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Sony CyberShot DSC-F717

Sony CyberShot DSC-F717

  • 4 out of 5
"sony service"
  • 4 out of 5
"Acc Jack ( Remote Control )"
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Answered Questions for the DSC-F717

Q: Is the model DSC-F717 a Reflex digital camera?
A: No. It's a point and shoot digital capture camera. SLRs use mirrors and a shutter to expose the image onto... read more
Q: Auto-focus probelm and battery
A: Lithium Ion batteries lose capacity over time and as such, it won't get a full charge before appearing fully charged. read more
Q: My brand new dsc-F 717 when turned on particularly and during taking shots zig zag lines vertical flashing lcd with purple hologram or met blue image
A: Nasir,If that is indeed your problem and if your camera was manufactured prior to the end of 2004, I would... read more

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Open Questions for the DSC-F717

Q: Fixing Cybershoot DSC F717's CCD
5 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: Flash will not pop up at all.
10 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: I bought the camera in May 2003 & taken some 30,000 pics with it and yesterday it started to bleed a yellow tint on the image. What would cause that?
15 points for best answer - 2 replies

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Editors' Comments

The Sony CyberShot DSC-F717 comes equipped with a top-quality Zeiss lens and a 5x optical zoom, both of which set it apart from many of the other 5-megapixel cameras. Its laser-assisted autofocus, night vision capability, and long battery life make the camera very user-friendly, but its weight and size can be impractical for casual users. read more

Specifications

  • 5.02 megapixels (effective)
  • Carl Zeiss lens
  • 5x optical zoom/2x digital zoom
  • auto and manual focus
  • program and manual exposure
  • JPEG and TIFF file formats
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  • 4.06 out of 5

Average rating based on 375 total reviews: 4.06/5

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  • 4 out of 5
sony service (Baybars - 10/18/09)

amazing...no receipt, no warranty paper, no documents at all. my camera started to show a black screen, nothing else. I brought to sony service in... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Acc Jack ( Remote Control ) (Dan - 2/13/09)

I've loved this Camera For 7 yrs . I also purchased the follwing model F828 . But sold it because the F717 took clearer images. read more

  • 4 out of 5
Nothing but perfection.... (Dawn - 2/12/07)

This camera has nothing but performed for me. Crisp images combined with vivid colors are the norm for this product. The only issue I have... read more

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Professional Reviews

  • 5 out of 5
Most impressed (Steve's Digicams - 3/6/03)

Steve gives this Sony camera an enthusiastic thumbs-up with special praise for its speedy start-up and shot-to-shot time. read original review

  • 4 out of 5
A versatile camera (PC Magazine - 3/6/03)

This quick review praises this Sony digital camera's bells and whistles, including Nightshot mode and its fast shooting time. read original review

  • 5 out of 5
Excellent 5 megapixel camera (DC Resource - 3/6/03)

The author raves about the Sony's image quality, but notes that its manual controls are limited for a camera of its level. read original review

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