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*isteve · 04-01-2009, 05:47 PM

Originally posted by Quicksand

I'm wondering which forum regular "HappySnap" really is.

I agree about live view being clumsy, though!

Really? Try some of the others. Some may focus (slowly) but they are much harder to start up....

**monochrome** · 04-01-2009, 07:16 PM

Originally posted by DAZ

Some years ago I was out taking photos with my DSLR and standing next to me was someone with a P&S. As I was taking photos this guy asked me if I would turn off my “shutter sound”. He said he did not like that sound and he had turned off the sound on his camera. I told him that I could not turn off the sound. He said what kind of cheap camera did I have? If I had a good camera like his I could turn off the sound.

Too bad you weren't shooting with your *ist.

**DAZ** · 04-01-2009, 07:32 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Too bad you weren't shooting with your *ist.

Yes! Then it would have made even more sound from the film advancing. It was with my *ist DS with the kit lens. For a DSLR that is a small camera. He probably thought it was just a larger P&S kind of camera.

DAZ

-=JoN=- · 04-01-2009, 08:58 PM

I once met this photographer a few years ago, he shot a lot of orchestra type concerts (NY philharmonic etc., ). he had a custom leather cover made for his Canon 1Ds Mark II to reduce the shutter sound when he did those events. He was setting up at the time and I had the chance to hear it...did quiet it down a bit, but far from being silent.

I sure hope this was a 4-1 joke....otherwise..um...

**Canada_Rockies** · 04-01-2009, 10:52 PM

Originally posted by DAZ

On the serious side some of these are amusing too.

Rob Galbraith DPI: Camera Muzzle keeps it quiet

http://www.soundblimp.com/what.htm

How to make a sound blimp for your camera | Picturedujour.com

But if you are trying to be stealthy you end up looking a little comical.

DAZ

You may look comical, but the people next to you at the symphony won't lynch you.

Matjazz · 04-02-2009, 01:39 AM

Since the 1st of April is almost over even in the far west, it's time for revelation. HappySnap is my alter ego created for this occasion. I'm glad some of you had a laugh and I hope others weren't too annoyed by HappySnap.

Mind that question about shuuter sound is based on a very true post from some other forum.

Have fun

HappySnap · 04-02-2009, 01:46 AM

Originally posted by Matjazz

HappySnap is my alter ego created for this occasion.

Am not

OK I am

borno · 04-02-2009, 02:46 AM

Good one Mat

Onegaki · 04-02-2009, 08:08 AM

Actually, this information was useful for me. Especially since I plan to take pictures in a Church about three months from now.

Anyone know where I can find a camera muzzle for the K200d?

Peter Zack · 04-02-2009, 08:37 AM

Onegaki, I got caught by Matt yesterday. Sorry not twice.

OregonJim · 04-02-2009, 09:07 AM

Good one, Mat - had me going...

Onegaki · 04-02-2009, 09:16 AM

Originally posted by Peter Zack

Onegaki, I got caught by Matt yesterday. Sorry not twice.

I am actually a new user and new to dslrs.

Quicksand · 04-02-2009, 10:13 AM

Originally posted by Quicksand

I'm wondering which forum regular "HappySnap" really is.

I win! What's my prize?

Nice one, Mat.

BTW, "HappySnap" is a pretty good handle. Me, I'm more of a "DeeplySeriousYetContentSnap."

Matjazz · 04-02-2009, 11:56 AM

Originally posted by Quicksand

I win! What's my prize?

A virtually silent, limited edition K20D FUBAR

Marc Sabatella · 04-02-2009, 01:29 PM

Man, no way would I have assumed this was a joke - both of the questions posed are actually reasonably common questions by newbies to DSLR's.

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04-01-2009, 05:47 PM	#16
*isteve Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London, England Posts: 1,187	Originally posted by Quicksand I'm wondering which forum regular "HappySnap" really is. I agree about live view being clumsy, though! Really? Try some of the others. Some may focus (slowly) but they are much harder to start up....

