Anyone else hearing a lot of camera noise? My Ultra works fine in all respects but one...when I play back videos, there is so much camera noise that it's just annoying. We have to put the sound on mute, or else listen to incessant clicking and whining. It is so loud you can hardly hear the audio. Anyone else have this problem? Is this what a small video camera sounds like? Anyone else hearing a lot of camera noise? My Ultra works fine in all respects but one...when I play back videos, there is so much camera noise that it's just annoying. We have to put the... » Read More Anyone else hearing a lot of camera noise? My Ultra works fine in all respects but one...when I play back videos, there is so much camera noise that it's just annoying. We have to put the sound on mute, or else listen to incessant clicking and whining. It is so loud you can hardly hear the audio. Anyone else have this problem? Is this what a small video camera sounds like? « Show Less
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i hear this "beeping" as i describe it, as well, and have found others on youtube that experience this as well with this camera, it is quite annoying, although its not nearly as loud as you make it seem.. most people dont notice it even, but once you do it is quite annoying... i wondered if i got a defective unit but after finding many others that also have this it seems to be just how the camera is , i still have 20 some days to return it and i probably will because of this, oh well.
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Yes...I'm hearing a "beeping" electronic sound too. I actually returned my frist Flip due to software errors and also this noise problem. I just got a new one in the mail and it's making the noise too. Not as loud as the other one, but it's still there....and very annoying! If anyone knows how to fix this problem, please reply. Thanks!!!!
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Whatever it is, it isn't just static - I'll be returning my unit for another one after I dig the boxes out of the trash. If the second one isn't better, I'll move on to another video camcorder entirely. If it didn't have this problem and the sound volume being too low, it'd be great. I could kick myself for not looking at enough reviews before buying!
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I just got my ultra today. When I play back the video on my TV with the RV cable, there's a lot of static in the sound. But when I put the video on my computer and play it, there's no static. I know the problem is not with my TV because I have the original flip, and it doesn't produce static on my TV. So I'm thinking the problem is either with my RV cable or with the RV output of the camera. Not sure whether it's worth it to get a replacement. Has anybody else had this problem?
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The only time I hear that beeping is when I put it on the TV but other than that, I don't hear it when I download it to my computer and I don't hear it on the playback. It's fine with me since I probably won't ever use the TV to watch it.
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I noticed this beeping/tone sound as well when someone speaks. It's especially noticeable when people are speaking relatively softly. Is this audio distortion common for everyone?
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Yes - I just bought one - got it on Friday, today's Sunday and I hear incessant camera noise and the unit itself just doesn't have loud enough playback. Haven't found a way to increase volume through the editing process.
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Hey, I hear the beeping when I'm taking the video and when the video is played online. It's more than irritating. It's a defect. Also, the volume is way too low. I'm irritated that these critical things aren't right.
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yeh the problem i'm having and i think the original poster is having is more of electronic beeping type noises rather than static, the static is probably just something to do with your hookup to the tv if it's fine on your computer and camera... but when i play back a video on my camera or computer i hear an annoying faint beeping sounding in the background
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I have a slight noise on mine only when using the onboard microphone. Since I do not use this microphone, it is not an issue. I have hung a rode NTG 2 on the camera and recorded sound as close to the lens as the internal microphone. Not an issue. All Camcorders do this...... Manual operation will eliminate the noise as well. Good Luck!
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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.
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Hi David. Can you explain why so many reviewers have said there are bad problems with visual "noise" at so many settings, and even worse in low light? I really want to buy this camera for every other reason, but worried about image quality. Your experience seems quite difference. I also read a pro review that said all the images were soft/not finely detailed because of the Venus processor's over-suppression of the images. What do you think?
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Hi MRK. Thanks for your update!As I said, I checked that it was not on mute and still nothing. I actually tried what you said yesterday, but just in case I tried it again today and still no playback sound, no shutter sound... Nothing. I can see the volume bars go up and down but I still hear (guess!): Nothing.This is not my first PowerShot. I truly love them and, even though the playback sound is not perfect, is still does give an idea of how things are going.Oh well, already contacted Amazon for an exchange.Nice to hear your luck was different! Enjoy!
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Jenna, I do not have this issue. There is a slight noise while focusing but not a loud noise. Possibly take to a local camera store to checkout? Good luck. Rich.
