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I think I've just forgotten the noise a mirror and shutter can make. I think I was more surprised that modern cameras had not managed to dampen the noise somewhat (or maybe I've forgotton how noisy that old Zenit was!). Anyway, a few shots later and I'm getting used to it already.

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Find someone with a 20D.....then you'll know what loud is........

TBH I think a lot of modern bodies are quieter than we think. I have a number of much older mechanical cameras that are very much noisier than my more recent stuff. Quietest camera I probably have is my old EOS D30 - the snick of the mirror is not much louder than the shutter on it's own.

I'm sure current models could be made quieter but the trend toward fast frame rates plus minimal shutter delay and blackout times inevitably means fast moving mirrors with all the noise fast action mechanisms generate...