F717 macro capabilities

junyang · 1st July 2003

Anyone have any sample pictures?

Looking to buy a sony F717...

MrBig · 1st July 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by junyang
Anyone have any sample pictures?

Looking to buy a sony F717...

I got!!!

Worth buying this fantastic cam!!!

newbie99 · 1st July 2003

yup......highly recommended....

one of the best 5mp cam around....

djchris · 1st July 2003

I think the keyword is macro

junyang · 1st July 2003

Yup...

Wanna take a look at its macro capabilities without any addon filters or closeup lenses.

Garion · 1st July 2003

majere2sg had taken some macro shots wif his F-717 (with the Canon 250D closeup filter I believe), see his post here.

espn · 1st July 2003

He did it with a TC + 250D leh... heehee can't really tell the raw performance of the 717 like that.

junyang · 1st July 2003

I would also like to know if it is possible to mount a 250D directly onto the Sony F717?

What's the thread size?

Green Baron · 1st July 2003

I used to own one. A very good cam except for the following :
- high noise level at ISO 100 and above.
- built in macro can only focus with the wide angle range of the lens
- can't control White Balance when using flash. Shots taken with Flash are a bit on the warm.

megaweb · 1st July 2003

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Originally posted by junyang
I would also like to know if it is possible to mount a 250D directly onto the Sony F717?

What's the thread size?

717 is 58mm .. u should get 58mm 250D

alvin · 1st July 2003

Hi all,
I'm still playing around with the manual modes of this camera; only got it a few days back. junyang, here are 2 shots I just did.

The left picture was taken when there was an especially bright commercial. TV was behind me.

I can't seem to be able to reach the stated 19cm macro focus distance at full zoom. Any ideas?

Regards,
Alvin

majere2sg · 1st July 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by alvin
Hi all,
I'm still playing around with the manual modes of this camera; only got it a few days back. junyang, here are 2 shots I just did.

The left picture was taken when there was an especially bright commercial. TV was behind me.

I can't seem to be able to reach the stated 19cm macro focus distance at full zoom. Any ideas?

Regards,
Alvin

Is there a 19cm macro focus distance at full zoom ? I tot the minimum distance at full zoom is 1m ?

Winston · 1st July 2003

Specs from dpreview.com, revealed that....

Normal focus range 50 cm (19.7 in) - Infinity
Macro focus range 2 cm (0.8 in) - 50 cm (19.7 in)

So at full zoom, the min. macro range is 50cm?

junyang · 1st July 2003

Looks like the macro capabilities aren't that good... Probably need a closeup lens such as 250D..

I think i'm going to get this camera via instalment. Any recommendations? I'm still a student so i can't really pay it by myself..

majere2sg · 1st July 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by junyang
Looks like the macro capabilities aren't that good... Probably need a closeup lens such as 250D..

I think i'm going to get this camera via instalment. Any recommendations? I'm still a student so i can't really pay it by myself..

Can just use a normal +4 close up filter which cost around $15.
If I not wrong, harvey norman now is selling all digicams with 3 years warranty up a certain date in july. And if you mean macro capabilites, you can go up to as close as 2cm to the subject (at wide angle) which most other digicams can't.

alvin · 1st July 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by majere2sg
Is there a 19cm macro focus distance at full zoom ? I tot the minimum distance at full zoom is 1m ?

Just checked the manual... evidently, it is 90cm, not 19cm! Must have some sort juggling act in my brain

~Alvin

Damien · 4th July 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by junyang
Looks like the macro capabilities aren't that good... Probably need a closeup lens such as 250D..

I think i'm going to get this camera via instalment. Any recommendations? I'm still a student so i can't really pay it by myself..

I saw one selling at yahoo auction, or maybe you wait for a good offer here at CS loh...

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junyang Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 412	F717 macro capabilities Anyone have any sample pictures? Looking to buy a sony F717...

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Garion Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: West side of S'pore Posts: 5,512	majere2sg had taken some macro shots wif his F-717 (with the Canon 250D closeup filter I believe), see his post here. __________________ [ deviantart selections \| Photoblog ]

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newbie99 Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 84	yup......highly recommended.... one of the best 5mp cam around....

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djchris Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 876	I think the keyword is macro

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espn Deregistered Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Planet Nikon Posts: 22,045	He did it with a TC + 250D leh... heehee can't really tell the raw performance of the 717 like that.

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Green Baron Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 184	I used to own one. A very good cam except for the following : - high noise level at ISO 100 and above. - built in macro can only focus with the wide angle range of the lens - can't control White Balance when using flash. Shots taken with Flash are a bit on the warm.

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alvin Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: London, United Kingdom Posts: 611	Hi all, I'm still playing around with the manual modes of this camera; only got it a few days back. junyang, here are 2 shots I just did. The left picture was taken when there was an especially bright commercial. TV was behind me. I can't seem to be able to reach the stated 19cm macro focus distance at full zoom. Any ideas? Regards, Alvin

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Winston Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 663	Specs from dpreview.com, revealed that.... Normal focus range 50 cm (19.7 in) - Infinity Macro focus range 2 cm (0.8 in) - 50 cm (19.7 in) So at full zoom, the min. macro range is 50cm?