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GX9 - is it normal that the IBIS "rattles" when camera is off and you move it?

Started Dec 20, 2019 | Questions thread
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Re: GX9 - is it normal that the IBIS "rattles" when camera is off and you move it?

Jamajuel wrote:

6 X 17 Feind wrote:

The sensor is just loose in there till powered up and then a series of electro magnets pull it into its static operating position. nothing to worry about.

I figured, I just didn't notice the same on the S1, which left me wondering. Thank you!

With these more expensive models they probably can put in systems to hold things steady when off as these rattles do alarm people. Stabilisation buzz, aperture clack all cause panic. The cheap sigma lenses I have had with their linear focusing just seem to run free on the sliders when off and can make a massive rattle without any apparent harm, but the more expensive stuff probably locks up.

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