Should the VC growl? Mine does and it shakes the image in the viewfinder.
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I placed this lens on a Nikon N80 35mm camera and the image jerked a couple of times then began focusing normally. It only happened when I initially attached the lens and first turned the camera on. Not sure if the lens is totally compatible with 35mm. Did you attach it to a 35mm or digital? Did you determine the cause and was the lens not working correctly?
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When you zoom in, the video will shake a bit and it will make a "'shhhhhhhhh" noise.
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Thanks, I was afraid of that. A friend that bought it will probably be returning this camera because of the lack of that feature. :(
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haven't used it yet, but my other Canons (also power shots little different model) do record sound on the video. We'll try it tomorrow and let you know! It should if consistent with all other power shots I've used.
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D. Barnes is correct. Although I'm very new with the camera, I am amazed at how well the stability worked with telephoto movie. When photographing our grandson's football game, the camera was set to full zoom, and the view finder shown the movie as shaking terribly. I was certain it would be unviewable (a word?). But after downloading, it was quite amazing how steady the movie appeared. Impressive.
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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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It is a fairly noisy camera in terms of shutter and mirror operation. Shooting in live view will not relieve the situation, as the mirror recycles to the up position after each shot.
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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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I've never had that problem although I do know that you really need to hold the button down until you hear the shutter click almost an old-fashioned film camera or the picture won't take. Hope you find a solution to your problem!
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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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Try adjusting the diopter adjustment on the viewfinder- likely was off. Should view and record in focus.
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mine does not have that problem or entirely by the viewfinder or on the final photo
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I have a slight noise on mine only when using the onboard microphone. Since I do not use this microphone, it is not an issue. I have hung a rode NTG 2 on the camera and recorded sound as close to the lens as the internal microphone. Not an issue. All Camcorders do this...... Manual operation will eliminate the noise as well. Good Luck!
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Mine does that too, but it's barely noticeable. it doesn't affect the use of the camera at all.
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I also hear the noise of the engine when the Shutter is ready for shuting, but the noise level is small and it does not bother me. I wish you success!
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Yikes, mine is not that loud. If your cameras don't immediately work, then press the little black button on the back of the camera 5 or 6 times fairly rapidly and that should solve that. I can hear mine running but it is not overly loud.
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Hi again. Just tried mine out while recording a video and zooming in and out just as you asked, and it's silent. Sorry -- it does seem that you've got a lemon.