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Sony CyberShot DSC-F717

Sony CyberShot DSC-F717

  • 2 out of 5
"Sony doesn't stand behind it"
  • 4 out of 5
"Acc Jack ( Remote Control )"
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Answered Questions for the DSC-F717

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
Q: retina damaged
A: SONY BAD CCDS - Your camera was one of a host of cameras that suffered from a faulty CCD chip... read more

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Open Questions for the DSC-F717

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
Q: My DSC 717 has a technical problem and does not show objects but only black shade in both view finder and LCD. Even the shot comes completely black.
10 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: My F717 has gone Dark what is the problem? When I turned it ON nothing happens? When I charge it no light? I even got a new Bat. for it still no power
20 points for best answer - 8 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 374 total reviews: 4.06/5

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  • 2 out of 5
Sony doesn't stand behind it (JCStehli - 3/2/09)

My extended warranty was not honored at all. All the mode dial indicators wore off and they would not even send me the $10.64 part. 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

  • 5 out of 5
camera malfunctioning? (chad - 9/18/07)

http://esupport.sony.com/perl/news-item.pl?mdl=DSCF717&news_id=118

you have less than one month left to get it on.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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