Shutter Sound?

Just out of curiosity I was wondering why different camera models have different shutter sounds. I have noticed that the entry level models have a higher pitched sound to them and the pro bodies have a lower pitched sound on all brands.

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I'm worried about my shutter and autofocus sound because I'm traveling to Africa in July to volunteer working with lions. I hope to get some great shots, so I'll be sure to post them upon my return. I have a Canon EOS xsi and one area of photography that I really need to work on is moving animals. I'm still learning about my camera's settings. Is AI Servo the best setting to learn how to take moving subjects on? Also, there's a Canon zoom lens that is ultrasonic and I think it's around $600; anyone recommend or not recommend it? Right now I have a Temron Telemacro 70-300 (which I really like, by the way but wish it were ultrasonic) and also a Tamron 28-80 (which I hardly ever use). I usually just put the 70-300 on the normal setting and go from there. The Macro setting is absolutely awesome.

Was that ment to be a new post LionsRoar?

uh, what's that got to do with shutter sound?

they have different shutter and mirror-flip mechanisms. high end cameras have more durable ones, and full frame cameras have larger motors and whatnot to fling the much heavier motor up and down. If you google it enough, you will find a site that has many popular SLR cameras at 2000 FPS. the 5DII mirror bounces crazily, while the 50D bounces very little.

Erik_L wrote in post #9896160
they have different shutter and mirror-flip mechanisms. high end cameras have more durable ones, and full frame cameras have larger motors and whatnot to fling the much heavier motor up and down.

Thanks for answering a question thats been buggin me for a while.

LionsRoar wrote in post #9896125
I'm worried about my shutter and autofocus sound because I'm traveling to Africa in July to volunteer working with lions. I hope to get some great shots, so I'll be sure to post them upon my return. I have a Canon EOS xsi and one area of photography that I really need to work on is moving animals. I'm still learning about my camera's settings. Is AI Servo the best setting to learn how to take moving subjects on? Also, there's a Canon zoom lens that is ultrasonic and I think it's around $600; anyone recommend or not recommend it? Right now I have a Temron Telemacro 70-300 (which I really like, by the way but wish it were ultrasonic) and also a Tamron 28-80 (which I hardly ever use). I usually just put the 70-300 on the normal setting and go from there. The Macro setting is absolutely awesome.

Lionsroar youll get some answers to your question if u start a new thread not post on someone elses question.

With those big cats around I'd be more worried about that ultrasonic sound from those lenses. I'm sure I read that the Tampon 70-300 ultrasonic motor operates in the 2.4 megahertz range. That will drive those felines crazy if you get too close, especially the females in heat. The macro setting is a must for really good close-ups of things like, lions teeth. Make sure you switch the IS off on the lens so it doesn't startle the animals as the click can be quite loud.

say_cheese wrote in post #9896210
Tampon 70-300 ultrasonic motor operates in the 2.4 megahertz range.

I just wanted to quote this before you get around to correcting it

Yea, I think that should be gigahertz.

Erik_L wrote in post #9896237
I just wanted to quote this before you get around to correcting it

I think it was intentional, like the sarcasm in the rest of the post.

Erik_L wrote in post #9896237
I just wanted to quote this before you get around to correcting it

Cheap China knockoff

Sorry! I'll post a new thread. I'm new here and thought that you could post a question if it's similar in nature to the original post. Although mine kinda veered off the subject. Point taken.

The films I saw indicated that the 5D1 bounced, but the 5D2 did not. The 5D1 used a single motor to run the shutter and mirror. The 5D2 uses two motors, one to run them up and a second motor to run them down. It bounces hardly at all.

LionsRoar wrote in post #9896963
Sorry! I'll post a new thread. I'm new here and thought that you could post a question if it's similar in nature to the original post. Although mine kinda veered off the subject. Point taken.

The original question was "Why do different bodies have different shutter sounds"

Your question was "How do you shoot moving animals and stuff?"

Not sure how they're related expect they're both about photography

Welcome to POTN!

How can I avoid animals running and flying away from me when I take pictures because my 1D Mark II's shutter sounds like a machine gun??? Secretaries run too as it sounds like a typewriter