Is the Hyper-sonic Motor noisy? Or the auto-focus sound easy to detected?
773885
It is a tiny bit noisy compared to a Canon 1.2 but in reality it's just fine. The auto focus easily detects the focus point but manual focus is still better.
2263057
This is a question that might be very personal. I consider the sound loud, but certainly not annoying. The machine works very well, so you have to consider if another machine that is quieter will work as well. Hopefully this answered your question.
117907
Hi, I don't find it anymore noisy than the majority of motorized lens. You can always turn of the servo and focus it manually, if wanted. How often are you close enough to a bird or animal with a 300mm lens that a slight motor sound is going to effect things?
1953769
Yes, there is a noticeable clicking sound when you press either of the buttons. But not knowing what you have right now, I can't say whether it is more or less distracting.
898373
I haven't noticed the motor being loud at all. We use it in our church nursery, but we have been very happy with it.
1190251
I also hear the noise of the engine when the Shutter is ready for shuting, but the noise level is small and it does not bother me. I wish you success!
709904
I hear the motor moving the camera. It is pretty loud. But, don't hear something is clicking.
883759
It's normal for cameras with motorized zooms, but the HS30EXR doesn't have one of those. I don't shoot a lot of video with this camera, but as it happens I did last Saturday and got surprisingly good sound. Of course since it happend to be a video of a B-17G revving up it's engines, the sounds were definitely motorized. :)
2207668
Due to my deafness I didn't hear but when I playbacks any videos I could feel vibration coming off of it so I'd say yes. I've had this for almost two years this March 2015. Never been disappointed with it except with the auto focus thing which I've learned how to master
883767
well put it into a different focus mode like one focus instead of continuous or just do manual focus. there should be no other motor sound i love my hs30exr have had it for almost 2 years.
1972234
It is hardly noticeable. very quiet. If you have it set to the deepest massage you will hear the motor a little and the air , both are low noise.
1404535
well, i got the camera....was in loosely packed condition but intact. i took some shots after charging the battery. The auto-focus makes quite audible noise while focussing. However, the pictures are clear if you know how to work with settings.
550327
For the most part, yes. There is a very faint hum of the motor and a bit of a trickle. I actually had to go turn one on to see if it made noise as it is not something intrusive at all. I have three of them in our house.
276865
Similar to an auto focus lens an audible beep can be heard once the lens has achieved focus. The option can become available once the beep is enabled in the camera menu. On the 5D3 the beep can be enabled or disabled on the function page # 1.
442639
Built in microphone is realy sensitive. I have to use this camera only in manual mode setting sound attenuation on (not available in auto mode). Otherwise you will hear the camera's motor noise
1143132
The noise level is moderate and what would be expected for what the machine does. The noise has not been an issue for me.
583153
I received my SD970 on the 22nd of May, mine does not seem to make this noise when in auto mode, it does make a spit second sound when pressing button 1/2 way down.The lens seems to open very smoothly when turning on with not really any sounds.I do think this should be better packed for shipping as these packages really get thrown around alot.