"Ka-Lunk!" Digital Camera Noise
Aug 28, 2018 08:07:21 #
Is it just me or do other people find the noise from a digital camera annoying? I have muted my camera. Animals and birds are no longer startled when I take their photos. I can take photos at a wedding - even during the "I do" - and there is just the "I do" with no loud, distracting and annoying "Ka-Lunk!" (I also use natural lighting; not flash.) The birds and animals continue what they do naturally rather than stare at the camera or leave the scene. Even my ancient 35mm cameras didn't make as much noise as some of the digital cameras that are used these days.
Shhhh. I enjoy the silence.
Shhhh. I enjoy the silence.
Aug 28, 2018 08:14:11 #
I have a "quiet" feature on my camera but it is NOT quiet. It sounds about the same as the regular noise to me. I actually like the sound of the shutter. But there are times when you just want to be quiet and not draw attention. I have an old film camera and that thing is super loud. I don't take that anywhere that I would need to be halfway quiet. But the noise there is the film advancing. Surprisingly loud. My digital is much quieter. So I agree with you there are times I'd like it to be quieter. But overall, I enjoy that snapping sound of a photo in the making!
Aug 28, 2018 08:17:27 #
I agree. I silenced all my camera's when I first got each one. Found that menu option best for photo'ing wildlife in many instances!
Aug 28, 2018 08:36:48 #
donrent
Loc: Punta Gorda , Fl
insman1132 wrote:
I agree. I silenced all my camera's when I first got each one. Found that menu option best for photo'ing wildlife in many instances!
OK so HOW do you "sila\ence" your camera ? I have a Canon t2i.
Aug 28, 2018 09:50:08 #
Aug 28, 2018 09:54:09 #
RSpinney wrote:
Is it just me or do other people find the noise fr... (show quote)
I love the shutter noise and was disappointed to learn the new Nikon Z series mirrorless was not as loud as the dSLR.
Aug 28, 2018 10:48:32 #
amfoto1
Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA
donrent wrote:
OK so HOW do you "sila\ence" your camera ? I have a Canon t2i.
DSLRs like T2i cannot be silenced completely. The mirror flipping up out of the way and the shutter opening and closing make some noise (varies by model). Some DSLRs have a "quiet" mode that helps a little, but slows down shooting.
Digital point-n-shoot and mirrorless don't have a moving mirror or physical shutter. They use an electronic shutter that can be completely silent. Most are set up to give a "fake" shutter noise (it's weird to have no noise at all... can even leave you wondering if the camera is working at all). Depending upon the model, it may be possible for the "shutter noise" to be turned off or changed or possibly adjusted quieter or louder.
Aug 28, 2018 11:06:26 #
amfoto1 wrote:
DSLRs like T2i cannot be silenced completely. The ... (show quote)
Mirrorless cameras don't have mechanical shutters????
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Aug 28, 2018 11:27:57 #
Bill_de wrote:
Mirrorless cameras don't have mechanical shutters????
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So far the MILC all have mechanical shutter. I actually hoped that the Nikon Z series can eliminate it but they can't yet.
Aug 28, 2018 11:30:50 #
Bill_de wrote:
Mirrorless cameras don't have mechanical shutters????
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My Pentax "Q" has whisper-quiet leaf shutter.
Aug 28, 2018 13:05:26 #
Most of that noise is not the shutter, it is the mirror going up and down.
And my Canons have an"s" drive setting that slows the mirror (and fps) to reduce the noise.
With a mirrorless camera there is no mirror going up and down so they are much quieter.
And my Canons have an"s" drive setting that slows the mirror (and fps) to reduce the noise.
With a mirrorless camera there is no mirror going up and down so they are much quieter.
Aug 28, 2018 16:45:50 #
RSpinney wrote:
Is it just me or do other people find the noise fr... (show quote)
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sound_blimp
Aug 29, 2018 07:16:33 #
donrent wrote:
OK so HOW do you "sila\ence" your camera ? I have a Canon t2i.
If you immerse it under about a foot of water....no one will ever hear it (again).
Aug 29, 2018 07:22:07 #
That sound comes from the mirror flapping up out of the way, and the focal plane shutter running past the sensor. Much of that sound can be eliminated using "mirror lockup."
You can still get a rangefinder camera (no mirror to slap) with a leaf shutter (no focal plane shutter) if you want really quiet!
You can still get a rangefinder camera (no mirror to slap) with a leaf shutter (no focal plane shutter) if you want really quiet!
Aug 29, 2018 07:29:43 #
Retina
Loc: Near Charleston,SC
RSpinney wrote:
Is it just me or do other people find the noise fr... (show quote)
Having started digital with point-and-shoot Fujifilm and Nikon cameras it was a treat to be able to use them in settings where even a leaf shutter would be too loud. They record more slowly and have image noise, but they are great when silence is necessary. Annoying is not the term I think of. Unacceptable is a better term at times. In other settings the clunk of a DSLR is a handy indicator of when the shutter is released, especially when fighting shutter shake with a delay timer. The loud shutters of Sony’s mirrorless cameras are why I didn’t buy one after being attracted by their capabilities. My next camera will have an electronic shutter mode. I understand some of the mirrorless bodies have it. As for the sound, I never met a shutter I didn't like. Sounds crazy, but it's the only reason I keep my old SLR bodies.
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