Monday, 23 March 2015

digital - Are there any really silent but good DSLR cameras?


When photographers take pictures at events, like at the latest British open golf tournament, you can hear a lot of loud shutter(?) noises? Is that really necessary for a digital camera? Especially when photographing wildlife, it is important to be as silent as possible. What kind of camera can be used for this?



Answer



True DSLRs will always make noise by moving the mirror. This can be reduced by using mirror lock-up or in some modes of live view, but if you need to be really quiet you have to use either something mirrorless (like Panasonic GF1) or a Sound Blimp, which is basically a soundproof box around a DSLR (see video from John Harrington).


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