When I rotate the camera there seems to be something clunking around inside. Is this normal?
2015114
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
2015115
Maybe it's the in body image stabilizer at work. It makes a very faint sound.
2015116
no. even after dropping mine there is no such noise, and it still works perfectly. sounds like there is a problem with yours
2015117
This is not normal. I've had no problems or complaints with this incredible camera. Return it. But get another one.
2015118
As Lawrence B says "Certainly Not." You shouldn't be able to hear anything when rotating the camera. There has to be a defect!
1534070
The ball is is loosened or locked by turning the larger knob on the pedestal. Be gentle you don't have to throttle or muscle it. Counter-clockwise on the knob to loosen, clockwise to tighten.The pedestal itself can be loosened/tightened for rotation with the smaller knob that is attached to the pedestalComment: This is a simple task.Read the instructions if these efforts can not be figured out upon taking out of the box . Take 5 minutes to tinker with it before you mount your camera get angry and start throwing things; something I do not recommend :). Merry Christmas!
1157233
Mine is brand-new and when I shook it I am convinced that what you hear is the two parts of the lens covering that by design are loose flaps and make a noise when you shake the camera.
1534072
The ball is is loosened or locked by turning the larger knob on the pedestal. Be gentle you don't have to throttle or muscle it. Counter-clockwise on the knob to loosen, clockwise to tighten. The pedestal itself can be loosened/tightened for rotation with the smaller knob that is attached to the pedestal Comment: This is a simple task.Read the instructions if these efforts can not be figured out upon taking out of the box . Take 5 minutes to tinker with it before you mount your camera get angry and start throwing things; something I do not recommend :). Merry Christmas!
690009
It may be something else that is coming into contact with the camera or the way you have it mounted. Do some trouble shooting record video with it mounted in whatever way you use in regularly, run around jump up and down and do the hokie pokie (should be a great vid) then remove the camera and shake it wile firmly grasping it in your bare hand, then try holding it with just your fingers and shaking it. watch the video to see when it makes the noise. if it makes that clicking noise when you have it in your hand I would definitely contact tachyon for some help.
237581
I have the same camera. It's perfectly normal. It's just the camera focusing.
1606533
Yes, that's probably the image stabilization unit. It has some free movement when camera is not powered on - that's normal behavior. Don't know how robust this is on the long term, but from the little I tested it seemed fine. I'd be more concerned about battery life, which is relatively short.
382649
Yea it is wobbly and unattached and it is suppose to rotate. If it isnt you going through the same thing I did.
384165
The threaded metal part mounted to the case MUST rotate to secure it to the camera. If it doesn't , the case is defective. Force it. You have nothing to lose. Good luck.
942081
Just guessing, but it's probably mold. The camera leaks due to a very poorly designed access door.
2209953
I could be wrong, but it sounds like some thing might be dirty... I'm not sure if that camera has a sensor or not..
328622
I would say try to find a way to reset the camera to all it's default settings to see if it was just something silly you pressed/touched. If that doesn't work, check your return policy. Other than that.....um....try a hammer.
2284130
no I thnk that is not normal. Mine has no problem swiveling, even tho i rarely do turn it
1504924
It is dust. I have had two cameras do this... same model. If you carry the camera in your pocket dust eventually gets inside. If it is under warranty send it back. Otjerwise buy a new camera. Not a Canon.
8769
You can rotate the camera manually. The optics are sharp and for the $ its a nice camera!
806609
Mount does not rotate. Place camera on the screw mount and turn the tightening knob to stabilize camera, place on glass or metal and push down on the suction button on top and close the locking handle to secure the mount. Surface should be cleaned prior to mounting or you might have a problem with it staying secure. Hope this answers your questions
1930854
I purchased Dec 2011, my unit has a clicking, but it happens only when I move the camera around, like shaking it or more like when it's rocked side to side. It sounds like something is loose inside, like a small screw. It happens all the time, even when the camera is turned off. If I didn't know of the issue, I may not have really noticed, so, not a huge issue for me. Camera works great nonetheless and I still love picture and video results.