Sony 717 users.. how to check if camera has focusing probs?

f55user · 14th February 2003

Just bought my F717 a while ago... heard of some problems with the AF system.. how to check if the camera suffers from this problem? or just call the service center and ask them?

thanks...
(btw, been using the F55 for 3 years liao... so no stranger to sony stuff

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11th March 2003

Initial production of Sony’s DSC-F717 Cyber-shot® digital still cameras have displayed inaccurate focusing under certain limited conditions. These conditions include ambient light low enough to activate the Hologram AF, at short distances, and higher zoom settings.

In order to determine whether or not your DSC-F717 has the issue, please check the following:

The Camera is a DSC-F717
The camera serial number falls into the below range:
1320001-1320404
1320407
1320409-1320422
1320424-1320425
1320427-1320430
1320432
1320434-1320440
1320442-1320463
1320465-1320468
1320470-1334250
1334801-1334900
1335251-1337694
1337883-1338610
1339051-1339550
Images are out of focus when using Hologram AF, typically, but not limited to, short distances and higher zoom settings. This issue will not occur with Hologram AF selected "off".
If your camera does meet the above criteria, please contact Sony to arrange for service. The inaccurate focus is the result of an improper Hologram AF focus parameter. The parameter can be adjusted by Sony Service Centers or Sony Authorized Service Centers in accordance with Sony’s limited warranty.

11th March 2003

Forgot to mention, Quoted from www.sonystyle.com, under SONY DSC-F717 FAQ.

Hope I don't get sued for lifting the entire extract out from their website.

Del_CtrlnoAlt · 11th March 2003

mine 19+++
but also have some out of focus problem.
the auto focus have problem adjusting to different conditions.

f55user · 11th March 2003

Wah so long already still got pple post

Anyway I called Sony and they just said to bring it down anyway. I live near the service center so I just brought it there.. 15 mins job.

14th February 2003	#1
f55user Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: "You Are Here" Posts: 276	Sony 717 users.. how to check if camera has focusing probs? Just bought my F717 a while ago... heard of some problems with the AF system.. how to check if the camera suffers from this problem? or just call the service center and ask them? thanks... (btw, been using the F55 for 3 years liao... so no stranger to sony stuff )

11th March 2003	#2
newuser Guests Posts: n/a	Initial production of Sony’s DSC-F717 Cyber-shot® digital still cameras have displayed inaccurate focusing under certain limited conditions. These conditions include ambient light low enough to activate the Hologram AF, at short distances, and higher zoom settings. In order to determine whether or not your DSC-F717 has the issue, please check the following: The Camera is a DSC-F717 The camera serial number falls into the below range: 1320001-1320404 1320407 1320409-1320422 1320424-1320425 1320427-1320430 1320432 1320434-1320440 1320442-1320463 1320465-1320468 1320470-1334250 1334801-1334900 1335251-1337694 1337883-1338610 1339051-1339550 Images are out of focus when using Hologram AF, typically, but not limited to, short distances and higher zoom settings. This issue will not occur with Hologram AF selected "off". If your camera does meet the above criteria, please contact Sony to arrange for service. The inaccurate focus is the result of an improper Hologram AF focus parameter. The parameter can be adjusted by Sony Service Centers or Sony Authorized Service Centers in accordance with Sony’s limited warranty.

11th March 2003	#4
Del_CtrlnoAlt Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Outside the Dry Box. Posts: 16,342	mine 19+++ but also have some out of focus problem. the auto focus have problem adjusting to different conditions.

11th March 2003	#5
f55user Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: "You Are Here" Posts: 276	Wah so long already still got pple post Anyway I called Sony and they just said to bring it down anyway. I live near the service center so I just brought it there.. 15 mins job.