K-3ii live view sensor bumping around

blb511 · 04-03-2018, 12:06 PM

I've had my first dslr for less then a year and when I switch to live view I can hear the sensor moving around and bumping in to the camera as I turn to take pictures. I turned the camera off, took off the lens, started the camera, and switched to live view. As I move the camera I can see the sensor moving rapidly and hitting the housing. Is this normal or do I need to send it in for repair?

Adam · 04-03-2018, 12:10 PM

Originally posted by blb511

I've had my first dslr for less then a year and when I switch to live view I can hear the sensor moving around and bumping in to the camera as I turn to take pictures. I turned the camera off, took off the lens, started the camera, and switched to live view. As I move the camera I can see the sensor moving rapidly and hitting the housing. Is this normal or do I need to send it in for repair?

It's not normal for it to be hitting anything. Does the live view image look ok?

photoptimist · 04-03-2018, 01:33 PM

Actually, it is normal, especially if the camera thinks there's longish lens on the camera.

In live view, the camera tries to stabilize the image. If you move to change composition or follow a subject, the sensor will run out of adjustment room, hit the housing, recenter and keep trying to hold the image steady.

04-03-2018, 12:06 PM	#1
blb511 New Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 23	K-3ii live view sensor bumping around I've had my first dslr for less then a year and when I switch to live view I can hear the sensor moving around and bumping in to the camera as I turn to take pictures. I turned the camera off, took off the lens, started the camera, and switched to live view. As I move the camera I can see the sensor moving rapidly and hitting the housing. Is this normal or do I need to send it in for repair?

04-03-2018, 12:10 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,609	Originally posted by blb511 I've had my first dslr for less then a year and when I switch to live view I can hear the sensor moving around and bumping in to the camera as I turn to take pictures. I turned the camera off, took off the lens, started the camera, and switched to live view. As I move the camera I can see the sensor moving rapidly and hitting the housing. Is this normal or do I need to send it in for repair? It's not normal for it to be hitting anything. Does the live view image look ok? 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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04-03-2018, 01:33 PM	#3
photoptimist Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,129	Actually, it is normal, especially if the camera thinks there's longish lens on the camera. In live view, the camera tries to stabilize the image. If you move to change composition or follow a subject, the sensor will run out of adjustment room, hit the housing, recenter and keep trying to hold the image steady.