Price Tag on Sony DSC-F717

hi, would anyone know the price of the camera at AP, CP and the general electric stores? and does AP or CP offers installment plans? this would save me a few trips. thanks in advance

[denizenx]

my fren last got it at AP for about 1k5 a while back... some mths
retail shops are still about 1799 to 1999 I think...

[MrBig]

I got SONY 717 + 256MB Memory Stick Pro for $1500 from Hai Chew in SLS

Bargain real hard then

AP ppl quote me alot more xpensive than Hai Chew

Shows that sometimes AP dun always sell cheap

[MrBig]

I dun think AP is an authorised SONY dealer

1.5k with 256mb is quite a good steal i must say

[sequitur]

huh.. what ... ?

i got the below accessories in my signature.. all for $1540 from AP.

yes everything included

of course the MS is normal MS not MS pro but MS pro only makes a difference of $50.

oh
and it came with this kit that included a sony handycam bag.. not very big but it can fit my equipment.. but hey i'm getting a new crumpler bag already lol..

and a battery.. FM 30 not FM50.. battery life is only 160 mins which is about 1 hour less than the fm50..

and this lens cleaning cloth that uh.. sucks coz the woolen material or whatever material it is keeps coming out.. can be used to clean the LCD nicely though.. :P

[MrBig]

Quote: Originally posted by sequitur huh.. what ... ? i got the below accessories in my signature.. all for $1540 from AP. yes everything included of course the MS is normal MS not MS pro but MS pro only makes a difference of $50. oh and it came with this kit that included a sony handycam bag.. not very big but it can fit my equipment.. but hey i'm getting a new crumpler bag already lol.. and a battery.. FM 30 not FM50.. battery life is only 160 mins which is about 1 hour less than the fm50.. and this lens cleaning cloth that uh.. sucks coz the woolen material or whatever material it is keeps coming out.. can be used to clean the LCD nicely though.. :P

AP ppl quoted me $1485 for 717 with 128MBX2 Memory Stick

But I wanted a 256MB Memory Stick Pro

They said they dun hv stock...

I left cos I insisted on a 256MB Memory Stick Pro

So I went over to Hai Chew and there I was quoted $1520 which in the end I bargained to $1500

Hai Chew is an Authorised Sony Dealer

Yup it's worth it - Sony 717 + 256MB Memory Stick Pro + Tokina UV filter + Tokina Polarizer + Sony freebies(bag + mini-tripod + cleaning kit + printer voucher) + 15mths warranty

[sequitur]

hmmm
MS pro alone is how much ah ?
for 256 mb

i think 128x2 is sufficient for me.. the extra speed for $50.. dunno worth it or not lol

[denizenx]

Quote: Originally posted by sequitur hmmm MS pro alone is how much ah ? for 256 mb i think 128x2 is sufficient for me.. the extra speed for $50.. dunno worth it or not lol

no diff imo, tradeoffs are:
u either have a spare card if one dies,
OR u dun have to change over to another card.

it seems pretty cheap now. any news of somekinda sony 727 coming out? or a newer prosumer model? and did anyone get themselves a nice lens hood?

[MrBig]

Quote: Originally posted by tomho it seems pretty cheap now. any news of somekinda sony 727 coming out? or a newer prosumer model? and did anyone get themselves a nice lens hood?

yup i heard of 737 & 747....i.e Boeing

[denizenx]

Quote: Originally posted by MrBig yup i heard of 737 & 747....i.e Boeing

oh those are really big, capacity big, power consumption big, but the speed is really fast -- >> USM even
not recommended for small hands.. or even big ones..

[denizenx]

then got rear stabilisers some more, wireless, auto ZOOM, retractable tripod+wheels, motion lights, and if u're tired can get in and sip a cocktail even!

[denizenx]

although I think the model f818 will sell very well in Chinese countries... LOL

ah.. for real