new camera query...

mr cat · 03-09-2007, 08:57

just got my new camera (canon 400D) - but there seems to be a rattling noise when I gently shake it... is this normal..?

cheers

p.s. please don't say - 'don't shake it then!'

**stepheno** · 03-09-2007, 09:01

With a new camera I would say not normal. Can you be any more specific as to which part of the camera rattles?

mr cat · 03-09-2007, 09:05

yeah, it's seems to be coming from the front where the sensor is...it still occurs when I put the lense on too...just sounds like something's loose...

it's my first dslr so I'm not sure...

**stepheno** · 03-09-2007, 09:12

Could be the mirror is a bit slack. If it was me I would take the lens off and check the mirror then maybe lock the mirror up and have a look behind. Failing that take it back for a replacement.

mr cat · 03-09-2007, 09:16

hi - I've just done a google and it seems to be a known issue...ho hum!

a colleague owns this camera and he'll be in the office within an hour - I'll ask him too...

silkstone · 03-09-2007, 09:32

It's the orientation sensor which consists of a small ball-bearing in a tube. It allows the image to be rotated automatically on the display when in portrait mode. Nothing at all to worry about.

mr cat · 03-09-2007, 09:37

yeah, I've just looked - I've had the flash turned on and it's part of the bracket on that - they're a tad slack...nothing to worry about at all...!

thanks guys

03-09-2007, 08:57	#1 (permalink)
mr cat Been here a while Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: weardale Posts: 255	new camera query... just got my new camera (canon 400D) - but there seems to be a rattling noise when I gently shake it... is this normal..? cheers p.s. please don't say - 'don't shake it then!'

03-09-2007, 09:01	#2 (permalink)
stepheno Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,835	Re: new camera query... With a new camera I would say not normal. Can you be any more specific as to which part of the camera rattles?

03-09-2007, 09:05	#3 (permalink)
mr cat Been here a while Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: weardale Posts: 255	Re: new camera query... yeah, it's seems to be coming from the front where the sensor is...it still occurs when I put the lense on too...just sounds like something's loose... it's my first dslr so I'm not sure...

03-09-2007, 09:12	#4 (permalink)
stepheno Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,835	Re: new camera query... Could be the mirror is a bit slack. If it was me I would take the lens off and check the mirror then maybe lock the mirror up and have a look behind. Failing that take it back for a replacement.

03-09-2007, 09:16	#5 (permalink)
mr cat Been here a while Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: weardale Posts: 255	Re: new camera query... hi - I've just done a google and it seems to be a known issue...ho hum! a colleague owns this camera and he'll be in the office within an hour - I'll ask him too...

03-09-2007, 09:32	#6 (permalink)
silkstone Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Silkstone Common, Yorkshire, UK Posts: 3,742	Re: new camera query... It's the orientation sensor which consists of a small ball-bearing in a tube. It allows the image to be rotated automatically on the display when in portrait mode. Nothing at all to worry about.

03-09-2007, 09:37	#7 (permalink)
mr cat Been here a while Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: weardale Posts: 255	Re: new camera query... yeah, I've just looked - I've had the flash turned on and it's part of the bracket on that - they're a tad slack...nothing to worry about at all...! thanks guys

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