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In a word Yes. I only ever shot one video just to see how it worked and the sound seemed weak. Never played on my computer though but did read that others had your same experience as you. Battery saving feature??
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I've had the same problem with my ultra plus since day one. It was a gift and I didn't pursue taking it back to the original retailer. I've discovered that by holding the pause/record button in for a second or two it works better, but even this doesn't work every time. At times I have to turn the camera off while recording in order to stop recording. Really aggravating. Wish I could be of more help but it appears to be a widespread problem with this video camera. Otherwise I'd recommend this neat little camera to anybody. Since it seems to be a widespread problem I'd suggest folks buy a different camera. Should you discover a solution to this problem I do hope you'll post. I've had the same problem with my ultra plus since day one. It was a gift and I didn't pursue taking it back to the original retailer. I've discovered that by holding the pause/record button in for a second or two it works better, but even this doesn't work every time. At times I have to turn the camera off while recording in order to stop recording. Really aggravating. Wish I could be of more help but it appears to be a widespread problem with this video camera. Otherwise I'd recommend this neat little camera to anybody. Since it seems to be a widespread problem I'd suggest folks buy a... » Read More I've had the same problem with my ultra plus since day one. It was a gift and I didn't pursue taking it back to the original retailer. I've discovered that by holding the pause/record button in for a second or two it works better, but even this doesn't work every time. At times I have to turn the camera off while recording in order to stop recording. Really aggravating. Wish I could be of more help but it appears to be a widespread problem with this video camera. Otherwise I'd recommend this neat little camera to anybody. Since it seems to be a widespread problem I'd suggest folks buy a different camera. Should you discover a solution to this problem I do hope you'll post. « Show Less
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We had the same issue, and I'm pretty sure we didn't have it on VOX. We never keep it on VOX. From what I remember, we turned off and unplugged everything and re-paired the camera(s) to reset it. We may have had to do that a couple times (I don't remember exactly), but it did eventually stop. I think we even had 2 cameras at the time, and it only blinked out on one of them?
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Problem: Yes, the tape drive system produces an undesirable sound. I sent my original back to have it repaired. Sony could not correct this noise problem, but they did report to me that they tried several of the cameras on site and all of them also made the sound. I requested another new camera which they agreed to, but it does the same thing. Fix: I tried using an external mic on a stand, but the quality would pick up too much ambient noise. I recently corrected the problem by purchasing a Rodeo Shotgun Mic with an adapter shoe for the camera mount. I wish I had done this years ago. You don't realize how important good sound pickup is until you use a good quality mic.
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Well some noise is normal and that seems to be what you have going on. If your near a computer or router or any fluorescent lights you will get some EM interference. And that is what it sounds like in your video. You can buy a cheap noise gate and set the threshold to say -75 db and that will clean all that up.
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The sound records on the videos OK and I can hear it when I upload them to my computer. But the camera itself makes no sounds whatsoever -- no video playback sound, no shutter sound, etc., despite what the camera settings are. It's almost as if its own speaker is not connected / broken.
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Very low sound coming through camera from someone trying to talk through browser. When listening via browser, sound isn't crisp and clear but full of static. When I talk to someone through the camera via browser, I don't get close to the camera but my sound level has to be much higher than normal.
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It may be the VR, which can make a clicking sound and humming sound. Turn it on and take shots, then turn off and take shots and see if there's a difference. Also, just test it when taking a shot; if it clicks and stops after the photo has been taken, it's the VR and nothing to worry about. VR includes little motors in the lens, so it's just those motors working.
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I read all the customer reviews before I bought this camera. Several of the customers who has bought this camera complained about a motorboating sound when they tried to video. When I went to Costco and read their reviews it was also on their writeups. I have to assume it is inherent in this device. This Olympus is the first one I have owned, and outside of the noise I love it. If it effects the video in any way I haven't noticed it.
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i have a HL61A650 , i have the same issue when its on, but then it will still make that noise for a few minutes after its off... some louder than others...kind of like a snap, crackling or pop...not trying to be funny but thats what it sounds like... picture and sound of the movies are fine..."samsung" supposed tech came out but could not find anything...of course...still annoying after 2 years..
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That is noise from the Canon M. I have the same problem. It sounds a lot better on records with less internal noise.