Hi Rob, Not that I've noticed. If there is a difference it's a lot less than the difference on the LX. On the LX the sound goes from one with a metallic ping, similar to the old LX, to a nice, subtle, "thunk". I'd like to record a WAV of these differences, but I don't know if I have the software to do it. I can record the sounds on my tape deck and maybe someone can convert them to a WAV which I can then upload for everyone's listening pleasure.
Someone on the list once suggested that the aperture actuation may have something to do with it, but when I mentioned that the sound was different even with the lens used wide open, I got some derisive, smart-ass response, and decided not to pursue the matter. But the truth is, this really intrigues me, especially since the differences are so great. I'd think the way to start is to first use every lens on every body, and note the differences, and then, through some further testing, try to isolate why the differences exist. It's a daunting project, that's for sure. Rob Studdert wrote: > > On 10 Jan 2002 at 8:19, Shel Belinkoff wrote: > > > Yes, the newer LX seem to be quieter than the older models, but I've > > noticed that, for some inexplicable reason, the camera is quieter with > > some lenses and noisier with others. I've mentioned this on the list > > before and no one's been able to come up with an explanation for it, > > Hi Shel, > > Is this not the case with various lenses mounted on other bodies? > > In my mind I would put it done to two basic factors, firstly how the shape and > cavities in the lens modify the acoustics of the shutter box environment and > secondly the different sounds of the aperture blade/mechanism actions between > lenses. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
