1.8" LCD - 5x Optical Zoom - 2560 x 1920 Image - 320 x 240 Video - MPN: DSCF717 See Product Details
Description
Combining point-and-shoot convenience with a host of manual photographic controls, this camera is sure to inspire digital photographers to expand creativity and get better results. Armed with high-quality Carl Zeiss optics, ISO sensitivities of 100/200/400/800 and shutter speeds of up to 1/2000 second in auto mode, the DSC-F717 produces stellar results, even in the most demanding of shooting situations.
Quick Glance
Memory Type: Memory Stick
LCD Screen Size: 1.8"
Camera Type: Compact Camera
Megapixels: 5 Megapixel
Lens Mount: Fixed
Optical Zoom: 5
Weight: 24
Summary
Product Title: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F717 5 Megapixel Compact Camera
Manufacturer: Sony
Power Score: 4.3 | 39 Reviews
Image Processor
Image Sensor: CCD
Effective Megapixels: 5 Megapixel
Total Pixels: 5240000
Lens Features
Camera Type: Compact Camera
Lens Mount: Fixed
Optical Zoom: 5x
Digital Zoom: 2x
Max Aperture: 2.4 1/f
Storage
Memory Card Support: Memory Stick
Removable Flash Memory Included: 32 MB Memory Stick
Other Features
LCD Screen Size: 1.8"
Maximum Video Capture Resolution: 320 x 240
Flash: Auto Flash
Interface Connection: 1 x USB
Dimensions
Category: Cameras
Class: Audio Visual Accessory
Height: 2.75 in
Width: 4.9 in
Depth: 6.5 in
Weight: 1.5 lbs
Reference
Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited
URL: Manufacturer Link
Additional Specifications
Frequency Band: 2/3" 5.24 MegaPixel Super HAD CCD image sensor 5.02 MP effective Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar 5X Optical zoom lens 2X Precision Digital zoom 10X Total Zoom Five area Multi-Point Auto Focus, with manually selectable focus points and Hologram AF low light laser assist Clear Color and Clear Luminance Noise Reduction Slow Shutter NR subtractive noise reduction for long exposures 46-step Shutter Priority (30 sec ~ 1/1000 sec) 13-step Aperture Priority (f2.0 ~ f 8.0) Full Manual Exposure 49 segment Multi-pattern measuring exposure system Center-weighted averaging and Spot meter modes NightShot: Infra-red illumination system NightFraming infra-red assist helps composition in adverse lighting Twilight Twilight Portrait (slow shutter flash synch) & with 5 presets and 1 push manual calibration Eye-level TTL 180k Pixel LCD Viewfinder 1.8" 123K Pixel LCD Display AccuPower Meter Through the Lens (TTL) pre-flash metering Red-eye reduction Hot shoe & Acc terminal for HVL-F1000 JPEG (Fine/Standard) TIFF Voice Memo E-Mail and Text still image modes 3 Shot 2fps Burst mode 3 Shot Auto-exposure Bracketing with 1/3, 2/3, 1 EV (stop) adjustable increments MPEG-EX (Extended) 160x112 and 320x240 Audio/Video modes with 6X cue/review and divide/delete editing MPEG-HQ (High Quality) 320x240 Audio/Video mode with 16fps full screen playback & hi-sampling rate audio Clip Motion 160x120 and 80x72 Animated GIF Modes Playback Zoom with selectable resolution trimming function - In-camera re-size and copy functions A/V Output USB driver for Windows. 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional, XP Home/Pro, Macintosh. OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0/9.1/9.2/X
Camera Modes: Image Modes:Standard Fine TIF EmailMovie Modes:MPEG HQX (320x240, 16fps, Full Screen playback) MPEG EX Presentation (320x240, 8fps) MPEG EX Video Mail (160x112, 8 fps)
Exposure Control: Manual
White Balance Modes: Auto Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent
Maximum Image Resolution: 2560 x 1920
Maximum Frame Rate: 16 fps
Memory Card Type Include: Memory Stick
Longest Shutter Speed: 30 Second
Shortest Shutter Speed: 1/2000 Second
Strengths: Electronic quality, lens quality, overall quality
Weakness: none so far
I am a Nikonist ( have 3 Nikons SLR 35mm ) and a serious amateur/semi-pro photographer for more than 30 years, but this is my second Sony Digital. Contenders before purchasing this one were Nikon Collpix 5700 and Minolta Dimage 7Hi. I was not in the market for a "true" SLR with interchangeable lenses, as they are too expensive but if I did go, would be a Nikon 100D. Well, after having tested all...
Strengths: Excellent picture fidelity, colors really are vibrant and clear. Goes a long way on the batteries. A really great camera so far and I'm very happy with it.
Weakness: Few if any. It is a complicated camera with lots of features so the manual could be a bit more logically layed out in terms of process & procedures.
Have owned this camera a little over 6 months and it's doing everything I expected. Accurate, focused, and vibrantly colorful pictures. The Sony memory stick, reader, and software is also surprisingly easy to use if you have average computer "savvy."
