Sony DSCF717 5MP Digital Still Camera w/ 5x Optical Zoom | List Price: $799.95
Discount Price: $1,299.99
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Brand: Sony
Binding: Electronics
Warranty: 1 Year Limited
Features: - 5-megapixel sensor creates 2,560 x 1,920 images for exceptional prints at 11 x 14 inches and beyond
- Carl Zeiss autofocus lens with 5x optical/2x digital (10x total) zoom
- Included 32 MB Memory Stick holds 23 images at default settings
- Connects with PCs and Macs via USB port
- Uses proprietary lithium-ion rechargeable battery (included)
LOVE this camera! [Posted on 2007-11-24]
I purchased one of the DSC 717's several years ago and this I LOVE this camera. It is still one of the best cameras out there, even though it was made in 2002. I love that I can flip the lens up so I can use this camera like a camcorder. I love the photos it takes in all light situations. It does a great job when I use it as a manual camera or an automatic. The only downside is this is a large camera, so it doesn't fit in your pocketbook (unless you have a LARGE bag). To me I'd rather it be large than miss out on all the great features it has. My camera goes with me everywhere. Thanks to Sony for making such a great product.
worste camera I ever owned [Posted on 2007-12-07]
I too have had this camera for 3 years exactly and have the same problem it suddely went black. I would do all the functions but the picture would turn out black no matter what I did. I called a couple of places and they told me to replace the battery and reset the camera and neither worked for me either. I am very dissatisfied with this camera and Sony. I am now forced to buy a new camera because of the rediculious cost to fix my camera. I am going with the Nikon I have not heard any bad issues with these cameras. I own a 35mm and love it. It takes excellent pictures, but I require a digital because of the kids and it may take 10 tries to get a good one. Anyway I will never buy sony agian!!!!!
Absolutely Awesome Camera [Posted on 2007-12-13]
After four years of enjoying the ease and superb quality of this camera I am mourning its demise. Yes, after four years of being left in cars (feezing nights, Phoenix days)being abused by our now 4 year old son, being dropped, banged and even taken apart a few times it has finally bit the dust. (by the way I don't recommend subjecting any of these abuses to your own personal camera). We have stopped paying large sums of money to portrait studios for family pics and even had many pics with this camera published in two local newspapers and our city brochure. All of our family and freinds used to request that we bring our camera to any and all events as the pictures produced were quite fantabulous. My husband has photographed many bugs, spiders and even a book worm within an inch with clear detail so he can then research and identify them. I am sorry that Sony has discontinued this model. In my search for something that equals this one-of-a-kind, I have purchased the Sony DSC-H9 which even though sports 3 whole megapixals more cannont even come close to the quality I am used to with the DSCF717, so I have returned it. So on with my trek to find something simple to use, within price and with the same awesome quality I have enjoyed from this camera. Fare thee well loyal DSCF717, you will be missed.
Proven Technology [Posted on 2008-04-01]
I bought mine back when most of the reviews (below) were written - back in in December 2002. I paid about $700 for mine at the time and have taken thousands of superb quality photos with this camera. so why write a review now?
Since it is still listed for sale there are a couple of things to point out that a buyer should know:
A big issue for digital photography back in 2002 - was the 1/2-1 second photo delay between pressing the button and the shutter actually releasing. Any parent out there knows how critical that 1/2 a second can be when it comes to capturing a child at play or that tender moment when siblings give each other a hug. They are gone in an instant - so you'll need to take that into account when taking pictures.
Another issue is a flaw that Sony has with the CCD chips in these cameras. What would happen is the LCD display would start to show static or frequency distortions. These distortions would show up on the photographs. There was actually a class action lawsuit against Sony to repair the CCD chips in cameras experiencing this issue. The time frame for the repair according to the suit ended in October 2007 - which is when I started to experience the issue with my camera. But Sony has extended the free repair until September of this year. Mine is currently in a UPS box on its way to Sony for repair.
So if you are looking to buy this camera - verify that the CCD chip has already been replaced - and if not - make sure you send yours in before September 2008.
Despite the repair issue - this camera is still a great buy. Nice to know I could sell mine after nearly 6 years and still get a good price for it.
Great camera now [Posted on 2008-04-17]
I like so many others, love this camera, because it does so much, and does so much well. I, also like most others, had to send my camera back to Sony when the CCD element (which is the subject of a recall) went bad. Sony fixed it free of charge, and sent it back, and it has performed flawlessly ever since.
If only it hadn't gone bad on the first day of my 10 day disney vacation with my wife and 4 year old son.
I've used other digital cameras, and without exception I remember wishing I had my camera instead. I still see no reason to upgrade to a newer version yet, and I've taken over 15000 photos with this camera. When the time comes, I'll definitely look at the current model in this line.
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