STF 8300M Shutter Noise

Discussion in 'STF Series CCD Cameras' started by kquick, Dec 5, 2014.

  1. kquick

    kquick Cyanogen Customer

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    I just purchased a STF 8300M when ever I establish a connection I see the red LED on the back flicker and I hear a noise that matches the LED flicker. Its very loud finally figured out it was the shutter hitting the stop pin, its almost like a stutter. Is this normal? This is my first SBIG camera so I have nothing to compare it to.

    Thanks
    Kim
     
    kquick, Dec 5, 2014
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  2. JoshuaHufford

    JoshuaHufford Cyanogen Customer

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    What you describe sounds exactly like what my ST-8300M does at startup, it is probably normal. First time I powered up my camera it scared me to death, I thought something was arcing inside.
     
    JoshuaHufford, Dec 5, 2014
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  3. Larry Groom

    Larry Groom Cyanogen Customer

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    It's normal! I hear it also when I power it up. Pretty loud clacking noise
    that you'll get used to.

    Larry


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    Larry Groom, Dec 6, 2014
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  4. Jan Soldan

    Jan Soldan Cyanogen Customer

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    Yes, it's normal by hardware design. Do not worry.
     
    Jan Soldan, Dec 6, 2014
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  5. Bill

    Bill SBIG Service and Repairs Staff Member

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    Worry if you don't see and hear that :)
     
    Bill, Dec 6, 2014
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