Strengths: MANY-- --> swivel body is AMAZINGLY useful (I first thought it would be awkward) --> great lens = great images --> LIVE histogram -- LEARN TO USE IT & take much better images --> solidly built
Weakness: Nothing major --> Memory Stick memory is a little more expensive & more limiting than other formats --> RAW image capture would be nice, but I'm happy with my images
This is a terrific camera if you are an amateur interested in becoming a better photographer. DON'T fall into the "more megapixels is always better" trap. At 5 mp, I have taken professional quality images that look great at 8x10" (never tried anything larger). I bought it at somewhere near the original price ($999), but still consider it a good value. At current prices, I think it's a GREAT...
Strengths: Excellent Zeiss lens (razor sharp, F2.0), long battery life, fast focus and shooting, great macros, lots of features, takes great pictures, even in total darkness (IR).
Weakness: 35-190mm (5x optical) is a little short for me, I'd prefer a wider angle on the low end for scenics. Minimum aperture is F8, could use F16 for scenics. Noisy pics at ISO 400-800.
This is a superb camera, the best of the 5MP I tried. Longer battery life (4-6 hrs ON), quicker focus, shorter time between shots (esp. with memory stick pro), easier to use. What good is the longer zoom on other cams if the lens is so slow you can't shoot handheld? This lens is very fast and sharp. Put it on manual and you can control everything, put it on full auto and your wife can use it as a...
Strengths: In AF mode, it does all! Plenty of options, perhaps too much for a beginner. Nice and crisp pics at night, fireworks specially, pics are incredible. Battery life is very good. Near 500 shots...
Weakness: No RAW mode. Tele and far scenes seems blur or not well focused (must use tripod). WEIGHT! No standard lenses can be used (Nikon, Canon..). Memorystck prices!
Overall, I'm satisfied, very satisfied. In full resolution mode I've done the best pics of my life. More than 5.000 in a year! impossible with a film one. Macro mode are a singular and funny way to use a camera for me. Nice shots of snakes, flowers, moths, coins.. only at 10mm! Fast pics, like waterdrops are astounding! It lacks a 1/2000 mode but from 1/500 to 1/1000 you could do a lot of nice...
Strengths: Great Auto Focus. Amazing Night/Low light Shots/ Battery time would rival any other cam. Great buy for it price.
Weakness: Bulky. Be Ready to carry some weight around. On-Camera controls will take some time getting used to.
Ture there are Big names in the 5.0 mp digi cam world. but Sony has made there mark with this camera. Sony has really done a great job with this one.. ! Images are sharp , crisp and loads of manual control gives this camera the ease of Point and click as well as the professional touch. if ur a Photography enthusiast , looking for somewhere to begin with in the advance photography but dont want to...
Strengths: Super optic Carl Zeiss Lens.....need I say more? Great 5x zoom lens. Batteries last forever! Functions are easy to use. Ergonomical well balance for right or left hands. USB 2.0!
Weakness: Memory stick 32MB! What a joke! Need at least a minumum 128 and above.
Well first of all I contacted Sony Japan and they are coming out with a 1GB Memory Stick soon but get ready for the price......USD$550.00-USD$650.00! Well other than the memory stick, I have absolutely no complain about this camera. Recommended for intermediate and advance users for high res pix. Flash is a bit strong, so -1EV down had to bit adjusted. White balance is 95% accurate but can be...
Strengths: Everything, Hologram AF, 5.0MP, Great low light/no light shooting options...list goes on!
Weakness: None whatsoever
Awesome camera, amazing quality. Easy to use, like a point and shoot camera really. Some complain about the "expensive" costs, LOL, I live in New Zealand and the cameras retail price is around $2500 NZ dollars!! well worth the money tho. :)
Strengths: Does it ALL
Weakness: 32mb supplied memory stick
Am taking a professional caliber photography course and needed the control this camera offers. The Zeiss lens was the final convincing factor. Want a great digicam at an affordable price? -- buy the f-717. No regrets. Own 4 other digicams, ALL SONY; happy with all of them.
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F717 is a digital camera released as an upgrade from the original DSC-F707. It too features a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar lens with a 5x optical /2x digital zoom, and a 5MP CCD. However, it adds along a larger 32MB memory stick, improved AF, shorter shutter lag, faster startup time, and improved AWB. Plus the newly added multi-burst mode lets the user capture 16 320x240 frames...
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Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-F717 receives an overall TopTenREVIEWS score of 2.11 out of 4.00. It is ranked the #290 standard digital camera of all time. The overall rating represents an intelligent balance of features, value as a function of price to features, and a summary of reviews from a variety of sources. The TopTen REVIEWS' formula gives a picture of important consumer features, market value, and...
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F717 5 Megapixel Compact Camera
Strengths: movable lens, plenty useful functions, comfortable form
Weakness: Expensive accessories and memory cards
It is a great camera. Very easy to get used to, comfortable L form, movable lens, just great. Moreover it has plenty of options! 5mp is enough even if you are going to print A3 size photos. Noise on ISO 100 and on ISO 200 is low; ISO 400 and ISO 800 are very noisy. if you are going to purchase this camera, you'd better buy at least 128mb memory too. And if you are going to use it while camping,...
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