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John Stakes · November 24th, 2008, 06:55 PM

So I finally decided to spend some time alone with my camera : ). I was in a near silent room and I was practicing zoom and focusing techniques. I noticed that when I zoom using the rocker, I can actually hear the servos moving. Kind of a rubbing sound i think? Should I be able to hear these?

I have used servos in the past in building projects so I know they do make noise...I just thought the A1 used some type of mystery solution that allowed silent operation ; ). Seriously though, does this mean anything? Or am I just dreaming of a camera that can operate with absolute zero sound? I have less than 100hrs on the cam.

JS

Mike Flynn · November 24th, 2008, 07:18 PM

Nope, I can hear mine too. Funny, just realized it as well since I almost never record in such quiet conditions.

Bill Pryor · November 24th, 2008, 09:05 PM

Every zoom lens I've ever used has made noise, but I never zoom when recording dialog so it's not a problem.

John Stakes · November 24th, 2008, 10:22 PM

good just making sure everything is normal.

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Originally Posted by Mike Flynn

Nope, I can hear mine too. Funny, just realized it as well since I almost never record in such quiet conditions.

If you really want to hear the servos go crazy turn on the high speed zoom ; )

glad I'm not the only one.

JS

Tripp Woelfel · November 24th, 2008, 11:02 PM

I have heard it too. It can get awfully dammed quiet in a snow field. Depending upon your mic, it will pick it up. The on board mic definitely will.

That said, I've never had is spoil the audio. Not too many rocket zooms when shooting nature. And when you're shooting people, it's not likely to happen then either.

Forewarned is forearmed. Now you know and although you'll consider the issue from time to time, it'll be in your memory bank when you're out in the field.

Lou Bruno · November 26th, 2008, 08:37 PM

Purchase a Mic. isolater with a shock mount. RODE sells them as well as other audio suppliers. I think it is a SM-5.

John Brinks · December 1st, 2008, 01:48 PM

If you REALLY want to hear loud zoom noises, set the speed to high, and zoom while the camera is pointed straight up or down... i guess it does not like working against gravity!!!

Janson Williams · December 4th, 2008, 02:23 PM

idk how to word this

but does anyone of you, when you zoom with the ring, feel and hear friction noise?

i dont get it at all with the focus and iris ring

thanks

November 24th, 2008, 06:55 PM	#1
John Stakes Major Player Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 558	Do you hear yours too? So I finally decided to spend some time alone with my camera : ). I was in a near silent room and I was practicing zoom and focusing techniques. I noticed that when I zoom using the rocker, I can actually hear the servos moving. Kind of a rubbing sound i think? Should I be able to hear these? I have used servos in the past in building projects so I know they do make noise...I just thought the A1 used some type of mystery solution that allowed silent operation ; ). Seriously though, does this mean anything? Or am I just dreaming of a camera that can operate with absolute zero sound? I have less than 100hrs on the cam. JS

November 26th, 2008, 08:37 PM	#6
Lou Bruno Go Cycle Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntington, NY Posts: 815	Purchase a Mic. isolater with a shock mount. RODE sells them as well as other audio suppliers. I think it is a SM-5. __________________ Lou Bruno

November 24th, 2008, 07:18 PM	#2
Mike Flynn Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Renton, WA Posts: 94	Nope, I can hear mine too. Funny, just realized it as well since I almost never record in such quiet conditions.

November 24th, 2008, 09:05 PM	#3
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	Every zoom lens I've ever used has made noise, but I never zoom when recording dialog so it's not a problem.

November 24th, 2008, 11:02 PM	#5
Tripp Woelfel Trustee Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North Conway, NH Posts: 1,745	I have heard it too. It can get awfully dammed quiet in a snow field. Depending upon your mic, it will pick it up. The on board mic definitely will. That said, I've never had is spoil the audio. Not too many rocket zooms when shooting nature. And when you're shooting people, it's not likely to happen then either. Forewarned is forearmed. Now you know and although you'll consider the issue from time to time, it'll be in your memory bank when you're out in the field.

December 1st, 2008, 01:48 PM	#7
John Brinks Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Phoenix Az Posts: 69	If you REALLY want to hear loud zoom noises, set the speed to high, and zoom while the camera is pointed straight up or down... i guess it does not like working against gravity!!!

December 4th, 2008, 02:23 PM	#8
Janson Williams Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 101	idk how to word this but does anyone of you, when you zoom with the ring, feel and hear friction noise? i dont get it at all with the focus and iris ring thanks