Hi, my camera makes a noise near the lense. Is it normal?
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No. My is quiet. I dropped it on the concrete once and it is still working. I just broke the battery only. Something is wring with yours
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Are you talking about generating noise in your Video or just lots of noise from continually auto-focusing? I can't answer for certain since I haven't used that particular set-up. In Video mode I've used my 18-55 EF-M Lens and the noise it generates is negligible at best; no noticeable noise on my videos. I haven't used an EF lens with my adapter for video yet although when I use my Sigma 80-300 EF and adapter it does generate a lot of racket with the AF turned on. I haven't used that set-up for video yet. In fact, I rarely use AF with my big EF lens- it is constantly autofocusing and wasting battery time if I use it. Are you talking about generating noise in your Video or just lots of noise from continually auto-focusing? I can't answer for certain since I haven't used that particular set-up. In Video mode I've used my 18-55 EF-M Lens and the noise it generates is negligible at best; no noticeable noise on my videos. I haven't used an EF lens with my adapter for video yet although when I use my Sigma 80-300 EF and adapter it does generate a lot of racket with the AF turned on. I haven't used that set-up for video yet. In fact, I rarely use AF with my big EF lens- it is constantly autofocusing and... » Read More Are you talking about generating noise in your Video or just lots of noise from continually auto-focusing? I can't answer for certain since I haven't used that particular set-up. In Video mode I've used my 18-55 EF-M Lens and the noise it generates is negligible at best; no noticeable noise on my videos. I haven't used an EF lens with my adapter for video yet although when I use my Sigma 80-300 EF and adapter it does generate a lot of racket with the AF turned on. I haven't used that set-up for video yet. In fact, I rarely use AF with my big EF lens- it is constantly autofocusing and wasting battery time if I use it. « Show Less
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As Zen said, it's the image stabilization. Mine does it too. It sort of sounds like white noise.
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Inside the "fake pentaprisim hump", the part where the viewfinder is, is where the image stabilization housing sits. I have had no problems and have heard the noise that you are talking about since day one. I've had mine for about 3 weeks, taken +-5k photos, and shot a beautiful wedding professionally with this camera and at no time did anything malfunction. want to see the pictures? Check them out here: http://www.roberthammphotography.com/Gallery/Moriah-and-Erics-Wedding
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I haven't heard this noise on my lens when focusing. Are your images affected in any way?
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Sure there is some noise at higher ISOs. My D5000 has noise at high ISOs too. Unless you are doing extreme cropping or making 11 X 14 inch prints I don't see much of a problem. I think way too much is made about "noise" in digicams. If you really need super quality, spend $1100. for a Nikon D7100 and a bag of lenses and you'll get superior results for sure. This camera does an excellent job for such a small sensor. Use low ISOs where you can. Your best bet it try it for yourself. Amazon has a great return policy. So far I'm very pleasantly surprised at the image quality and functionality of this small package. Sure there is some noise at higher ISOs. My D5000 has noise at high ISOs too. Unless you are doing extreme cropping or making 11 X 14 inch prints I don't see much of a problem. I think way too much is made about "noise" in digicams. If you really need super quality, spend $1100. for a Nikon D7100 and a bag of lenses and you'll get superior results for sure. This camera does an excellent job for such a small sensor. Use low ISOs where you can. Your best bet it try it for yourself. Amazon has a great return policy. So far I'm very pleasantly surprised at the image quality and... » Read More Sure there is some noise at higher ISOs. My D5000 has noise at high ISOs too. Unless you are doing extreme cropping or making 11 X 14 inch prints I don't see much of a problem. I think way too much is made about "noise" in digicams. If you really need super quality, spend $1100. for a Nikon D7100 and a bag of lenses and you'll get superior results for sure. This camera does an excellent job for such a small sensor. Use low ISOs where you can. Your best bet it try it for yourself. Amazon has a great return policy. So far I'm very pleasantly surprised at the image quality and functionality of this small package. « Show Less
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I have used the adaptor with 50mm f/1.2, 85mm, 35mm, 16-35mm,24-70mm, 100mm, 70-200mm and 100-400mm and it didn't make any noise. The problem could be you're having a defected adaptor or damaged lens contacts. In general, the adaptor works perfectly well.
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I just purchased the G9 also and I noticed a "noise" I am not sure what it is either, did you ever find out and is your camera still working ok?
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Haven't had that problem. The manual just says turn the camera off and check the connection. I'd worry that the lens electronics were damaged.
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I think that is just your auto focus. I get the same sounds from my Nikon D3100 in the video mode. But, only when it is focusing. These are primarily still picture cameras. Video is just a nice option and as yet not quite perfected yet, I guess. The more you use the video function, the better you will get at focusing and you can kinda work through it. I personally don't use it that much, but it's nice to have if you do need it.
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I too noticed the rattling noise that you're describing. I did some research on the Web and found that it was nothing to worry about as the noise disappears when the lens is powered. However, should your lens continue to rattle once mounted and POWERED on, then return it for a replacement. Hope this helps
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mine does too- it's a very noisy lens from what I can find out on the internet- not sure howl oud yours is, but mine was kinda loud- thought it was defective too- but the lens works fine, focuses fine- etc- the noise mien makes is like a cross between a motor noise and a grinding noise=-
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It is a noisy lens, but so is the 50mm f/1.4. When back focusing it sounds a bit like a small electric toy car (it doesn't have an ring ultrasonic motor) and when locking focus there is a small click like sound. That's perfectly normal.
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I'm having a similar problem. I've noticed it most in low light, when the subject moves. I don't think I've experienced it much outdoors in bright light. I've not taken the time to research it yet. I'd say I've been somewhat disappointed in the camera.
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I don't shoot video with the camera. Only sounds I've encountered are a beep when auto focusing and click when you take a picture.
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The motorized sounds you are getting are not normal in my experience. I have no sounds from the unit during video and no sounds out of the ordinary during normal everyday use. I would look into a return/swap out for another camera.
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That's strange I don't find mine to be extremely noisy at all. The loudest lens I've ever had was a 50mm 1.8 which was crazy loud!! The Tokina makes a little sound when focusing, nothing to go crazy over....