GH2 Odd question.... Does your GH2 rattle when you shake it?

[akivisuals]

Ok. So I just picked up a used GH2 and noticed that it has an odd rattling sound, like there's something loose or rolling around in the body when you gently shake the camera. I didn't notice any strange noises like this on my GH3 but was wondering if this in indicative of a broken piece floating around inside the camera or if it's normal. I have a Canon 100L IS that makes a somewhat similar sound but it's normal hence the question. It almost sounds like a strap ring that's attached to the camera making noise but I took off the rings.

 

[Inprogress]

I just shook mine and it does rattle, with or without lens. I won't describe it as something rolling around, but rather like some mechanical assembly rattling. I've had no problems with it like that.

 

[akivisuals]

Ok. Maybe "rolling around" is the wrong term. I'm glad that my camera isn't the only one experiencing this. Is it normal for the GH2 to do this or is it a common defect known to the GH2?

 

[stoneinapond]

Is it normal for the GH2 to do this or is it a common defect known to the GH2?

My two year old camera works perfectly and until today I never shook it. But yes, my camera also displays some noise, but it isn't something rolling around inside. Possibly to do with the sensor self cleaning feature?

 

[Fresno Bob]

I have this weird habit of not shaking £800 pieces of equipment

 

[downsouthstudio]

Its Panasonic's "secret magic chip" that makes the GH2 such a great cam.....leave it alone, and don't shake it anymore.

 

[aljudy]

Mine has a sound, but I would not call it a rattle. It is like something shifts position form one side to the other as I shake it form side to side. It has no sound when the movement is forward/backwards... Al