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MP - Shutter Question


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I just bought an older MP and it's my first one so forgive me if this is a stupid question.

On the slower shutter speeds (1/8, 1/4, 1/2 & 1) after the shutter closes there is a still a winding like noise. Is this normal?

 

Thanks!

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I hope you get to know and enjoy those shutter sounds (I'm thinking especially 1/15th and 1/30th). It's nice to use them as audio feedback for how the camera is set when you're shooting in the dark conditions that require those speeds.

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as odd as this may sound, but my favourite sound is at the speed of 1/60. i personally find this sound the smoothest and quietest. 1/1000 is a bit loud, and 1/30 has that winding sound after the shutter closes. 1/250 doesn't sound as smooth.

 

1/60 is that perfect 'thuck' but smooth and quiet. for me anyway. it's a bit sad to have a favourite shutter speed sound.

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Yes it is a bit bsad having a favourite shutter speed.

 

1/15 is my favourite. I like the sound of the gears.

 

If you are purchasing another M the ping pong at 1/15, is like the light on a BMW saying service me now, if it does not ping pong, factor the cost of a service in purchase.

 

If you dont use the MP over the winter on 1st of each month fire the 1/15 20-30 times, that will keep it ok.

 

Noel

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If you are purchasing another M the ping pong at 1/15, is like the light on a BMW saying service me now, if it does not ping pong, factor the cost of a service in purchase.

 

If you dont use the MP over the winter on 1st of each month fire the 1/15 20-30 times, that will keep it ok.

 

Noel

 

But who on earth wouldn't use his or her MP over the winter? The MP is one of the beautiful things that gets me through the winter. It's made for cold, and it's made for black and white, and it's made for portability, and... oh I'll quit. I finally got sucked into this thread.

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