04-01-2009, 07:16 PM	#17
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by DAZ Some years ago I was out taking photos with my DSLR and standing next to me was someone with a P&S. As I was taking photos this guy asked me if I would turn off my “shutter sound”. He said he did not like that sound and he had turned off the sound on his camera. I told him that I could not turn off the sound. He said what kind of cheap camera did I have? If I had a good camera like his I could turn off the sound. Too bad you weren't shooting with your *ist.

04-01-2009, 07:32 PM	#18
DAZ Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Everett, WA USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 744	Originally posted by monochrome Too bad you weren't shooting with your ist. Yes! Then it would have made even more sound from the film advancing. It was with my ist DS with the kit lens. For a DSLR that is a small camera. He probably thought it was just a larger P&S kind of camera. DAZ

04-01-2009, 08:58 PM	#19
-=JoN=- Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 999	I once met this photographer a few years ago, he shot a lot of orchestra type concerts (NY philharmonic etc., ). he had a custom leather cover made for his Canon 1Ds Mark II to reduce the shutter sound when he did those events. He was setting up at the time and I had the chance to hear it...did quiet it down a bit, but far from being silent. I sure hope this was a 4-1 joke....otherwise..um...

04-01-2009, 10:52 PM	#20
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by DAZ On the serious side some of these are amusing too. Rob Galbraith DPI: Camera Muzzle keeps it quiet http://www.soundblimp.com/what.htm How to make a sound blimp for your camera \| Picturedujour.com But if you are trying to be stealthy you end up looking a little comical. DAZ You may look comical, but the people next to you at the symphony won't lynch you.

04-02-2009, 01:39 AM	#21
Matjazz Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: EU/Slovenia Photos: Gallery Posts: 774	Since the 1st of April is almost over even in the far west, it's time for revelation. HappySnap is my alter ego created for this occasion. I'm glad some of you had a laugh and I hope others weren't too annoyed by HappySnap. Mind that question about shuuter sound is based on a very true post from some other forum. Have fun

04-02-2009, 01:46 AM	#22
HappySnap Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 2 Original Poster	Originally posted by Matjazz HappySnap is my alter ego created for this occasion. Am not OK I am

04-02-2009, 02:46 AM	#23
borno Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: md-usa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,580	Good one Mat

04-02-2009, 08:08 AM	#24
Onegaki New Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 15	Actually, this information was useful for me. Especially since I plan to take pictures in a Church about three months from now. Anyone know where I can find a camera muzzle for the K200d?

04-02-2009, 08:37 AM	#25
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	Onegaki, I got caught by Matt yesterday. Sorry not twice.

04-02-2009, 09:07 AM	#26
OregonJim Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Willamette Valley, Oregon Posts: 1,327	Good one, Mat - had me going...

04-02-2009, 09:16 AM	#27
Onegaki New Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 15	Originally posted by Peter Zack Onegaki, I got caught by Matt yesterday. Sorry not twice. I am actually a new user and new to dslrs.

04-02-2009, 10:13 AM	#28
Quicksand Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Ohio (formerly SF Bay Area) Posts: 1,519	Originally posted by Quicksand I'm wondering which forum regular "HappySnap" really is. I win! What's my prize? Nice one, Mat. BTW, "HappySnap" is a pretty good handle. Me, I'm more of a "DeeplySeriousYetContentSnap."

04-02-2009, 11:56 AM	#29
Matjazz Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: EU/Slovenia Photos: Gallery Posts: 774	Originally posted by Quicksand I win! What's my prize? A virtually silent, limited edition K20D FUBAR

04-02-2009, 01:29 PM	#30
Marc Sabatella Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,685	Man, no way would I have assumed this was a joke - both of the questions posed are actually reasonably common questions by newbies to DSLR's.

K20D sounds

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