Just got my 300d - making noise?

[hank1105]

Just got the 300d, quick question. Everything was sealed when I received the camera. Upon taking it out of the box it sounded like something was loose inside, not really sure though. If I should shake the camera I can hear something. I don't have a CF card yet, but did charge the battery and gave it a try just in preview mode, seems to work fine.

Is there anything I need to worry about here or is a slight noise ok? This only comes in when I shake it, which I don't do that often. Any info would be great. Hopefully it is normal and nothing major. Thanks.

Hank

[s00pcan]

Is it the camera orientation sensor? My G3 has one and it makes noise. I don't know if the rebel has that though.

[Belmondo]

I don't think so. We've talked about this before, and I think the generally held opinion is that it's the flash rattling around a little bit. Obviously if the camera doesn't work properly, it's a big problem. Otherwise it's probably not a concern.

And if someone tells you it's the film take-up reel, get away from that person as fast as you can. :wink:

[HJMinard]

That is (most likely) the orientation sensor you're hearing (senses when you are shooting portrait rather than landscape). Perfectly normal.

[HJMinard]

Belmondo's right ... my flash does rattle a little if I shake my camera. However, if I just gently turn my DRebel to the portrait orientation, I hear a slight little click that I believe is the orientation sensor. Either way, a little rattling is normal with the DRebel. I wouldn't be concerned as long as everything is functioning properly.

[hank1105]

Cool, you guys are awesome, instant answers. I appreciate the information. It makes sense it being the orientation sensor. I have some definite reading to do, the manual is very detailed. Can't wait to try this thing out. I am really glad I made this choice to purchase this camera, I was going to get a POS Canon S-60 or something like that, fine camera for its use, but I am glad I got this. I am sure I will be posting many more items in the future. I am just getting back into photography, took the good old college course and did very well. Now I just have to update my F stop knowledge and all of that fun stuff. Thanks again.

Hank

[vfilby]

Just something to add. In the manual it says that the rebel will make that noise and that it is the orientation sensor making it.

Cheers,