1D MK II N Mirror slap

20D_shooter · 24th of January 2006 (Tue)

Hello all,

I am thinking of purchasing this camera (well more than thinking, am going to I just have not had an opportunity to get my hands on one and my local shop won't be getting any in for a couple weeks minimum they say). I am wondering how loud the mirror slap is on this camera. I currently have a 20D, and as I am sure everyone knows, it sounds like a virtual car accident occuring when you are in the middle of a quite area (ie a ground blind in the woods) trying to snap a photo.

Is the mirror slap noticably quieter on the MK II N than the 20D? Obviously the MKIIN is a superior camera in all respects, I have not heard anything about this topic though.

Thanks in advance

Matt

malla1962 · 24th of January 2006 (Tue)

If they are the same as a 1dmk2 I think they are louder.My 1dmk2 is louder than my old 20d.

bigrob · 24th of January 2006 (Tue)

To me the IIN is louder (but it maybe just when holding down the fire button & it's going like hell for leather).

dmp-potn · 24th of January 2006 (Tue)

Hello,

Here are links to recordings of the mirror slap for a 8.3 shots/sec. burst and individual shots:

http://the-digital-picture.com/Sound...k-II-Burst.wav
http://the-digital-picture.com/Sound...1D-Mark-II.wav

Here's a link to the page where I found these:

http://the-digital-picture.com/Revie...ra-Review.aspx

These are for the orignal 1D Mark II, but I doubt that it is much different from the N.

I have the N, and it's quieter than the Rebel, which is not as loud as the 20D. There's also a "noise reduction" mode that seems to work well when you're not doing high-speed bursts.

Hope this helps.

Mark_Cohran · 24th of January 2006 (Tue)

In my opinion, the 1D Mk IIN is slightly quieter than the 20D. I haven't done any formal tests to bear this out, but subjectively it does sound quieter to me. I remember thinking that when I first started shooting with the 1D.

Mark

mikegoat · 25th of January 2006 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcohran

In my opinion, the 1D Mk IIN is slightly quieter than the 20D. I haven't done any formal tests to bear this out, but subjectively it does sound quieter to me. I remember thinking that when I first started shooting with the 1D.

Mark

My impression is the same. The camera is a better damper (more solid body) and the sound is not coming out of as hollow a box to my ears.

DavidEB · 25th of January 2006 (Wed)

1d...N slightly quieter than 20D but difference is not huge. However, 1D has a personal function that, when activated, slows the mirror movement down and makes the camera significantly quieter than 20D, 300D, or my old A1. this is for concert halls, etc.... it slows the rapid frame rate by a lot, essentially is for one shot at a time.

if your need is for shooting in a quiet & sensitive environment, this feature is da'bomb.

Pekka · 25th of January 2006 (Wed)

1D Mark II is less obtrusive because it has less high frequency components in overall audio response of shutter release. See http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...6&postcount=43 for more info.

thekid24 · 16th of December 2006 (Sat)

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmp-potn

Hello,

Here are links to recordings of the mirror slap for a 8.3 shots/sec. burst and individual shots:

http://the-digital-picture.com/Sound...k-II-Burst.wav
http://the-digital-picture.com/Sound...1D-Mark-II.wav

Here's a link to the page where I found these:

http://the-digital-picture.com/Revie...ra-Review.aspx

These are for the orignal 1D Mark II, but I doubt that it is much different from the N.

I have the N, and it's quieter than the Rebel, which is not as loud as the 20D. There's also a "noise reduction" mode that seems to work well when you're not doing high-speed bursts.

Hope this helps.

Ive been lookin for that sound for a while.Thanks.I know im reading old threads but Im just happy I found them

Lord_Malone · 16th of December 2006 (Sat)

Having owned the 20D I didn't notice a significant difference between that and the 1D MKIIN. Both are pretty damn "slap happy". The 5D was softer though.

LBaldwin · 16th of December 2006 (Sat)

Remember that the size of the lens and the environment you shoot is has a lot to do with it. You also have the ability to lock up the mirror if needed. My worst nightmare in this area was at the funeral for President Reagan. The overall noise from that camera as the family was passing the casket was deafening.

If you need quiet get a blimp for the camera. They can be rented and shipped to you if need be. http://www.robertsimaging.com/cmItemDetail.jsp?pid=6583
for the camera muzzle.

Les

RgB · 17th of December 2006 (Sun)

I would suppose that the faster the shutter the louder it is but that's just my opinion even though I've never used either.

Makes sense to me.

