Audible pulsing electronic humm. Is this normal?

[Ralph nixon]

When doing more tests with our new 100b we noticed that in a quite room and all else silent we could hear a low but audible pulsing humming noise coming from the 100b. It even seemed to stop for a bit and then it was back. I could even hear it through my headphones picked up by the lav. Don't recall it being there during other tests. Is this normal? Should I report this to panavision.

 

[ovjamaica]

Yes, you better call panavision immediately. This could be something serious. May even require service. You could hear it in the headphones too?

 

[MatthewC]

Have you tried sticking awet noodle inside the headphone jack? Apparently that clears up all hums that playback in headphones.

 

[G2_Media]

Important Please Respond

Important Please Respond

Hey, I was searching the forums for this exact issue. Its the servo motor for the automatic focusing that is making the noise. My DVX100b is only 1 day old and I noticed that noise. Any info from Panasonic?

Also, I have an important question for you. Does your DVX100b also make a sound like the mirror or a plate in the camera body slides/opens closes if you tip the camera forward and backward (tip the lens down, then back up) Mine goes away when I turn the camera on.

Steve

 

[GenJerDan]

That clunky noise is normal because the OIS is disengaged with the power off.

 

[Noel Evans]

That clunky noise is normal because the OIS is disengaged with the power off.

DOH and

Should I report this to panavision.

DOH

But umm yeah call "Panavision".......... Im sure they will help you.