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Unsinkable II · 09-16-2011, 09:41 PM

Sony Alpha NEX-5N makes clicking sound when moved, renders captured audio useless (video) -- Engadget

kenafein · 09-16-2011, 10:37 PM

That sucks, always good to wait a bit on new electronics. Hopefully future batches wont have this problem, but there is no way this went through QA unnoticed. Sony decided to release the camera with this defect.

deadwolfbones · 09-16-2011, 10:44 PM

Don't really care, since I basically never shoot video.

There's a theory that this is related to the optical stabilization in the kit lens, but I haven't tested that theory myself yet.

Raffwal · 09-16-2011, 11:30 PM

This is a good reminder to me not to buy one of the first NEX-7s as I was plannng to. Maybe after a few months.

kenafein · 09-17-2011, 09:46 AM

The article says they isolated it to the body and that it wasn't the lens. I don't shoot video on my K-r, so I don't mind that it sucks, but I would have wanted to use the NEX for video personally. Still a great camera, but it's a bit frustrating that Sony would knowingly release it in this state.

ShinX414 · 09-17-2011, 12:51 PM

Originally posted by deadwolfbones

Don't really care, since I basically never shoot video.

There's a theory that this is related to the optical stabilization in the kit lens, but I haven't tested that theory myself yet.

Yeah, i read about that too but apparently it's the position sensor which is responsible for recognizing when you use the camera in horizontal or vertical position.
I was quite interested in the NEX-5N since i already own a NEX-3 and was waiting for newer versions but the newer models (except the nex-7) weren't quite as many changes as expected.

Michelek · 09-18-2011, 10:18 AM

It certainly is a question of something inside the body itself, as it can be heard with no lens attached (BDDT). You can hear it most clearly when the lens (or bayonet) is pointing up.
I use my NEX strictly as a digital body for mostly third partly lenses and for photography only, so this problem doesn't bother me at all, but I agree with kenafein that Sony should fix it before releasing the camera.

ShinX414 · 09-18-2011, 03:48 PM

Originally posted by Michelek

It certainly is a question of something inside the body itself, as it can be heard with no lens attached (BDDT). You can hear it most clearly when the lens (or bayonet) is pointing up.
I use my NEX strictly as a digital body for mostly third partly lenses and for photography only, so this problem doesn't bother me at all, but I agree with kenafein that Sony should fix it before releasing the camera.

you can hear it even clearer when you shake the body slightly.

jogiba · 09-20-2011, 10:41 AM - **1 Like**

You Tube

**Clarkey** · 09-20-2011, 06:49 PM

Thank you for the vid. I am really interested in this camera for a number of reasons,but having that hanging out there is somewhat moth inducing to the wallet. Still, I am currently using the E-pl1, and the kit lens makes a lot more noise than that.
Is it the accelerometer?

Jasvox · 09-25-2011, 12:23 AM

Addressed by Sony and resolution offered: Sony eSupport - Electronics - News & Alerts

Jason

jogiba · 09-25-2011, 05:06 AM

"The video is unaffected by this sound."

If this is true then why are they calling it a "Performance Improvement for Video Capture".

deadwolfbones · 09-26-2011, 09:41 AM

I think they mean the clicking doesn't affect the image in any way.

jogiba · 09-29-2011, 06:11 AM

You Tube

09-16-2011, 09:41 PM	#1
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09-16-2011, 10:37 PM	#2
kenafein Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southern California Photos: Albums Posts: 4,082	That sucks, always good to wait a bit on new electronics. Hopefully future batches wont have this problem, but there is no way this went through QA unnoticed. Sony decided to release the camera with this defect.

09-16-2011, 10:44 PM	#3
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 7,451	Don't really care, since I basically never shoot video. There's a theory that this is related to the optical stabilization in the kit lens, but I haven't tested that theory myself yet.

09-16-2011, 11:30 PM	#4
Raffwal Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The North Posts: 879	This is a good reminder to me not to buy one of the first NEX-7s as I was plannng to. Maybe after a few months.

09-17-2011, 09:46 AM	#5
kenafein Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southern California Photos: Albums Posts: 4,082	The article says they isolated it to the body and that it wasn't the lens. I don't shoot video on my K-r, so I don't mind that it sucks, but I would have wanted to use the NEX for video personally. Still a great camera, but it's a bit frustrating that Sony would knowingly release it in this state.

09-17-2011, 12:51 PM	#6
ShinX414 New Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 12	Originally posted by deadwolfbones Don't really care, since I basically never shoot video. There's a theory that this is related to the optical stabilization in the kit lens, but I haven't tested that theory myself yet. Yeah, i read about that too but apparently it's the position sensor which is responsible for recognizing when you use the camera in horizontal or vertical position. I was quite interested in the NEX-5N since i already own a NEX-3 and was waiting for newer versions but the newer models (except the nex-7) weren't quite as many changes as expected.

09-18-2011, 10:18 AM	#7
Michelek Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lodz Posts: 232	It certainly is a question of something inside the body itself, as it can be heard with no lens attached (BDDT). You can hear it most clearly when the lens (or bayonet) is pointing up. I use my NEX strictly as a digital body for mostly third partly lenses and for photography only, so this problem doesn't bother me at all, but I agree with kenafein that Sony should fix it before releasing the camera.

09-18-2011, 03:48 PM	#8
ShinX414 New Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 12	Originally posted by Michelek It certainly is a question of something inside the body itself, as it can be heard with no lens attached (BDDT). You can hear it most clearly when the lens (or bayonet) is pointing up. I use my NEX strictly as a digital body for mostly third partly lenses and for photography only, so this problem doesn't bother me at all, but I agree with kenafein that Sony should fix it before releasing the camera. you can hear it even clearer when you shake the body slightly.

09-20-2011, 06:49 PM	#10
Clarkey Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brampton, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,456	Thank you for the vid. I am really interested in this camera for a number of reasons,but having that hanging out there is somewhat moth inducing to the wallet. Still, I am currently using the E-pl1, and the kit lens makes a lot more noise than that. Is it the accelerometer?

09-25-2011, 12:23 AM	#11
Jasvox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,107	Addressed by Sony and resolution offered: Sony eSupport - Electronics - News & Alerts Jason

09-25-2011, 05:06 AM	#12
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491	"The video is unaffected by this sound." If this is true then why are they calling it a "Performance Improvement for Video Capture".

09-26-2011, 09:41 AM	#13
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 7,451	I think they mean the clicking doesn't affect the image in any way.

NEX-5N may have a "clicking" problem

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