Former 50D Owner has switched sides.

Hello, I just want to start out by saying that a year ago I would not have been caught dead with a Nikon. After much debate, and a recent D7000 purchase, I have to say I am converted.

I do have one complaint and I am not sure if this is just the way the camera is or if its my copy... but upon shutter release

After shutter releases (at the end of the exposure) I hear a spring sound....sort of an echo... I only just recently noticed it because I was playing with it on my couch in complete silence.. I have had the camera since Xmas. I currently have the 18-105 mounted. Please tell me that all do this?

Thanks.

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try the quiet shutter mode,, or try the delay mode, that lifts the mirror first,, see if you can isolate when it happens,,

If you don't mind risk of dust, try it in manual mode without a lens,, but realize,, that you are risking the sensor to dust,, if you do this,, at least hold it down

stmv said:

try the quiet shutter mode,, or try the delay mode, that lifts the mirror first,, see if you can isolate when it happens,,

If you don't mind risk of dust, try it in manual mode without a lens,, but realize,, that you are risking the sensor to dust,, if you do this,, at least hold it down

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Ill try this when i get home... I dont know if it just started or if i have never noticed it... i do not have that many clicks on this body yet....but it doesnt seem like it should make this sound. IDK

I am new to Nikons.... I just need to know if this is how they are..

if you get concern,, go to a local camera store,, and try a few clicks with them,,,, after 40 years of Nikon,, just used to the sound,,, but I do use the delay mode to mimimize mirror effects.

Well, I tried it in MUP mode to isolate the mirror operations and it makes the sound after each motion. The mechanism seems to be working normally but there is a spring/resonance reaction after the mirror moves up and again after it returns. Its obvious that it is the flip up mechanism spring (or whatever is used) since it happens every time the mirror moves. It's not loud but noticable. I am gonna stop in cameta camera today to try a demo.

Welcome. I too am a 50D convert. The darkness awaits you.

Did you buy the camera new? If so, if there is anything wrong, then it'll be covered under warranty.

Maybe you just have really super sensitive hearing. But yeah...take it in and see what the boys at the camera store have to say about it.

Are you shooting in Live view mode or through the view finder?

Well I went to Cameta and tried a demo next to mine. It was a little loud in there and I could not here it. Doesn't mean it wasn't there. Yes mine is very faint and I only here it indoors in the quiet but I would think a camera above the entry level would sound more solid.. IDK It very well may be me owning Canons for too long.... The saleperson said nothing was wrong with it.... I just think I was bothering him. Any way he did make a good point. If the image quality is good and the shutter is working in all modes.... I shouldn't worry too much. I guess i will take his advise since I cannot return it.....gifted and may be a import....

The D7000 takes very nice photos especially in the f8 range with the 18-105... Time to get some good glass.....