Camera shutter/motor Volume

[jough]

I've noticed that with my t2i that volume of the motor when it comes to taking a shot is louder than most. Not that it's broken or anything, just that I can hear it much more with this camera than with other DSLRs. Is this unique to the t2i? Is it a consumer/pro camera difference?

I have no problems with my camera whatsoever, just a curious question. Thanks!

[OsmosisStudios]

Which motor?

[Thebraino]

It may just be the lens that came with your kit. I know with my T1i, the 18-55mm lens' noise is pretty noticable when focusing, something that wouldn't happen with more expensive/Legacy lenses.

[jough]

The motor that activates the shutter. Just to make sure I wasn't hearing things, I removed the lens altogether and snapped a few. Still just seems like it's loud. I should add that it isn't broken or anything

[OsmosisStudios]

There is no motor that activates the shutter: the shutter is a spring mechanism. It's supposed to make noise: that's the sound of the mirror moving around and the shutter curtains.

[jough]

I guess that's what I'm talking about then. I've just noticed it's louder in this model.

[OsmosisStudios]

I find all of Canon's shutter mechanisms to be really quiet, actually. What are you comparing it to?

[jough]

Originally Posted by OsmosisStudios

I find all of Canon's shutter mechanisms to be really quiet, actually. What are you comparing it to?

I usually do too. Here's the sound. Maybe I'm just crazy. If I am, feel free to tell me!

shutter.mp3

[OsmosisStudios]

Yup, that's quiet. Sounds like a chirping bird. Wait until you hear the shutter on a 7D or a 5D series.

Of course, Im used to the clank of a 35mm and 120 cameras as well. Still never understood how my uncle used to shoot weddings on 120.

[jough]

I guess I'm just crazy then Thanks for your help!