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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F717

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Sony DSC F717 Cybershot 4 to 5 Megapixel user reviews : 4.8 out of 5 - 31 reviews - photographyreview.comRead more
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The DSC-F717 represents the fourth generation of Sony's L-shaped 5x zoom split lens / body design. This started back in August 1999 with the 2 megapixel DSC- F505, in April 2000 the DSC-F505V gained a 3 megapixel sensor but only captured 2.6 megapixels of that (because of the lens design). August 2001 saw the announcement of the DSC-F707, with a larger lens this camera sported a 2/3" 5 megapixel CCD. One year on we are presented with the DSC-F717, still utilizing the same body design, same 5 megapixel sensor and excellent 5x optical zoom lens. The changes this time are more subtle with added features and expanded options.Read more
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Pros

  • solid and well-built
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • Dynamic range is quite good for a small sensor point

Cons

  • geometrical distortion and chromatic aberration
  • slightly pared down from its original design following an
  • only by available memory card space

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 8.8x6.6 mm
  • 5 Mpx
  • 2560, 1920 px
  • 2.4
  • Contrast Detect (sensor), Single, Live View
  • 1.8 in
  • no

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F717 - Pros & Cons

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F717

Pros

  • solid and well-built
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • Dynamic range is quite good for a small sensor point
  • as good as you can expect for 5 megapixels
  • Details are crisp
  • colors can be beautiful
  • F707 is excellent and provides wonderful colors and sharpness
  • good visibility and colors
  • Sony solution is as elegant as it is practical
  • has 5x optical zoom plus pretty good digital zoom
  • Compatible with Megabyte memory sticks

Cons

  • geometrical distortion and chromatic aberration
  • slightly pared down from its original design following an
  • only by available memory card space
  • Shutter speeds from 1/1
  • 000 to 30 seconds
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  • 1gb Sony branded Memory Stick
  • slow lag times or the small screen
  • controls can be a little confusing at times
  • slow and uses more memory
  • noticeable lag when taking pictures

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F717 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
1.8 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
800
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
5 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
2560 x 1920 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F717 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.35 in
Sensor photo detectors5.0 Mpx
Effective pixels5.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
Max resolution2560 x 1920 px
Other resolutions
  • 2048x1536
  • 1280x960
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom5.0 x
Digital zoom2.0 x
Minimum aperture2
Maximum aperture2.4
Focal length equiv38 - 190
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect
  • Single
  • Live View
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range19.69 in
Macro focus range0.79 in
Number of focus points5
Image stabiliserNo
Filter threadyes
Folded opticsno
Filter diameter2.28 in
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Built-in flashyes
Flash range5
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Flash ON
  • Flash OFF
External flashyes
Continuous drive2.0 fps
Self-timeryes
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options10
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Design
Body typeCompact
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage32.0 mB
Storage typesMemory Stick Pro
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeno
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
AV outputyes
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Image
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum800
White balance presets3
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPEG
  • TIFF
Image stabilization typeNo
Uncompressed formatTIFF
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size1.8 in
Articulated LCDyes
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots123000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderElectronic
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Videography features
Video recordingyes
Supported video file formatsMJPEG
Max frame rate (highest resolution)16.0 fps
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Dimensions
Weight24.55 oz
Width4.72 in
Height5.94 in
Depth2.68 in
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Power
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
Orientation sensorno

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F717 Sony DSC F717 Cybershot 4 to 5 Megapixel user reviews : 4.8 out of 5 - 31 reviews - photographyreview.com
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Sony DSC F717 Cybershot 4 to 5 Megapixel user reviews : 4.8 out of 5 - 31 reviews - photographyreview.com

Sony DSC F717 Cybershot 4 to 5 Megapixel user reviews : 4.8 out of 5 - 31 reviews - photographyreview.com

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Posts about Sony DSC-F717 Review written by Sam

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F717 Sony DSC-F717 Review
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Published: 07.10.2002
Sony DSC-F717 Review

The DSC-F717 represents the fourth generation of Sony's L-shaped 5x zoom split lens / body design. This started back in August 1999 with the 2 megapixel DSC- F505, in April 2000 the DSC-F505V gained a 3 megapixel sensor but only captured 2.6 megapixels of that (because of the lens design). August 2001 saw the announcement of the DSC-F707, with a larger lens this camera sported a 2/3" 5 megapixel CCD. One year on we are presented with the DSC-F717, still utilizing the same body design, same 5 megapixel sensor and excellent 5x optical zoom lens. The changes this time are more subtle with added features and expanded options.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F717 Sony DSC-F717 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Sony DSC-F717 Review - Steve's Digicams

First Look posted 09/02/2002Full Review Posted 09/20/2002 Introduction & Physical Views Click on the F717 to take a QuickTime VR tour This new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F717 combines point-and-shoot convenience with a host of manual photographic controls, sure to inspire digital photographers to expand

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F717 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F717 Digital Camera Review: Intro and Highlights
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F717 Digital Camera Review: Intro and Highlights

Detailed review of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F717, with actual sample images, and a detailed data sheet.

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