I received this camera and it is almost all plastic and when I shake it, it has a movement. Is this normal?
1885826
Never noticed until you asked but, yes mine does have a little movement when I shake it. Works great though.
1885827
sorry what you mean movement? to which extent?it's heavy camera have some plastic parts, but still strong when i shake it juts move but not noticeable, this i think stabilization sensor but in fact i try this camera it's great i think you should check you warranty maybe you return it or change it
1885828
No I would say that is not normal at all. It does have a lot of plastic parts but overall this is a nice camera. I think you should return it and get a replacement or money back.
1885829
Mine does not do this, it is pretty heavy. Did you buy the whole camera or just the shell?
1885830
Mine does not do this... did you by the whole camera or just the shell? Mine is pretty heavy and I love it!!
1885831
What do you mean by a "movement"? If you mean there seems to be something loose inside the camera, I have not experienced that. If you mean you get a blurry shot of a moving object, I have found that sometimes the focusing mechanism works well and sometimes it does not. I have gotten clear shots of my kid playing tennis and some blurry shots... trial and error.
1885832
Mine is almost all plastic, I think that's normal I just shook mine and there is a small movement inside...this my first really camera and so I don't know if its support to do that but the Camera works great I've had it almost a week and lo e it"
1885833
I bought this product in December, and it has no movement when I shake it, that is not normal.
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.
2198006
Sam, Thanks for the question. I primarily take still shots so I do not know much about the shaking. It is a very good, hight quality all around lens. I'll give it a video test run and get back to you on the results. Best, Jonathan
217288
Personally, I haven't had a problem with minor movement or taking a picture on the move, briefly stopping for the pic, and moving again. We just completed a trip to Europe, and the photos were fantastic. Sharp and clear. But I think it's up to you and how steady you think your hands are. Most new cameras today, like Sony, have image stabilization. But there is a point where stabilization and shaky become two different things.
1817943
I had a similar issue and found that it was a result of tightening the posts too much. The cams they used are also of lower quality so many that actually locked into place didn't give you the "click" feeling that would let you know you had it right. I put mine together with full anticipation that it need to be fix within a few weeks, so far (4 months later) it's holding strong to daily use with no indication of loosening.
35025
Quite possible that one of the pins is bent inside the camera.... I would check that first.
1235783
It feels electronic, it rotates continuously, and does not seem to be linked to the mechanicals, (there is no visible movement of the elements when the camera is powered off)
681244
On mine, the pan motion is fairly smooth, while the tilt is slightly abrupt at first. It is still not bad overall though, and I would recommend it if you need a lightweight tripod for travel for its overall sturdiness.
1319479
I haven't noticed any shaking/ vibration. However, I haven't used it as a dash cam.
1893626
This normal. Most of the reviews complain of it, but read the packaging. It suppose to be covered in the white flaky film. I shake mine over the garbage can and get rid of the excess white flakes. No mess!
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.
417766
Nope, I have not had a single problem with this camera, I have had it about a year. No wiggles. I use it a lot. Hope this helps.
2123504
I don't think rattling is good. I'd take it to a camera repair shop that you trust.
1606535
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.
891362
Yeah it's normal, it sucks battery big time :-( other than that it's a cool camera. You need to invest in Sanyo Eneloop battery. They're the best!.
1632721
Perhaps you got some bad film, mine worked fine. I would suggest trying another film & if it happens again it may be your camera
996491
If the lens is mounted and the camera is "On" then you may be hearing the aperture. This is normal. If the lens isn't mounted and you can hear a clunk if you move it this would not be normal.