New R6 Mark II rattles

[bikedad57]

I just got my new mirrorless yesterday.  First mirrorless camera and am excited to use it.  However, when I took it out of the box I heard a little rattle-like noise.  So gently shaking the camera body I can hear something that sounds like a plastic part moving back and forth in a loose fitting frame.  Is that normal?

[justadude · Accepted solution]

That's the IBIS, and it is normal.  I found that out on mine after a mild panic attack - lol.

[justadude · Accepted solution]

That's the IBIS, and it is normal.  I found that out on mine after a mild panic attack - lol.

[bikedad57]

Good heavens, I had the same panic attack.  So happy to know its normal.

Rusty

[justadude]

Well, the panic attack isn't normal - just the rattling.  🙂

[Waddizzle · Accepted solution]

The rattle is normal.  It goes away once you install a lens and turn on the camera.  When you turn the camera off with a lens attached there isn’t any rattle.

Be sure to always turn the camera off when you install or remove a lens.

[bikedad57]

So happy to learn that!

[infinityone]

I agree with the previous comments, that’s the IBIS . I own the same camera and it’s not an issue especially once the camera is powered on with a lens. I believe the user manual also mentions this.

[justadude]

Well, yes and no.  

If you have IBIS turned on with the lens attached and power on, you'll still hear the rattle.  

If you have the IBIS turned off when a lens is attached and the power is on (I normally have IBIS off)... I still hear the rattle.