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Re: [OM] The noise about noisy shutters

Subject: Re: [OM] The noise about noisy shutters
From: Moose <olymoose@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 31 Dec 2013 15:40:56 -0800
On 12/31/2013 1:00 PM, usher99@xxxxxxx wrote:
>>>> Responsiveness. A big time ugh. This is an area where I will agree
>>> with the forum fairies and say that the A7 always felt like I was
>>> trying to drag it to the picture. COME ON COME ON! We even
>>> double-checked the settings, but it felt a beat behind. The shutter
>>>> release felt fine, but the camera just didn't seem responsive.
>
> Then
>
>>> There really is a difference between the two cameras, but only
>>> noticable when doing an A/B comparison. Honestly, it's still quieter
>>> than the typical DSLR or at worst the same as a typical DSLR. I really
>>> do have to laugh about the fora comments on the A7R.
> Yep, something odd about the shutter. Perhaps have to push it into the
> sleeve too far making it seem sluggish?
> AG is not the only one noticing this and he does quickly locate the
> ergonomic nuances that effect him and many others very well.
> Some consider use of somthing like this as there are no threads:
>
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/170762410787

Or cut the threaded part off this $3 one. 
<http://www.ebay.com/itm/Concave-Black-Soft-Release-Shutter-Button-Fujifilm-X100-Leica-Leica-M6-M8-M9-M9P/321130001856?rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D261%26meid%3D3796041480140203715%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D1088%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D170762410787%26>

> Suspect if AG went in with an adapter for OMZ lenses, he might very
> well walk out with A7(R) or order one.
>
> More shutter shock stuff:
>
> http://www.josephholmes.com/news-sonya7rshuttershake.html

I dropped him a note about shot/sand bags and tripod materials. Looks like he 
lives near me, so I offered the loan of my 
5# sand bag.

Controlled Vibes Moose

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