F30 - chattering noise when AF

wong_se · 31st October 2006

I just bought F30. Just wonder the same F30 owner out there, if you can hear a chattering noice inside lens when the shutter release is half-pressed (focusing) ?

The sound is very similiar to Nikon 18-200mm VRII when VR is switched on.

surge · 31st October 2006

the chattering noise is not due to AF. its due to the opening and closing of the aperture. if you look into the lens, when you have a sudden change of lighting, from dark to extreme bright, the aperture will close so that the LCD can display correctly.

try it, even w/o focusing, by shifting lens towards very bright and very dark you will hear the chattering noise.

wong_se · 31st October 2006

thanks for the info and explanation.

I was wondering where does the noise come from...and whether my F30 is faulty.

Cheesecake · 2nd November 2006

thread served its purpose and is thereby closed.

31st October 2006	#1
wong_se Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 889	F30 - chattering noise when AF I just bought F30. Just wonder the same F30 owner out there, if you can hear a chattering noice inside lens when the shutter release is half-pressed (focusing) ? The sound is very similiar to Nikon 18-200mm VRII when VR is switched on.

31st October 2006	#2
surge Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: north Posts: 1,247	Re: F30 - chattering noise when AF the chattering noise is not due to AF. its due to the opening and closing of the aperture. if you look into the lens, when you have a sudden change of lighting, from dark to extreme bright, the aperture will close so that the LCD can display correctly. try it, even w/o focusing, by shifting lens towards very bright and very dark you will hear the chattering noise.

31st October 2006	#3
wong_se Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 889	Re: F30 - chattering noise when AF thanks for the info and explanation. I was wondering where does the noise come from...and whether my F30 is faulty.

2nd November 2006	#4
Cheesecake Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: I live in a haunted house!!!!! Posts: 12,833	Re: F30 - chattering noise when AF thread served its purpose and is thereby closed. __________________ You'll Never Walk Alone! 初恋的感觉杀很大!