Canon 350D rattle

[speedy 0]

I just received a brand Canon 350D and when I tilt it backwards and forwards, I can hear something rattling/moving around. An internet search shows that some people have noticed this and think it's OK, while others think it's a fault. The noise does not come from the flash unit. It sounds more like a screw is loose inside the body.

Anyone else notice this?

Dave

Fallschirmsport Marl

[AkamoFF 0]

I had used 300D with such a sounds.
Then I bougt new 350D with sounds too. Sounds go from lense and I made a conclusion that it is about its construction.

[freeflydrew 0]

i have the 350d and there's definitely no rattle...

[DancingFlame 0]

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It sounds more like a screw is loose inside the body.

There are two sources of that sound: rails of built-in flash and orientation sensor (sensor that tells camera whether you shoot vertical or horizontal frame).
Generally, first source is a louder one.

[mwabd1 0]

Open the flash and see if it goes away, my 20D rattles and I found out that it was the hinges on the flash when it is folded.

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[martz 0]

I also have a 350D and I heard that rattle too. The vendor said it is normal, something about the mirror I think.

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[speedy 0]

[replyand orientation sensor (sensor that tells camera whether you shoot vertical or horizontal frame).
Generally, first source is a louder one.

[sdctlc 0]

My 350 has a slight rattleas well but it is the flash. When open no thing but closed there is a slight rattle, I figure it is part of the opening arms..

Scott

"He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!"

[mr2mk1g 10]

You can set the playback to automatically display the picture in the correct orientation. Don't see the point personally although I guess it's useful if you're outputting to a TV.

The only rattle on my 300D is the mechanism for springing open the flash. If I open the flash and touch the leavers to stop them moving around I hear no rattle.

[speedy 0]

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I guess it's useful if you're outputting to a TV.

Where is the light bulb icon when you need it

I am wondering whether to start a poll, should a 350D rattle, yes / no / a little bit. Suppose if it takes pictures alright I shouldn't complain.

Dave

Fallschirmsport Marl

[freeflydrew 0]

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[replyand orientation sensor (sensor that tells camera whether you shoot vertical or horizontal frame).
Generally, first source is a louder one.

Why does the camera need to know whether I am shooting a vertical or horizontal frame?

And, you say it should rattle, but freeflydrew says his doesn't. Does that mean freeflydrew camera is faulty?

[speedy 0]

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I'll recheck for the rattle tonight...

What did you find then? I have found a rattle in the 300D from a freind, but that was definately the flash.

Dave

Fallschirmsport Marl

[freeflydrew 0]

i have the rattle... Didn't even notice it before.

[Faber 0]

shouldnt sound like a loose screw,but yes it ratel abit its from the flash and as said it stops it you pop it up.

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Stefan Faber

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Why does the camera need to know whether I am shooting a vertical or horizontal frame?

The file will be saved as a 3072x2048 pixels image or as a 2048x3072, depending on the said sensor. When you output the images out of the CF card they will show the right way on the screen. Wich is good. No need to rotate them in photoshop.

Carlos Martins
Portugal www.cj.smugmug.com