G9 startup sound

[mikeofmandan]

I finally got the G9. I've wanted one for awhile.
One thing I've noticed. Upon powering up the camera, the lens makes a slight grindy clunkish sound. When I hold the camera close to my ear startup does not sound smooth. This is a new camera right out of the box.

[CJinAustin]

Mine does it,, and a friend of mine does it too... it seems odd, but it's normal.

[mikeofmandan]

So that's common?
I might go into a camera shop tomorrow and listen to a shelf model.

[lukeeesteve]

Mine does too.....seems normal

[mikeofmandan]

Really, the sound just seems uncommon for digital technology? However, I assumed it was normal because the lens and zoom are working properly. I just wanted to check, in case I received a faulty G9.
Anyways, I forgot to mention that I'm amped to own a G9!

[lukeeesteve]

you might also want to head down to a shop that has a working display model...Just to make sure yours isn't abnormally loudor grindy.

[BobsYourUncle]

Thanks for reassuring me! Mine makes the same sound and I have been wondering if I should send it back for a warranty check.

[Aweitzel]

mine did it straight from the box, i remember reading somewhere, i belive it was in this forum, "but thats normal for a canon." .it seems to have gotten better. I remember my first thought was "oHHHH WHAT THE F........."

[Kevan_G9]

Think of it as R2D2 speaking.

[mikeofmandan]

I went and checked a floor model. Exact same sound. Must be a unique characteristic of the G9.

[geke]

Just check if the IS (Image Stabilisation) is set to always on. You can hear it in low noise environment specially after strting the camera.

Gerd

[thaivo]

Mine made the same sound, and when I noted it, I also noted a slight groove on the top of the lens assembly.. so I thought at the time that perhaps a grain of sand got caught somewhere (although I hadn't been close to any sand...) lol.. well thanks to everyone for the reassurance that this is "normal" : )