5D Shutter Motion

<p>This is not a post about replacing the 5D mirror. But I can see why it needs reinforcing!</p>

<p>When I made the switch from a 20D to a 5D it is almost like you can FEEL the shutter when it moves. I almost feel like I have to brace my hands more to keep the motion from shaking the camera.</p>

<p>Anyone else notice this or am I just losing my mind?</p>

It does feel different than say a 50d but not sure if that's why? Interesting...

<p>could be because the mirror is significantly larger on the 5D as it is a full frame camera and the 20D is APS-C. A bigger, heavier mirror will naturally make more vibration than a smaller one. Put the two side by side without a lens attached and see the difference.</p>

<p>It's simple, bigger sensor, bigger mirror, bigger slap! If you really want to feel something, hand hold a shot with an old Hasselblad C/M! If you're afraid of camera shake on a tripod from the mirror slap, just use either liveview or mirror lockup.</p>

<p>Shutters often feel and sound different between different models of camera. The mirror and shutter on a full-frame camera are larger than those of an APS-C camera and can be expected to be somewhat louder, but I've never found my 5D Mark II to have much recoil when it shoots. If you want to put this into proper perspective, try a Pentax 67 medium-format SLR some time. Some people compare the 67's mirror slap and shutter to a shotgun blast -- an exaggeration, to be sure, but there is a definite kick you release the shutter, and the noise is impressively loud for a camera. Any full-frame SLR is quiet as a mouse in comparison.</p>

<p>Thanks guys, that makes a lot of sense. <br>

Craig, I do need to try out a MF SLR sometime, would be interesting to feel that shotgun blast you speak of.<br>

I suppose I just need to get my tripod out more often to avoid the motion from any kick of the shutter.</p>

<p>+1 for Justin. It's just BIGGER. However, other variables such as cushioning and the like come into it too. The old film EOS cameras that I have reported on here often are surprisingly different in the sounds they create with at least similar mirror systems.</p>

<p>Sure, a FF camera has more kick! You have to hold it more firmly, BTW. Grasp the entire body and lens tightly and firmly. MLU becomes all the more important on a tripod.</p>

<p>JDM, have you ever shot an Elan 7? As far as I can tell, that's the mechanism used in the 5D. Nothing like an EOS 3 or EOS 1.</p>

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<p>use either liveview</p>

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<p>Can't do this with a 5D</p>

<p>I thought my 5D had an exceptionally quiet and low impact mirror/shutter slap compared to most FF bodies. My EOS 3 was so forceful I sometimes thought the camera was twisting! My FM3A has more kickback too. Of course it's mostly your imagination as even slow shutter speeds are sharp and vibration free on all 3 cameras.</p>

<p>Agree. Compared to the mirror slap of a Nikon the 5D is actually pretty polite.</p>

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<p>have you ever shot an Elan 7</p>

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<p>Never with any of the Elan cameras, but because I have omitted and overlooked them, I have <em>heard</em> plenty about them. ;)</p>

<p>The Elan 7 is a bit like the recoil of a Remington, whereas the 5D is more like a Lee Enfield if that is any help.</p>