to worry about. No one reads manuals anyway, there might be a chance someone will read it if they put it on a sticker on the body cap though.

08-27-2013, 09:57 PM	#5
Unregistered User Guest	Originally posted by elliott No one reads manuals anyway, there might be a chance someone will read it if they put it on a sticker on the body cap though. A sticker with the text: Be not solicitous of rattles and clunks This camera will live longer than you

08-29-2013, 12:24 PM	#6
robhau30 New Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 18 Original Poster	The rattle in my camera is only obvious in live view, is that your experience too?

09-02-2013, 02:50 PM	#7
JohnnyXD Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 93	Originally posted by robhau30 The rattle in my camera is only obvious in live view, is that your experience too? Yes, SR only works in live view and when shooting. Looking from the viewfinder doesnt give you a stabilized image (though the actual picture is)