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I can hear a click. Then pressing the back button can hear it open again. I assume it’s the shield not sure what else would make a mechanical noise.
Think the noise may be the IBIS mechanism locking and unlocking.
Agree!!
After typing in a response to a post about shutter noise, I realized that I was repeating earlier answers and tried to delete it. Being unsuccessful, I typed nt for No Text. Is there a way to delete posts?
Nikon has left it up to us whether we want to use the protective shutter. But yes in the base case even with DSLRs it is best practice to turn the camera off prior to removing/mounting a lens. Keep in mind there are electrical contacts involved and sensitive electronics. It's always best practice to power things down before connecting/disconnecting a power source.
Yes by the "delete" command at the bottom of the post frame.
Just let me know and I'll happily do it for you.
That would be great! Thanks.
One thing I should mention here (on a personal finding) but slightly off topic however, still related to the shutter shield. Previously - I had a LOT of dust bunny issues with my previous Z7II and endless sensor cleaning as a result. Since owning and using the Z8 - there has not been one single issue of dust spots in my images. I put this down to that same shutter shield sensor protection. Fingers crossed - this situation continues !!
Funny you should mention this. Just recently I was thinking about the fact I've been shooting the Z9 for a year and a half and haven't had to clean the sensor yet. That's a move in the right direction.One thing I should mention here (on a personal finding) but slightly off topic however, still related to the shutter shield. Previously - I had a LOT of dust bunny issues with my previous Z7II and endless sensor cleaning as a result. Since owning and using the Z8 - there has not been one single issue of dust spots in my images. I put this down to that same shutter shield sensor protection. Fingers crossed - this situation continues !!
Same here.
Not only IBIS floating around, but for recent Nikon F or Z mount VR lenses you really want the lens VR mechanism to dock before taking the lens off the camera. If you remove such a lens while the VR is active the lens will make a rattling sound off-camera or in your camera bag as the VR lens elements float around. I haven't heard any first hand reports of lens damage from this but it's certainly disconcerting to pick up an expensive lens and hear things rattling around inside. Turning the camera off before removing a lens eliminates this problem as the VR elements dock securely on power down.
Thanks for that information. I always do turn the camera off before changing/removing a lens I must admit. But I wonder how many don't follow that procedure and Nikon didn't consider never allowing the sensor to be uncovered (except when sensor cleaning) by anyone accidentally removing a lens with the camera still powered. Something like having the sensor shield drop whenever the lens release button is pressed and held to release the lens locking mechanism. It would be the ultimate sensor protection. But then I guess - we already have that if the camera is powered off first !! But I wonder how many Z8/Z9 users don't realise the 'risks' of changing a lens with the camera powered up.
That's a good point. Particularly with adapted f mount lenses since the VR doesn't shut off when Z cameras sleep.
Excellent thank you.
