Bought my wife an A530

Stefan A · 17th of May 2006 (Wed)

Even though she has every opportunity to use the S2, she wanted a small camera that she can keep with her. The A530 arrived today and I did a very brief tryout of it. My only concern is that the zoom is quite loud. My S2 is virtually silent as it zooms in and out but there is a lot of motor noise with the 530. Is this normal for this camera? Being that it is among Canon's cheapest cameras, I am not expecting greatness. But I just need to make sure the noise is normal.

Stefan

ba15ck · 17th of May 2006 (Wed)

Not familiar with that model, however I don't think it has USM (ultra sonic motor=quiet)

If this is the case I would not be too concerned about it---though maybe someone with that model can help you out more.

Lightstream · 17th of May 2006 (Wed)

Yup - it's normal as long as it's not grinding or grating. You'll definitely be able to hear it unlike Canon's awesome ultrasonic motors (USM). As far as I am aware, the S2 is the only one of their smaller cameras that has USM and that is part of the reason I think quite highly of it.

You can definitely hear the aperture opening and closing too, it makes quite a lot of clicking. Surprised me at first... like you I am used to Canon's higher-end gear.

Congratulations on your new A530.. enjoy it!

Stefan A · 18th of May 2006 (Thu)

Ok - thanks. I figured for a cheaper camera that may be normal. Guess I am just spoiled.

Stefan

waussie · 19th of May 2006 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stefan A

My S2 is virtually silent as it zooms in and out.....
Stefan

Is that just with slow zoom? My S2 is quite loud with fast zoom.

ba15ck · 19th of May 2006 (Fri)

mine isn't loud, yeah it can be heard but that is usually because my face is up against the camera--compared to other compact camera's--i think the s2 is very quite

Moppie · 19th of May 2006 (Fri)

I love the noises my A80 makes, clicks and whiirs, the occasional fart.
Lets me know something mechanical is happening.

ba15ck · 19th of May 2006 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moppie

I love the noises my A80 makes, clicks and whiirs, the occasional fart.
Lets me know something mechanical is happening.

what type of sound does the squit sound like...you know from your point and squirt.

Moppie · 19th of May 2006 (Fri)

Its hard to describe, sort of "weeeeeeesssshhhhhhh.....click"

17th of May 2006 (Wed)	#1
Stefan A "The D is supposed to be where the S is!" Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Southern York County, Pennsylvania Posts: 2,575 IMAGE EDITING OK	Bought my wife an A530 Even though she has every opportunity to use the S2, she wanted a small camera that she can keep with her. The A530 arrived today and I did a very brief tryout of it. My only concern is that the zoom is quite loud. My S2 is virtually silent as it zooms in and out but there is a lot of motor noise with the 530. Is this normal for this camera? Being that it is among Canon's cheapest cameras, I am not expecting greatness. But I just need to make sure the noise is normal. Stefan __________________ 40D, Canon 17-55mm f/2.8, Canon 50mm f/1.8, Canon 70-200mm, F/4L,Tokina 11-16 f/2.8, Canon 100-400 f/4.5-5.6, Canon 430 ex Speedlite with SBM diffuser, ebay wireless trigger, 1 umbrella and stand, Genesis 3 light kit, Sekonic 308s Lowepro Slingshot 300, Dynatran Tripod santwarg.zenfolio.com www.regalbrass.com

17th of May 2006 (Wed)	#2
ba15ck Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 271 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Bought my wife an A530 Not familiar with that model, however I don't think it has USM (ultra sonic motor=quiet) If this is the case I would not be too concerned about it---though maybe someone with that model can help you out more. __________________ Polarize This! ----- Canon s2 IS l Canon Rebel 2000 l Kodak v550 canon ef 35-80 f4 l tamron 75-300 f4-5.6 52mm CPL l 52mm ND 8 l 52mm Yellow 12 l 62mm Yellow 12 Raynox .66 WA-Converter CS1 Last edited by ba15ck : 17th of May 2006 (Wed) at 20:33.

17th of May 2006 (Wed)	#3
Lightstream Yoda Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cult of the Full Frame Posts: 14,915	Re: Bought my wife an A530 Yup - it's normal as long as it's not grinding or grating. You'll definitely be able to hear it unlike Canon's awesome ultrasonic motors (USM). As far as I am aware, the S2 is the only one of their smaller cameras that has USM and that is part of the reason I think quite highly of it. You can definitely hear the aperture opening and closing too, it makes quite a lot of clicking. Surprised me at first... like you I am used to Canon's higher-end gear. Congratulations on your new A530.. enjoy it!

18th of May 2006 (Thu)	#4
Stefan A "The D is supposed to be where the S is!" Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Southern York County, Pennsylvania Posts: 2,575 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Bought my wife an A530 Ok - thanks. I figured for a cheaper camera that may be normal. Guess I am just spoiled. Stefan __________________ 40D, Canon 17-55mm f/2.8, Canon 50mm f/1.8, Canon 70-200mm, F/4L,Tokina 11-16 f/2.8, Canon 100-400 f/4.5-5.6, Canon 430 ex Speedlite with SBM diffuser, ebay wireless trigger, 1 umbrella and stand, Genesis 3 light kit, Sekonic 308s Lowepro Slingshot 300, Dynatran Tripod santwarg.zenfolio.com www.regalbrass.com

19th of May 2006 (Fri)	#6
ba15ck Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 271 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Bought my wife an A530 mine isn't loud, yeah it can be heard but that is usually because my face is up against the camera--compared to other compact camera's--i think the s2 is very quite __________________ Polarize This! ----- Canon s2 IS l Canon Rebel 2000 l Kodak v550 canon ef 35-80 f4 l tamron 75-300 f4-5.6 52mm CPL l 52mm ND 8 l 52mm Yellow 12 l 62mm Yellow 12 Raynox .66 WA-Converter CS1

19th of May 2006 (Fri)	#7
Moppie He's a Mod, He's a Mod. Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Akarana, Aotearoa. (Kiwiland) Posts: 14,265 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Bought my wife an A530 I love the noises my A80 makes, clicks and whiirs, the occasional fart. Lets me know something mechanical is happening. __________________ flickr Have you Calibrated your Monkey lately?

19th of May 2006 (Fri)	#9
Moppie He's a Mod, He's a Mod. Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Akarana, Aotearoa. (Kiwiland) Posts: 14,265 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Bought my wife an A530 Its hard to describe, sort of "weeeeeeesssshhhhhhh.....click" __________________ flickr Have you Calibrated your Monkey lately?

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