Does this camera make a "click" noise like an SLR? Just curious if this camera makes any sound (asides from a fake digital sound that you can likely turn on/off).I want a side camera so I can take pics ninja style and not interfere with an event. Does this camera make a "click" noise like an SLR? Just curious if this camera makes any sound (asides from a fake digital sound that you can likely turn on/off).I want a side... » Read More Does this camera make a "click" noise like an SLR? Just curious if this camera makes any sound (asides from a fake digital sound that you can likely turn on/off).I want a side camera so I can take pics ninja style and not interfere with an event. « Show Less
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There is a little bit of noise from the focal plane shutter. Though it's not as bad as with a conventional SLR's mirror flap.
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Yes, this camera does have a physical shutter that does produce noise. The Camera Labs video review has a section democtrating the "drive mode" so that you can hear the sound it will make.http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Panasonic_Lumix_DMC_G1/video_review.shtmlI know a couple of cameras have "silent mode" for their shutters, however with any camera of this size, ninja pics may be a bit harder to pull off.
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I have not owned that camera in a long time so I cannot remember about the sound, but I'm just about 1005 positive it took video. I always watched them on my computer after I uploaded them.
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Hey Sean,I am eager to see your new posts about your camera. Since the prices are dropping dramatically here, I will order one soon myself. On another site, someone said that one of the issues with people... not the camera is that they keep expecting it to do what a DSLR (I think that is right/ I am inexperienced here) does. What are soft images?
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I haven't noticed noise from the shutter, but there is some noise when the camera is turned on - I suspect from the sensor cleaning unit. Noise, however, is not usually an issue since I shoot mostly outside.
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I don't know. As I mentioned in my review, video is bad (strong device noises) for me, and moreover not much interested in that feature. That being said, I have a rather strong feeling (based among others from statements from Fuji executives that they need to strongly improve their video capabilities), that no, there isn't be such a feature.
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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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Yes! Within the menu settings there is a "Mute" selection of either on or off. When mute is "on" there is absolutely no sound from camera operations.
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No noise. No flash in the day time. the inferred light comes on at night. Deer look at it but it does not seem to bother them. The only problem I have had with this camera is not being able to open some of the long videos.
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This camera does flash . . it doesn't make any noise as far as I can hear. I used this camera for a couple of years before I got one that doesn't flash and I got great photos with this one. It has a learning curve, as any trail camera does, and you can get a lot out of it if you try different things, read what the experts do and get your local animals used to it. I left mine in one place for a long time, checking it almost daily, and I found that the local animals got used to it to the point where several different individuals from several species seemed to pose for the camera. I now use, in addition to this one, one that doesn't flash and you don't have to be too sneaky with that one, but I still maintain that the Tasco 3 is a very good starter camera.
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Yes we have this too...plus a ticking noise! My husband just noticed it, and was like what the heck? You can actually hear it on the video while playing back if we are recording in absolute silence. When he shuts off the auto focus the ticking noise stops. I would be interested in others with this camcorder to comment on the noise.....I mean is this a defect or something that is just the way the camcorder is?
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I never heard the auto focus motor that I am aware of. You are gonna hear noise from the zoom every time you use it . You may not have that problem if you use a plug in mike, but I don't know the answer to that one. As I said, "may". If I had to do it again, I would just buy the Fulifilm SL1000 superzoom camera . Easy to download the vids and photos from the SD card onto Picasa. You could probably buy the Fujifilm SL1000 (50X zoom) for $260 if you watch the sales on Amazon. Save a lot of dough. Unless you are a nerd or you know a 10 year old, save a lot of anger getting your vids onto simple Picasa so you can put them onto Facebook. (speaking for my experience of course) I never heard the auto focus motor that I am aware of. You are gonna hear noise from the zoom every time you use it . You may not have that problem if you use a plug in mike, but I don't know the answer to that one. As I said, "may". If I had to do it again, I would just buy the Fulifilm SL1000 superzoom camera . Easy to download the vids and photos from the SD card onto Picasa. You could probably buy the Fujifilm SL1000 (50X zoom) for $260 if you watch the sales on Amazon. Save a lot of dough. Unless you are a nerd or you know a 10 year old, save a lot of anger getting your vids... » Read More I never heard the auto focus motor that I am aware of. You are gonna hear noise from the zoom every time you use it . You may not have that problem if you use a plug in mike, but I don't know the answer to that one. As I said, "may". If I had to do it again, I would just buy the Fulifilm SL1000 superzoom camera . Easy to download the vids and photos from the SD card onto Picasa. You could probably buy the Fujifilm SL1000 (50X zoom) for $260 if you watch the sales on Amazon. Save a lot of dough. Unless you are a nerd or you know a 10 year old, save a lot of anger getting your vids onto simple Picasa so you can put them onto Facebook. (speaking for my experience of course) « Show Less
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No. Here's a link to a video of probably the loudest event I've shot with it- so far. It may not seem that loud now, but I had to wear earplugs. What it will do is reveal weaknesses in the PA system and sound mix. In other words, if the sound is bad, it'll record it just like it is. If it's good, like in this video, it'll sound good later on playback. One of the main reasons I bought this camera was to record bands, and so far, so good. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvLGa96YMLU
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ok so this particular camera gives you that option? I don't have this camera. I'm looking to buy it and that's one thing that would make or break the purchase. I didn't know that's why it double flashes, thanks.
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Thanks, but I'm not talking about the clicker. The newest model (came out about 3-6 mths ago) has no sound at all with the clicker off. The older version does have a soft clicking sound even with the clicker off. Just trying to find out which one these are before buying. Thanks.
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I'm just curious if you've tried recording something on the video setting and playing it back on your computer to see if the sound comes out. The "speaker" or playback on the cameras are piss poor, not that they should be anything great, but it might be possible that you can't hear it on the camera but the sound pics up on video and you can hear it on playback. Hope that made some sense. I hope it works out for you.
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Thanks Janet, I kinda knew that, but was surprised that you would be using p&s.; I would love nothing more than to stick with a p&s;,but the shutter lag (for shooting puppies/dogs in motion)(low-key professionally) is KILLING me. Is it true, there is no p&s; with a truly shorter shutter lag?p.s. not to mention a big ol' black SLR scares heck outta puppies!
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Myrna, Have you gotten your camera, yet? If so, what do you think of it? This would be my first digital camera, and what attracts me to this is that it has manual controls. I would be learning photography on it, so I figure I should have manual and auto controls. I am looking to get a Panasonic because a sales person at Best Buy raved about them and said they have the best lenses. To be honest, I know practically nothing about photography, but have had an interest in it for many years. Do you think this camera would be a good plact to start, at least digitally? Thanks, M