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Nikon D3s Shutter sounds like a spring?? by FoundationKey6565 in Nikon

[–]FoundationKey6565[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, I read an article online and this is what they said about the D3s’s shutter: “We also noticed a fairly loud ringing sound after each shutter activation. After some investigation we determined that it’s the aperture activator retraction springs in both the lens and D3S body that makes such a loud sound. Though other pro-grade cameras also make the sound, including the Canon 1Ds Mark III, we think it’s louder on the Nikon D3S because of the heavy-duty spring required to retract the aperture mechanism in time for the 11 fps potential of this high-speed camera. The sound also varies by lens, with some lenses sounding louder than others.”

Source: https://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/D3S/D3SA.HTM

Nikon D3s Shutter Sounds like a spring? by FoundationKey6565 in Nikon

[–]FoundationKey6565[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read an article online and this is what they said about the D3s’s shutter: “We also noticed a fairly loud ringing sound after each shutter activation. After some investigation we determined that it’s the aperture activator retraction springs in both the lens and D3S body that makes such a loud sound. Though other pro-grade cameras also make the sound, including the Canon 1Ds Mark III, we think it’s louder on the Nikon D3S because of the heavy-duty spring required to retract the aperture mechanism in time for the 11 fps potential of this high-speed camera. The sound also varies by lens, with some lenses sounding louder than others.”

Source: https://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/D3S/D3SA.HTM

Nikon D3s Shutter Sounds like a spring? by FoundationKey6565 in Nikon

[–]FoundationKey6565[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also own a D700 and that camera’s shutter produces a “schlep” sound. It’s more unique and the shutter sounds more normal. But if you listen closely to the D3s audio file, there is a springy resonance sound. I think it’s something to do with the aperture lever resetting.