Nikon D5000 - clicking question

[bbtom10]

Hi,

I've had my D5000 for a few weeks now and I have noticed in quiet situations if I half-press the shutter I can hear a gentle click inside the machine, something like the mirror lock mechanism engaging ready to shift the mirror. When I release it (without taking a picture) after a second or two it clicks again like it is relaxing whatever it was that clicked into place.

It is a little disconcerting and I wondered if any other D5000 owners have noticed this or if I have a faulty model or have worked something loose inside?

Appreciate your thoughts.

Tom

[jdgonzalez]

Sounds like it focused then locked on the focus. My D90 does that.

[bbtom10]

Originally Posted by jdgonzalez

Sounds like it focused then locked on the focus. My D90 does that.

I never imagined focus lock as a physical mechanism - but that would explain it... I'd still appreciate a D5000 owner checking theirs, but appreciate the response JD. Thanks

Tom

[OsmosisStudios]

Nope: It's VR.

VR makes a very slight hissing noise on some of the higher-end lenses, but on the 18-55 you can hear a distinct click when it comes on and off.

It just means VR is activated.