Originally posted by MoiVous My K200D does something similar - but I worked out the batteries are not tight fitting in their compartment (the supplied Lithium batteries). Undo the battery cover and gently shake back and forth and you'll see what I mean - they move sideways - not a lot, but enough to make a sort of thump. Guess it keeps the end contacts clean....
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Yes, that was my first thought and I took the batteries out. Still does it.
Quote: It might well be a sensor as well - but that amount of inertia seems a bit excessive
Yes but what is 'normal' and why would my sample be more clunky than others?
If it is the ccd , and it does it any time the camera is moved, switched on or not then what are the long term consequences likely to be?.
This will be happening as soon as it leaves the factory, during all shipping and travel!
Bouncing about in the car on a trip, in your pack on a hike, running for the taxi....... !!
Why is it not immobilised when the camera is turned off??
Is it going to get worse through transport faster than use and what of a worn out camera that has little actual use ??
Should I be worried?? What is the Pentax track record like if this turns out to be a major design fault??
Last edited by bobD; 11-04-2008 at 04:08 PM.