Combining point-and-shoot convenience with a host of manual photographic controls, this camera is sure to inspire digital photographers to expand creativity and get better results. Armed with high-quality Carl Zeiss optics, ISO sensitivities of 100/200/400/800 and shutter speeds of up to 1/2000 second in auto mode, the DSC-F717 produces stellar results, even in the most demanding of shooting situations.
Image Processor
Image Sensor: CCD
Effective Megapixels: 5 Megapixel
Total Pixels: 5240000
Lens Features
Camera Type: Compact Camera
Lens Mount: Fixed
Optical Zoom: 5x
Digital Zoom: 2x
Max Aperture: 2.4 1/f
Storage
Memory Card Support: Memory Stick
Removable Flash Memory Included: 32 MB Memory Stick
Other Features
LCD Screen Size: 1.8"
Maximum Video Capture Resolution: 320 x 240
Flash: Auto Flash
Interface Connection: 1 x USB
Dimensions
Class: Audio Visual Accessory
Category: Cameras
Height: 2.75 in
Width: 4.9 in
Depth: 6.5 in
Weight: 1.5 lbs
Reference
Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited
URL: Manufacturer Link
Additional Specifications
Frequency Band: 2/3" 5.24 MegaPixel Super HAD CCD image sensor 5.02 MP effective Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar 5X Optical zoom lens 2X Precision Digital zoom 10X Total Zoom Five area Multi-Point Auto Focus, with manually selectable focus points and Hologram AF low light laser assist Clear Color and Clear Luminance Noise Reduction Slow Shutter NR subtractive noise reduction for long exposures 46-step Shutter Priority (30 sec ~ 1/1000 sec) 13-step Aperture Priority (f2.0 ~ f 8.0) Full Manual Exposure 49 segment Multi-pattern measuring exposure system Center-weighted averaging and Spot meter modes NightShot: Infra-red illumination system NightFraming infra-red assist helps composition in adverse lighting Twilight Twilight Portrait (slow shutter flash synch) & with 5 presets and 1 push manual calibration Eye-level TTL 180k Pixel LCD Viewfinder 1.8" 123K Pixel LCD Display AccuPower Meter Through the Lens (TTL) pre-flash metering Red-eye reduction Hot shoe & Acc terminal for HVL-F1000 JPEG (Fine/Standard) TIFF Voice Memo E-Mail and Text still image modes 3 Shot 2fps Burst mode 3 Shot Auto-exposure Bracketing with 1/3, 2/3, 1 EV (stop) adjustable increments MPEG-EX (Extended) 160x112 and 320x240 Audio/Video modes with 6X cue/review and divide/delete editing MPEG-HQ (High Quality) 320x240 Audio/Video mode with 16fps full screen playback & hi-sampling rate audio Clip Motion 160x120 and 80x72 Animated GIF Modes Playback Zoom with selectable resolution trimming function - In-camera re-size and copy functions A/V Output USB driver for Windows. 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional, XP Home/Pro, Macintosh. OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0/9.1/9.2/X
Camera Modes: Image Modes:Standard Fine TIF EmailMovie Modes:MPEG HQX (320x240, 16fps, Full Screen playback) MPEG EX Presentation (320x240, 8fps) MPEG EX Video Mail (160x112, 8 fps)
Exposure Control: Manual
Viewfinder Type: No
White Balance Modes: Auto Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent
Maximum Image Resolution: 2560 x 1920
Maximum Frame Rate: 16 fps
GPS: No
Memory Card Type Include: Memory Stick
Longest Shutter Speed: 30 Second
Shortest Shutter Speed: 1/2000 Second
HD Movie Mode: No
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F717 5 Megapixel Compact Camera
Strengths: movable lens, plenty useful functions, comfortable form
Weakness: Expensive accessories and memory cards
It is a great camera. Very easy to get used to, comfortable L form, movable lens, just great. Moreover it has plenty of options! 5mp is enough even if you are going to print A3 size photos. Noise on ISO 100 and on ISO 200 is low; ISO 400 and ISO 800 are very noisy. if you are going to purchase this camera, you'd better buy at least 128mb memory too. And if you are going to use it while camping,...
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