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20D_shooter Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 74	1D MK II N Mirror slap Hello all, I am thinking of purchasing this camera (well more than thinking, am going to I just have not had an opportunity to get my hands on one and my local shop won't be getting any in for a couple weeks minimum they say). I am wondering how loud the mirror slap is on this camera. I currently have a 20D, and as I am sure everyone knows, it sounds like a virtual car accident occuring when you are in the middle of a quite area (ie a ground blind in the woods) trying to snap a photo. Is the mirror slap noticably quieter on the MK II N than the 20D? Obviously the MKIIN is a superior camera in all respects, I have not heard anything about this topic though. Thanks in advance Matt __________________ Canon 1D MK II N Canon EOS 20D & Canon BG-E2 Grip Canon EFS 10-22 USM Canon EFS 17-85 IS USM Canon 16-35L F2.8 USM Canon 24-70L F2.8 USM Canon 70-200 F2.8L IS USM Canon 100-400L IS USM Canon EF 200L f1.8 Canon Speedlite 580 EX Canon EF 1.4x & 2x II T.C. Canon ST-E2 Work Hard, Play Hard, Be Safe

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malla1962 Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Walney Island,cumbria,uk Posts: 7,713	Re: 1D MK II N Mirror slap If they are the same as a 1dmk2 I think they are louder.My 1dmk2 is louder than my old 20d. __________________ Gear List

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bigrob Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,412	Re: 1D MK II N Mirror slap To me the IIN is louder (but it maybe just when holding down the fire button & it's going like hell for leather).

24th of January 2006 (Tue)	#4
dmp-potn Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Alpharetta, GA, US Posts: 489 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 1D MK II N Mirror slap Hello, Here are links to recordings of the mirror slap for a 8.3 shots/sec. burst and individual shots: http://the-digital-picture.com/Sound...k-II-Burst.wav http://the-digital-picture.com/Sound...1D-Mark-II.wav Here's a link to the page where I found these: http://the-digital-picture.com/Revie...ra-Review.aspx These are for the orignal 1D Mark II, but I doubt that it is much different from the N. I have the N, and it's quieter than the Rebel, which is not as loud as the 20D. There's also a "noise reduction" mode that seems to work well when you're not doing high-speed bursts. Hope this helps. __________________ http://davidandmeisphotography.com/ EOS 1D Mark II N, EOS 5D/BG-E4 Grip, and other stuff

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Mark_Cohran Moderator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 15,543	Re: 1D MK II N Mirror slap In my opinion, the 1D Mk IIN is slightly quieter than the 20D. I haven't done any formal tests to bear this out, but subjectively it does sound quieter to me. I remember thinking that when I first started shooting with the 1D. Mark __________________ Mark ----- Some primes, some zooms, some Ls, some bodies and they all play nice together. Thirty-five years of shooting and still learning. My G&N Blog (NSFW)- My Complete Gear List - Mac-Photo Website - *My Tumblr Site* (NSFW) G&N FORUM EARLY ACCESS & IMAGE POSTING RULES

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DavidEB Goldmember Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,117 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 1D MK II N Mirror slap 1d...N slightly quieter than 20D but difference is not huge. However, 1D has a personal function that, when activated, slows the mirror movement down and makes the camera significantly quieter than 20D, 300D, or my old A1. this is for concert halls, etc.... it slows the rapid frame rate by a lot, essentially is for one shot at a time. if your need is for shooting in a quiet & sensitive environment, this feature is da'bomb. __________________ David my stuff - my gallery - go Rats!

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Pekka El General Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Hellsinki, Finland Posts: 14,088 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 1D MK II N Mirror slap 1D Mark II is less obtrusive because it has less high frequency components in overall audio response of shutter release. See http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...6&postcount=43 for more info. __________________ This signature signifies my significance significantly Photo Gallery ----------------------------

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Lord_Malone Cream of the Manpanties........ Inventor Great POTN Photo Book Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 7,670 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 1D MK II N Mirror slap Having owned the 20D I didn't notice a significant difference between that and the 1D MKIIN. Both are pretty damn "slap happy". The 5D was softer though. __________________ ~Spaceships Don't Come Equipped With Rear View Mirrors~

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LBaldwin Goldmember Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Jose,CA Posts: 4,464 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 1D MK II N Mirror slap Remember that the size of the lens and the environment you shoot is has a lot to do with it. You also have the ability to lock up the mirror if needed. My worst nightmare in this area was at the funeral for President Reagan. The overall noise from that camera as the family was passing the casket was deafening. If you need quiet get a blimp for the camera. They can be rented and shipped to you if need be. http://www.robertsimaging.com/cmItemDetail.jsp?pid=6583 for the camera muzzle. Les

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RgB Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,323	Re: 1D MK II N Mirror slap I would suppose that the faster the shutter the louder it is but that's just my opinion even though I've never used either. Makes sense to me. __________________ Daniel Speranza 30D - 580EX II Lee ND Grad Filters---77mmWide Angle Adapter 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM --- 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Website * Flickr * Gear

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