Does your Canon whir? There is no internal hard drive so I am not sure what is making the noise -- has anyone else experienced this?
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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've read other reviewers comments about exactly that, a high pitched whine like a camera flash charging up. All I can say is the one I got is perfectly silent. I keep it on my nightstand and have never heard anything.
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Call canon or email. This happen to one of my older power shot when i went to the Philippines when it is always hot and very humid. They repair it or they will replace it as long as you did not drop it.
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haven't used it yet, but my other Canons (also power shots little different model) do record sound on the video. We'll try it tomorrow and let you know! It should if consistent with all other power shots I've used.
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Hi, thank you so much for the speedy reply! I have performed a reset on the camera, as well as removing both the battery pack and the watch battery, to no avail. I did think of trying an external flash unit, and am currently trying to borrow one from a friend who has a genuine Canon unit to see if this will work. I have also contacted a UK Canon-approved repairer to get a quote, so I should hopefully soon know how much I can expect to pay. Thanks again for your help in the matter. Kind Regards, Andy
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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.
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Dear Karen:Thank you for your reply. I have also contacted Canon. They were going to send me to the nearest service center, until I told them about your feedback with the same problem. Thanks for your help. I have received my refurbished replacement. I hope this one will stay function. Jeannette
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As Zen said, it's the image stabilization. Mine does it too. It sort of sounds like white noise.
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I out off updating my windows. But u might try downlink software from canon again. I had to do that once when I had another update. Sorry I couldn't help.
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You can check on page 47, item 12 "Sound Prompt". It tells how to disable, and enable the sounds. It also has a chart of what the sounds mean. I have the Canon model, and use it often.
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I am also VERY frustrated with this. Many of my pictures are coming out blurry despite holding the button half way down to focus before firing. The manual is mute on the subject. I just called Canon and they were basically no help---just said to make sure the flash was up when firing inside. I have the SD card in that it came with. Any other ideas??Thanks!!!!!!
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I haven't found the solution - but I do have exactly the same problem, on exactly the same machine. Hope someone comes up with a fix before I have to trash the thing, and swear off Cannon. If anyone has ideas..........
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I'd send it back if you can--I've had mine for a while and it oscillates just fine with no noise other than WD40 I wouldn't know what to do to it.
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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 recommend you report that to Canon Customer Service and see what they say. If, as I expect, they will indicate something not right, I'd send it back to Amazon in exchange for another since still in Amazon's 30-period for returns rather than sending it to Canon for repair. I have always gotten a very quick from Canon Customer Service and am very satisfied with the service I have gotten from them.
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Yes, I've noticed that mine rattles too. When holding the camera in its normal "landscape" position and moving it forward and back, something inside sounds loose. But, this rattling goes away when the camera is turned ON. As you've observed, the camera seems fully functional. I plan to try to check with Panasonic customer support to see what they say before I return it. Do you have any new info?
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That problem occurs with many Canons. Canon knows about the problem, but has done nothing to help people with the issue. When we e-mailed them about the error, they basically just wanted to sell us a new printer. This is part of their response, "...You are eligible for Canon's Loyalty Program. This is for out of warranty units which have been diagnosed to require service, or for some reason are incompatible with a new or upgraded system. This option allows you a one-time opportunity to purchase a replacement product, discounted from the list price, and with free FedEx Ground shipping. If you would like to take part in this option, please call our Sales Department..." Our printer wasn't that old, just past the one-year warranty. So, we bought and new printer, but it is not a Canon. If you visit the Canon Forum website and search for the error, you will find more frustrated customers with the same problem. Sorry.