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

Hi there,

I just upgraded my trusty old GX7 to a GX9. I did not expect this to be such a big jump to be honest, but 5m into using it, I knew I was going to keep it.

When I open the box and handled the body, I could immediately hear that something was rattling inside. When turning it on, it goes away. When I take of the lens now, you can actually see why: the IBIS stops and you can actually see how the sensor starts to wiggle around. So if you move or shake slightly the body, you can hear it clunking around.

My question: Is that normal? Do others have the same?

The GX7 only had rudimentary IBIS, so I cannot compare. However, my Lumix S1 has excellent IBIS and nothing rattles whatsoever when off.

I haven't noticed anything off in handling whatsoever tbh. Focus and IBIS works fine, also in conjunction with stabilized lenses. Just trying to reassure myself that I don't have to send it back to Amazon for replacement.

Thanks!

Can't speak for the GX9, but my GX80 also rattles when off. Turning the camera on powers up IBIS (I suppose) and the rattle is gone.

MaxAMS wrote:

Can't speak for the GX9, but my GX80 also rattles when off. Turning the camera on powers up IBIS (I suppose) and the rattle is gone.

Yup, same. Thanks!

Jamajuel wrote:

Hi there,

I just upgraded my trusty old GX7 to a GX9. I did not expect this to be such a big jump to be honest, but 5m into using it, I knew I was going to keep it.

When I open the box and handled the body, I could immediately hear that something was rattling inside. When turning it on, it goes away. When I take of the lens now, you can actually see why: the IBIS stops and you can actually see how the sensor starts to wiggle around. So if you move or shake slightly the body, you can hear it clunking around.

My question: Is that normal? Do others have the same?

The GX7 only had rudimentary IBIS, so I cannot compare. However, my Lumix S1 has excellent IBIS and nothing rattles whatsoever when off.

I haven't noticed anything off in handling whatsoever tbh. Focus and IBIS works fine, also in conjunction with stabilized lenses. Just trying to reassure myself that I don't have to send it back to Amazon for replacement.

Thanks!

Both my GX9 and G9 do this. Seems to be normal.

Steve

The greatest "rattler" is a Sigma 60/2.8 mft lens

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.

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!

AndyH44 wrote:

What a novel idea! It's a shame so many ask questions rather than find answers themselves!

"When all else fails, RTFM". Some (most?) people really feel that looking into the manual is the absolute last-ditch effort.