Sony DSC-717

Bluestrike · 2nd September 2002

0:00 EST: Sony has today announced the DSC-F717, an update to the popular DSC-F707. The DSC-F717 utilizes the same body design, five megapixel sensor and excellent five times optical zoom lens. New features include zoom via the lens ring, hot shoe, record and play histogram, ISO 800, Full Auto exposure, USB 2.0 and more. Thanks to leaks in the far east this camera is no surprise to many on the Sony Talk Forum. We have a detailed preview of the new DSC-F717, the only thing we can't bring you at this pre-production stage are image samples. A full review will follow soon.

more can be found here

Wai · 2nd September 2002

So it is REAL...i tot it is another rumour

but seriously...no big different to the F707

Wai · 2nd September 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by Phil Askey
What's missing?
While I welcome quite a few of the additions here, especially 5-area AF and histogram displays I'm also disappointed that Sony didn't use this new camera as an opportunity to catch up to some of the competition in regards to basic imaging features.

The DSC-F717 still offers no control over colour saturation or tone (contrast / brightness). Program AE and Aperture priority are still crippled with a minimum 1/30 sec shutter speed. There's also no concept of user sets / settings memories, no flexible program exposure, no white balance bracketing, limited continuous shooting ability and no way to disable noise reduction. While I'm sure the F717 will continue the F707's reputation for excellent image quality we must wonder how a lack of features will affect the F717 when compared to some of the competition.

mpenza · 2nd September 2002

Preview here! http://www.dpreview.com/articles/sonydscf717/

and here:
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/F717/F71A.HTM

Wai · 2nd September 2002

Quote:

Quote from imaging-resource
[F707 users found that it tended to oversaturate bright reds and greens. - This tendency was much less pronounced with less intense colors, but the camera did get a little carried away with bright hues in those parts of the spectrum. The prototype F717 seemed to have completely corrected that tendency, as it produced beautiful, accurate color in virtually every circumstance.
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No more Disney Colour

willyfoo · 2nd September 2002

Being a proud owner of a 707... the 5 point AF points and the hot-shoe itself are very good reasons to get the 717..

Wai · 2nd September 2002

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Originally posted by willyfoo
Being a proud owner of a 707... the 5 point AF points and the hot-shoe itself are very good reasons to get the 717..

yeah...but i dun think those reason are good enough for existing 707 owner to upgrade to 717

2nd September 2002

I wish digital cameras are just like computers...easily upgradable...bleah

mpenza · 2nd September 2002

The camera is also super fast for autofocus and shutter lag! check out Imaging Resource's review!

Zoomer · 2nd September 2002

So, its here.

Good luck to the guy trying to sell it, hope he gets rid of it before the news papers gets it.

2nd September 2002

I'm still sticking to my trusty 707...I don't find it worth my while to fork out another $1500+ for another camera that's only marginally better than mine.

Digipix · 2nd September 2002

Wah lauuuuuu!

First bought F505V, a year later... bought the F707 (no regret)... and now the F717! Sabo ar!

Zoomer · 2nd September 2002

Somehow, I don't quite understand why many don't like the "overzealous rendering of certain shades of red or green". Doesn't it look good?

Btw, conflicting information given in imaging resource and dpreview. Dpreview says 32MB mem stick included, i-r says 16.

Zerstorer · 2nd September 2002

The new sony looks to be a winner. The blazing shooting speeds and recycling times, coupled with its f2-2.4 lens and the new iso800 mode should allow one to capture high speed scenes with ease.

Adding the hotshoe and curing the overblown colours is icing on the cake.

Digipix · 2nd September 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by Zerstorer
The new sony looks to be a winner. The blazing shooting speeds and recycling times, coupled with its f2-2.4 lens and the new iso800 mode should allow one to capture high speed scenes with ease.

Adding the hotshoe and curing the overblown colours is icing on the cake.

Brother! Enough of temptation already....

Belle&Sebastain · 3rd September 2002

actually its not a huge difference between the two models, might as well save for a rainy day, the economy is uncertain.

Richard · 3rd September 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by Zoomer
Somehow, I don't quite understand why many don't like the "overzealous rendering of certain shades of red or green". Doesn't it look good?

Nope. Not necessary so. In certain cases the overzealous rendering blows out all detail.

Jer76 · 3rd September 2002

5 selectable AF points sounds good but I tink my present F707 serves me well... no point upgrading unless its the features you r after =)

denizenx · 4th September 2002

I thought the rule of thumb was to upgrade every 2 gens? like PCs...

2nd September 2002	#1
Bluestrike Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: There lor~ Posts: 4,843	Sony DSC-717 0:00 EST: Sony has today announced the DSC-F717, an update to the popular DSC-F707. The DSC-F717 utilizes the same body design, five megapixel sensor and excellent five times optical zoom lens. New features include zoom via the lens ring, hot shoe, record and play histogram, ISO 800, Full Auto exposure, USB 2.0 and more. Thanks to leaks in the far east this camera is no surprise to many on the Sony Talk Forum. We have a detailed preview of the new DSC-F717, the only thing we can't bring you at this pre-production stage are image samples. A full review will follow soon. more can be found here

2nd September 2002	#2
Wai Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: South Pole with Penguins Posts: 5,129	So it is REAL...i tot it is another rumour but seriously...no big different to the F707 __________________ We are HDD of PC & FT are MB add to storage; so PC never hangs with enormous storage capacity - LKY

2nd September 2002	#6
willyfoo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North Posts: 2,085	Being a proud owner of a 707... the 5 point AF points and the hot-shoe itself are very good reasons to get the 717.. __________________ Singapore Wedding Photographer Willy Foo on Twitter & Facebook

4th September 2002	#19
denizenx Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: L2TPYSG Posts: 4,514	I thought the rule of thumb was to upgrade every 2 gens? like PCs... __________________ "I'm... dreaming... of a wide... angle~ Just like the ones I used to know~"

2nd September 2002	#4
mpenza Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,397	Preview here! http://www.dpreview.com/articles/sonydscf717/ and here: http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/F717/F71A.HTM

2nd September 2002	#8
qhelix Guests Posts: n/a	I wish digital cameras are just like computers...easily upgradable...bleah

2nd September 2002	#10
Zoomer Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 708	So, its here. Good luck to the guy trying to sell it, hope he gets rid of it before the news papers gets it.

2nd September 2002	#12
Digipix Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 463	Wah lauuuuuu! First bought F505V, a year later... bought the F707 (no regret)... and now the F717! Sabo ar!

2nd September 2002	#14
Zerstorer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 3,610	The new sony looks to be a winner. The blazing shooting speeds and recycling times, coupled with its f2-2.4 lens and the new iso800 mode should allow one to capture high speed scenes with ease. Adding the hotshoe and curing the overblown colours is icing on the cake.

3rd September 2002	#16
Belle&Sebastain Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: here Posts: 3,752	actually its not a huge difference between the two models, might as well save for a rainy day, the economy is uncertain.

3rd September 2002	#18
Jer76 Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: West Posts: 1,109	5 selectable AF points sounds good but I tink my present F707 serves me well... no point upgrading unless its the features you r after =)