topic Re: ZV-1 Strange Shutter Noise in Cyber-shot compact cameras

ZV-1 Strange Shutter Noise

Photo19 — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 16:49:14 GMT

I'd appreciate some advice about my brand new ZV-1 please. There's a strange metallic/vibration-like ping noise immediately after I press the shutter to take a shot. I've owned countless cameras over the years, including several with leaf shutters, and I haven't heard this before.

It isn't loud, but it is audible to me in a quiet room at normal hand holding distance. Putting my ear close to the camera and the noise is very distinct.

I'd be very grateful if ZV-1 owners could listen closely to their camera and report back.

Re: ZV-1 Strange Shutter Noise

jumpsuit — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 11:52:59 GMT

Hi @Photo19 and welcome to the UK Community

I've just tested my Son's ZV-1 but I didn't hear anything like you described.

The only noise made after pressing the shutter was the electronic shutter sound and there was

no noise after I turned that off.

Have you tried silent shooting mode to see if that's any better/worse?

Re: ZV-1 Strange Shutter Noise

Photo19 — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 12:44:41 GMT

Hi, many thanks for the reply.

There are no odd noises when using the electronic shutter. The noise occurs when the leaf shutter is in operation, it’s a ‘ping’ sound at the same time as the normal shutter sound. I have quite sensitive hearing so I can hear it in a quiet room, but others may need to hold their ear next to their camera - at which point it’s quite distinct.

I think leaf shutters do contain a spring, but none of the other leaf shutter cameras I’ve owned over the years (including two RX100 models) have made this sound. I'm curious as to whether it's a fault, before I raise a return for the camera.