Why my camera acts funny (shaking or trembling motor) when I bring it to my trips?
04-22-13, 08:07 PM
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Why my camera acts funny (shaking or trembling motor) when I bring it to my trips?
My camera is a Sony cybershot; Super Steady Shot DSC-T300.
And on my rides I carry it either, in the saddle bag or in the pannier, not on the bottom of it, more inside the cover that has some kind of a pocket. Anyway, at the beginning of my ride all is fine with the camera and can take pictures. After a few miles I guess the vibrations are transfered to the camera and it shakes something inside maybe a motor that when I go for the camera it is all shaking and I can control it, so I am done for that day no more pictures.
My bike is a Fuji Touring (steel frame).
Why?
What can I do to fix it?
Does it happen to everyone, anyone? I mean, you do touring and you probably bring your cameras but my guess is that a camera is supposed to work fine all the time so, what I am doing wrong?
The pictures are from the BP MS 150 Houston-Austin 20-21 April 2013.
Please help.
And on my rides I carry it either, in the saddle bag or in the pannier, not on the bottom of it, more inside the cover that has some kind of a pocket. Anyway, at the beginning of my ride all is fine with the camera and can take pictures. After a few miles I guess the vibrations are transfered to the camera and it shakes something inside maybe a motor that when I go for the camera it is all shaking and I can control it, so I am done for that day no more pictures.
My bike is a Fuji Touring (steel frame).
Why?
What can I do to fix it?
Does it happen to everyone, anyone? I mean, you do touring and you probably bring your cameras but my guess is that a camera is supposed to work fine all the time so, what I am doing wrong?
The pictures are from the BP MS 150 Houston-Austin 20-21 April 2013.
Please help.
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04-23-13, 11:27 AM
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Test ride with padding around camera, or a dedicated padded camera case.
Many electronics are susceptible to damage from shock (as well as foreign contamination, humidity, moisture intrusion and even air pressure/altitude).
Many electronics are susceptible to damage from shock (as well as foreign contamination, humidity, moisture intrusion and even air pressure/altitude).
04-23-13, 11:34 AM
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Humidity has killed 3 of my cameras.
Do Not Ever keep, one in your jersey pocket.
Do Not Ever keep, one in your jersey pocket.
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04-23-13, 12:37 PM
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I keep it handy in a small front bar bag.
I like quick access.
I like quick access.
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