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01/30/2006 07:54:15 PM · #1 |
I've had a Rebel XT for a few months now, and definitely love it.
Recently, though, I've noticed that the shutter mechanism is much louder than on other SLRs. I certainly expect to hear the click-clack of the mirror moving back and forth, but this also makes a high pitched whirring sound with each shot. (It almost sounds like a motorized film advance.)
I didn't really notice it until I was out shooting with friends: Their SLRs were much quieter. Even the 300D (prev model) was much quieter. The only reason I'm concerned is that I'm going to be taking pictures at my brother's wedding soon-- I want to make sure the noise isn't too distracting for the ceremony.
I don't know anyone with an XT, so I have nothing to compare it to. Is this sound normal? Thanks in advance for the info!
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01/30/2006 08:03:07 PM · #2 |
| I havent noticed anything of the sort, but then I don't really have anything to compare it to. |
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01/30/2006 08:03:23 PM · #3 |
The XT is higher pitched, but not louder. I remember seeing some comparisons, and so I searched, and found this for you:
Comparison of sound levels
Edit: Scratch that last comment about another site, the links under the shots on the site above have the sounds!
Message edited by author 2006-01-30 20:06:22.
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01/30/2006 08:04:22 PM · #4 |
I agree it does sound sort of like a film body. The original DRebel wasn't nearly so loud as this. I have no idea why. Maybe someone else can fill us in.
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01/30/2006 08:49:00 PM · #5 |
| Mine does sound pretty close to the recording in the sound level comparison, so I guess it's working normally. Thanks for the help! |
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01/30/2006 08:50:59 PM · #6 |
I have noticed that my 300D is a bit louder than the 20D, when I held one of those in my hands recently. The 20D is about as quiet as my ELAN 7N film body.
I think that the Rebel brand just might be made without as quiet operating components. |
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01/30/2006 10:29:20 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by Nelzie:
I have noticed that my 300D is a bit louder than the 20D, when I held one of those in my hands recently. The 20D is about as quiet as my ELAN 7N film body.
I think that the Rebel brand just might be made without as quiet operating components. |
? I would have said it's the other way around, the 20D is noisier than the 300D and 10D in my experience... I've not got the 300D at the moment to verify, but I was under the impression that the 20D was the king of the noise...
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01/30/2006 10:40:11 PM · #8 |
I think the rebel's shutter slides backwards some, before opening/closing...maybe that affects the noise?
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01/30/2006 10:45:15 PM · #9 |
I've only seen the Rebel XT in action once.. but the shutter sounded really electronic, rather than mechanical.
Is this a feature you can turn on and off? I hope so.. ick. |
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01/30/2006 11:10:42 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by deapee:
I think the rebel's shutter slides backwards some, before opening/closing...maybe that affects the noise? |
Hu?
It's a metal curtain focal plane shutter, similar to all other current tech slr's..... What do you mean by 'slides backwards'
Cheers, Me.
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01/30/2006 11:43:58 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by KiwiChris:
Originally posted by deapee:
I think the rebel's shutter slides backwards some, before opening/closing...maybe that affects the noise? |
Hu?
It's a metal curtain focal plane shutter, similar to all other current tech slr's..... What do you mean by 'slides backwards'
Cheers, Me. |
I mean the shutter slides backwards -- are you confused, or just calling me out? It was designed that way so that the rear of the lens can be placed closer to the sensor.
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01/30/2006 11:59:37 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by deapee:
I mean the shutter slides backwards -- are you confused, or just calling me out? It was designed that way so that the rear of the lens can be placed closer to the sensor. |
Interesting bit of info, if it is that. Any references on where you heard that? I generally thought all SLR were the "window_blind" type shutters anymore..
I do wonder if the mirror noise would be more the culprit than the actual shutter mechanism...
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01/31/2006 12:04:36 AM · #13 |
Dave, you must be wrong, this diagram clearly show the shutter mechanism behind the mirror, meaning that there would be no reason for it to move back to accomodate a lens or anything.
Diagram
It's prolly more an issue of sound proofing than the mirror or shutter come to think of it... The XT feels cheap to me anyways...
Message edited by author 2006-01-31 00:05:31.
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01/31/2006 12:04:44 AM · #14 |
I have no idea -- maybe it's the mirror that slides, I don't know what I'm talking about...something in there is different and slides before folding.
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01/31/2006 12:16:51 AM · #15 |
I dont knwo I just searched for a little while and can't find it. I did read something like that, but I have no idea where. I think it was while I was researching lenses -- and God only knows who's site you end up when you're just going through Google search results.
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