Rattle in the d800 flash: Anyone else have this problem?
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It is normal. Not saying it's not annoying, but both Nikon and Canon DSLR pop up flashes make a subtle rattle when the flash is in the down in the closed position. Here's why: Most built in flashes have a set of tiny articulated hinges. One part pivots and has a slot or track that the other part is keyed into and slides along it. Some just a hinge that slides along a track on the base of the flash. Without getting into too much mechanical moving parts theory, the hinge is designed to hold the flash unit squarely in place while able to fold or collapse down at an angle or arc. This requires to have loose sliding hinges that can freely and rapidly pop up via a spring. The loose parts are what you hear "rattling" or shifting under the flash when you tilt or shake your camera. When the flash is up, the hinges are taught. So no sound. You might ask; why don't they make the loose part more tight or put some kind of damper under it when closed? Because it would hinder the free movement it needs to quickly pop up with minimal wear and tear of thousands of times it will be used over the life of the camera. In the case of the D800; It has a free moving hinge track, or "catch" and a stationary "hook". It's the hinge part that you hear shifting at rest. I own / have owned Nikon D100, D300s, D700, and now the D800 and they all have that rattle. Also, I used to do minor repair on Canon, Nikon DSLRs and it was normal. So, after all my rambling, nothing to worry about. Unless you are shooting video. Using only the built in mic. And are shooting crazy angle movements. That will be a prob for audio, since the mic is directly under the flash base. In which I will tell you to use an external mic.
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Readnrider:Your D700 should have a faint rattle sound, with the flash down, when you turn it on its side or shake it up and down. (minus your strap related accessories)If not, then your pop up flash catches are getting stiff or sticky or your hearing is going. J/K.
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Damn, the clicking issue in Amazon's latest batch of NEX 5ns is not resolved. I ordered mine yesterday and it arrived today. Not only does it click during video, but it sounds like something is rattling around inside.
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No, we have never encountered this issue. We use the camera frequently for road and mountain biking. If you move/shake the camera while just holding it in hand I would say may be a manufacturing issue, I would return and request replacement. We have not had any issue with this camera and love it!
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CNet.com's Senior Editor Lori Grunin says that it is indeed the lens cover that is rattling, but other than an annoyance when the camcorder is in your bag and you hear the rattle, it is not a problem. "Looking at the camcorder head-on, one of the first things you notice is the odd built-in lens cover that uses a closing-eye type rather than aperture-blade type of design we usually see. It wouldn't be notable except that when closed, the two plastic pieces tend to rattle against each other; since the camcorder is off, it's not a problem, just a minor irritation."
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I never noticed it before, but something inside does make a noise when I shake the body (gently). It probably is the image stabilization. My camera seems to work OK, although I haven't had a chance to use it very much yet.
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Mine did not rattle. If it is a vigarous shake then it may just be part of the tourque displacement. But if it rattles with just regular movement most likely a defect and need to exchange it. Amazon has a great replacement program.
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Mine rattles but I haven't had issues with the ipod controls (haven't used the mic).
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Are you shooting in burst mode?Also make sure you have Long Exposure Noise Reduction turned OFF. Its found in the Custom Functions menus under Image (C.Fn-3).
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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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Hello,Maybe try turning flash off, if you haven't already. There is also a macro mode built in this camera to account for close up shots. Hope this helps. :)
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a small amount of rattle in single 18350 mode. no rattle in stacked 18350 mode. I drop mine every day though, so it may be looser than yours.
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Mine has a soft rattling sound when I shake it firmly (I just checked)--and it's brand new, working perfectly.
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traditional dryers can easily get rattling noise if something small gets sucked into the filtering process... but This one I doubt that is much of an issue, I've had mine about that long, and I don't have a rattling noise. Try slowly rotating the inner drum, and see if something 'moves' inside (aka... drops b/c it was ontop of the drum or something else, or something inside the inner 'bumps' that push the cloths)
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I've never had a problem like this, it sounds almost like the thread is damaged. LContact the manufacturer. I find this the best accessory I've ever purchased for my DSLR
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I'm having this problem with a DPF D80.It's a big problem because it was bought as a gift for elderly relatives, I took it out of the box to load it with some photos, and I MUST now get it back in the box. But it won't go as the stand won't close.
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Mine is the same way; chip rattles. Does not effect the performance. I too received a screwdriver; not sure what that is about.