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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F717 Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F717 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F717 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F717 manual and always important Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F717 lens which makes the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F717 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F717 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F717 kit or bundle, is the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F717 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F717 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F717 Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
DSC-F717 |
| Camera Format |
Swivel |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Street Price |
$620.00 |
| Price Update Date |
2004-12-01 |
| Remote Control |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type |
Wired |
| Tripod Mount |
Yes |
| Tripod Mount Material |
Metal |
| Operating System |
Windows, MacOS |
| Weight |
696 g
24.3 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
Yes |
| Size |
120 x 69 x 151 mm
4.7 x 2.7 x 5.9 in |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
2560x1920, 2560x1712, 2048x1536, 1280x960, 640x480 |
| Movie Resolution |
320x240, 160x112 |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3, 3:2 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
5.20 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
2/3" |
| Movie Audio |
Yes |
| Quality Levels |
2 |
| Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
38 - 190 mm |
| Zoom Ratio |
5.00x |
| Digital Zoom |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values |
Precision 2x |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type |
Contrast Detect TTL |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
| Manual Focus |
Yes |
| Normal Focus Range |
50 cm to Infinity
20.4 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range |
2 - 50 cm
0.8 - 20.4 in |
| Max Aperture |
f/2.0 |
| Aperture Range Description |
f/2.0 (wide) / f/2.4 (tele) - ??? |
| Lens Thread |
58 mm |
| Lens Thread Type |
Lens threads |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type |
Eye-level Color LCD, 180kpixel |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD Size (inches) |
1.8 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) |
123000 |
| Max Playback Zoom |
5.00 |
| Exposure |
ISO Settings |
100, 200, 400, 800 |
| ISO Rating Max |
800 |
| Number of White Balance Settings |
6 |
| White Balance Settings |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Tungsten, 1 Push |
| Manual White Balance |
Yes |
| Longest Shutter Time |
30 |
| Shortest Shutter Time |
1/1000 |
| Exp Adj Range |
2.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size |
0.33 EV |
| Metering Modes |
Multi-pattern, center weighted, spot |
| Spot Metering |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure |
Yes |
| Self Timer |
10 |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
Yes |
| No of Flash Modes |
5 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, Auto w/ red-eye reduction, Forced, Forced w/ red-eye reduction, Off |
| Flash Range Default ISO (meters) |
5.0 |
| Flash Range Description |
1.6 - 16.4 ft (0.5 - 5.0 m) |
| Ext Flash |
Yes |
| Ext Flash Connection |
Hot Shoe, Ext. Sync |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
Memory Stick |
| Memory Included (MB) |
32.0 |
| Uncompressed Format |
TIFF |
| CCD Raw Format |
No |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG, GIF |
| Movie File Format |
MPEG |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable |
Yes |
| External Connections |
USB 1.1 |
| Other Connection |
DC In, Flash sync (for HVL-F1000 / RM-DR1), Hot Shoe |
| Included Software |
Pixela ImageMixer v1.0, SPVD-008 USB Driver |
| Performance Timing |
Startup Time |
1.8 seconds |
| Shutdown Time |
1.7 seconds |
| Play -> Record |
0.8 seconds |
| Record -> Play (max res) |
4.2 seconds |
| Record -> Play (min res) |
0.8 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Man. Focus |
0.1 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Prefocus |
0.1 seconds |
| Cycle Time Uncompressed Format |
54.0 seconds |
| Cycle Time Max Res |
1.5 seconds |
| Cycle Time Min Res |
1.8 seconds |
| Buffer Frames, Max Res |
9 |
| Continuous Mode Rate (fps) |
0.5 |
| Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) |
16.0 |
| Movie Sec @ Max Res |
99999 |
| Movie Sec @ Min Res |
99999 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
Proprietary InfoLithium M |
| Usable Battery Types |
NP-FM50 |
| Batteries Included |
NP-FM50 InfoLithium |
| Battery Charger Included |
Yes |
| More Information |
Notes & Features |
Top shutter speed is 1/1000 in Shutter priority and Manual modes, but 1/2000 in Programmed AE, and in Aperture Priority, as long as you have an aperture smaller than f/5.0 selected. MPEG movie length limited only by available media. Update to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F707 with greatly improved AF / shutter lag, color rendering, white balance. Also has zoom control on lens collar (shared w/ AF), Hot Shoe, USB 2.0 interface, live histogram in 'record' mode, ISO boosted to maximum of 800, and MPEG HQX for movie length only limited by your memory card. |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F717 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F717 power grip. Check the features and capabilities. Know how to quickly change settings for light and indoor or outdoor settings. There is no film, so speed settings is not required - however you can set the frame rate on the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F717 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F717 even allows you take a fast sequence of pictures when the setting is set for it - and can take intermittent action shots, catching it all on disk. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F717 Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F717 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F717 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F717 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F717, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F717 camera or Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F717 lenses while you are shopping, this is the only way you will find out what the location has to offer, and if there is some other product they are trying to push. All in all the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F717 camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F717 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F717 powergrip digital camera.
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