Pressing Live View and Preview buttons result in clicking sound

Joyce Keay · 07-21-2017, 02:34 PM

Hi, I was away for a few days on a photo shoot and ran into a problem with my K-70 which I thought I might be able to fix by resetting the camera to factory defaults. I solved the problem I had (by looking at the manual) but now the live view button and the preview buttons are making noises when I click on them. They sound like the shutter is being depressed. Is that a selectable option? Is there a place in the menus that will let me choose for them not to make a sound or is there a problem with the camera? Thanks. Joyce Keay

**Canada_Rockies** · 07-21-2017, 02:42 PM

The preview button stops down the aperture. Set the f/stop to the smallest number on the lens, and the sound will go away if my theory is correct.

Adam · 07-21-2017, 02:42 PM

Live view requires the mirror to go up, so you will always hear that. Similarly, when doing a digital preview the shutter will open to capture an image, so you'll also hear a sound there. The alternative is optical preview, where the lens simply gets stopped down without capturing an image, so you can see the DoF in the viewfinder.

stevebrot · 07-21-2017, 02:53 PM

Originally posted by Joyce Keay

the live view button and the preview buttons are making noises when I click on them

When you go into Live View, the mirror flips up and the shutter opens. Both make noise.

As for "preview", I assume you mean depth-of-field preview. If you are using the optical option, there will be a small sound as the aperture actuates. If you are using the digital preview option, the camera will do a full exposures cycle to generate the preview as if you had taken a photo.

Steve

Joyce Keay · 07-21-2017, 03:08 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

When you go into Live View, the mirror flips up and the shutter opens. Both make noise.

As for "preview", I assume you mean depth-of-field preview. If you are using the optical option, there will be a small sound as the aperture actuates. If you are using the digital preview option, the camera will do a full exposures cycle to generate the preview as if you had taken a photo.

Steve

Thanks for your response. Funny I don't remember hearing those noises before. There is a "sound effects" option under Wrench 1 that when set to 0 makes pushing the Digital Preview button soundless but the live view button still clicks. Mystery solved.

pschlute · 07-21-2017, 03:32 PM

Originally posted by Joyce Keay

There is a "sound effects" option under Wrench 1 that when set to 0 makes pushing the Digital Preview button soundless

That makes no sense I am afraid. As others have pointed out, digital preview stops down the aperture, lifts the mirror, and fires both shutter curtains. How is that soundless ?

It will sound exactly the same as taking an actual photo....with the same camera settings.

victormeldrew · 07-21-2017, 04:07 PM

There are beeps and bongs that can go along with certain functions and can be turned off (or on if you like that kind of thing) - but the noises of pieces of metal and glass moving around are unavoidable. Those who are accustomed to point-and-shoots and phones might believe that shutter noises come from a speaker...but in proper cameras, that is the actual noise of the device.

07-21-2017, 02:34 PM	#1
Joyce Keay Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 123	Pressing Live View and Preview buttons result in clicking sound Hi, I was away for a few days on a photo shoot and ran into a problem with my K-70 which I thought I might be able to fix by resetting the camera to factory defaults. I solved the problem I had (by looking at the manual) but now the live view button and the preview buttons are making noises when I click on them. They sound like the shutter is being depressed. Is that a selectable option? Is there a place in the menus that will let me choose for them not to make a sound or is there a problem with the camera? Thanks. Joyce Keay

07-21-2017, 02:42 PM	#3
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Live view requires the mirror to go up, so you will always hear that. Similarly, when doing a digital preview the shutter will open to capture an image, so you'll also hear a sound there. The alternative is optical preview, where the lens simply gets stopped down without capturing an image, so you can see the DoF in the viewfinder. 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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07-21-2017, 02:42 PM	#2
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	The preview button stops down the aperture. Set the f/stop to the smallest number on the lens, and the sound will go away if my theory is correct.

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stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Joyce Keay the live view button and the preview buttons are making noises when I click on them When you go into Live View, the mirror flips up and the shutter opens. Both make noise. As for "preview", I assume you mean depth-of-field preview. If you are using the optical option, there will be a small sound as the aperture actuates. If you are using the digital preview option, the camera will do a full exposures cycle to generate the preview as if you had taken a photo. Steve

07-21-2017, 03:08 PM	#5
Joyce Keay Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 123 Original Poster	Originally posted by stevebrot When you go into Live View, the mirror flips up and the shutter opens. Both make noise. As for "preview", I assume you mean depth-of-field preview. If you are using the optical option, there will be a small sound as the aperture actuates. If you are using the digital preview option, the camera will do a full exposures cycle to generate the preview as if you had taken a photo. Steve Thanks for your response. Funny I don't remember hearing those noises before. There is a "sound effects" option under Wrench 1 that when set to 0 makes pushing the Digital Preview button soundless but the live view button still clicks. Mystery solved.

07-21-2017, 03:32 PM	#6
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,198	Originally posted by Joyce Keay There is a "sound effects" option under Wrench 1 that when set to 0 makes pushing the Digital Preview button soundless That makes no sense I am afraid. As others have pointed out, digital preview stops down the aperture, lifts the mirror, and fires both shutter curtains. How is that soundless ? It will sound exactly the same as taking an actual photo....with the same camera settings.

07-21-2017, 04:07 PM	#7
victormeldrew Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: South West UK Photos: Albums Posts: 1,493	There are beeps and bongs that can go along with certain functions and can be turned off (or on if you like that kind of thing) - but the noises of pieces of metal and glass moving around are unavoidable. Those who are accustomed to point-and-shoots and phones might believe that shutter noises come from a speaker...but in proper cameras, that is the actual noise of the device.

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