New K5 making noise (sound)

naosvela · 12-16-2013, 06:34 PM

Hello,

I got a new K5 and noticed it makes noise when the LCD is on. It sounds like a hard drive reading/writing combined with some kind of gearing. I can't tell what it is, and if its normal or not. I narrowed it down to it only making this noise when the LCD is on. It doesn't do it when its off. It's not very audible normally and can only hear it if your ear is pressed on the body. But what caught my attention was after a few minutes of playing with it, that same sound got louder. Not VERY loud but loud enough to be audible in a room with people conversing and a TV on.

Is this normal? I've been scouring the net for it and cannot find anything similar to this situation for the K5. Should I get it exchanged? (Side note, for some reason this K5 came with a Croatian user guide. Was also purchased on Amazon as I couldn't find anyone selling it on B&H and etc anymore.)

Thanks for your help.

Dave

Adam · 12-16-2013, 06:40 PM

Originally posted by naosvela

Hello,

I got a new K5 and noticed it makes noise when the LCD is on. It sounds like a hard drive reading/writing combined with some kind of gearing. I can't tell what it is, and if its normal or not. I narrowed it down to it only making this noise when the LCD is on. It doesn't do it when its off. It's not very audible normally and can only hear it if your ear is pressed on the body. But what caught my attention was after a few minutes of playing with it, that same sound got louder. Not VERY loud but loud enough to be audible in a room with people conversing and a TV on.

Is this normal? I've been scouring the net for it and cannot find anything similar to this situation for the K5. Should I get it exchanged? (Side note, for some reason this K5 came with a Croatian user guide. Was also purchased on Amazon as I couldn't find anyone selling it on B&H and etc anymore.)

Thanks for your help.

Dave

That's normal (in-body shake reduction).

chromo · 12-16-2013, 07:21 PM

I reckon Pentax should have wrote about this on the front cover of the manual. lol

naosvela · 12-16-2013, 09:19 PM

thank you!

GabrielFFontes · 12-16-2013, 09:41 PM

Originally posted by chromo

I reckon Pentax should have wrote about this on the front cover of the manual. lol

And i actually said something like this on my call with Jim Malcolm...i don't think they thought it was important enough

zekewhipper · 12-17-2013, 07:16 PM

Ahh...no, I don't think that is the normal image stabilization sound based on how you described the scenario.

naosvela · 12-17-2013, 09:05 PM

Originally posted by zekewhipper

Ahh...no, I don't think that is the normal image stabilization sound based on how you described the scenario.

it makes it constantly when its on. so... no?

Adam · 12-17-2013, 09:11 PM

Originally posted by naosvela

it makes it constantly when its on. so... no?

If you're in live view, it should be faint but audible. If you're in doubt, post a video of it and we'll take a look!

12-16-2013, 06:34 PM	#1
naosvela New Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 5	New K5 making noise (sound) Hello, I got a new K5 and noticed it makes noise when the LCD is on. It sounds like a hard drive reading/writing combined with some kind of gearing. I can't tell what it is, and if its normal or not. I narrowed it down to it only making this noise when the LCD is on. It doesn't do it when its off. It's not very audible normally and can only hear it if your ear is pressed on the body. But what caught my attention was after a few minutes of playing with it, that same sound got louder. Not VERY loud but loud enough to be audible in a room with people conversing and a TV on. Is this normal? I've been scouring the net for it and cannot find anything similar to this situation for the K5. Should I get it exchanged? (Side note, for some reason this K5 came with a Croatian user guide. Was also purchased on Amazon as I couldn't find anyone selling it on B&H and etc anymore.) Thanks for your help. Dave

12-16-2013, 06:40 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by naosvela Hello, I got a new K5 and noticed it makes noise when the LCD is on. It sounds like a hard drive reading/writing combined with some kind of gearing. I can't tell what it is, and if its normal or not. I narrowed it down to it only making this noise when the LCD is on. It doesn't do it when its off. It's not very audible normally and can only hear it if your ear is pressed on the body. But what caught my attention was after a few minutes of playing with it, that same sound got louder. Not VERY loud but loud enough to be audible in a room with people conversing and a TV on. Is this normal? I've been scouring the net for it and cannot find anything similar to this situation for the K5. Should I get it exchanged? (Side note, for some reason this K5 came with a Croatian user guide. Was also purchased on Amazon as I couldn't find anyone selling it on B&H and etc anymore.) Thanks for your help. Dave That's normal (in-body shake reduction). 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:

12-17-2013, 09:11 PM	#8
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by naosvela it makes it constantly when its on. so... no? If you're in live view, it should be faint but audible. If you're in doubt, post a video of it and we'll take a look! 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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12-16-2013, 07:21 PM	#3
chromo Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: North Coast NSW Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 581	I reckon Pentax should have wrote about this on the front cover of the manual. lol

12-16-2013, 09:19 PM	#4
naosvela New Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 5 Original Poster	thank you!

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GabrielFFontes Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Posts: 647	Originally posted by chromo I reckon Pentax should have wrote about this on the front cover of the manual. lol And i actually said something like this on my call with Jim Malcolm...i don't think they thought it was important enough

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zekewhipper Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 308	Ahh...no, I don't think that is the normal image stabilization sound based on how you described the scenario.

12-17-2013, 09:05 PM	#7
naosvela New Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 5 Original Poster	Originally posted by zekewhipper Ahh...no, I don't think that is the normal image stabilization sound based on how you described the scenario. it makes it constantly when its on. so... no?