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Features:
5-megapixel sensor creates 2,560 x 1,920 images for exceptional prints at 11 x 14 inches and beyond
Carl Zeiss autofocus lens with 5x optical/2x digital (10x total) zoom
Included 16 MB Memory Stick holds 23 images at default settings
Connects with PCs and Macs via USB port
Uses proprietary NP-FM50 lithium-ion rechargeable battery (included)

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335 Reviews  

Average Rating: 4 out of 5

adrian limter member since: 7/7/2006	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Great camera. 7/7/2006 8:14:20 AM
adrian limter member since: 7/7/2006	Rating: 4 out of 5 Good Macro camera.....easy to use. 7/7/2006 8:08:29 AM
Stacey Gabel member since: 6/6/2006	Rating: 4 out of 5 I really like this camera, it has a lot of options on it, but not so many that I get lost in them! I like the zoom, burst 3, picture effects and light settings. Sometimes, I don't like the larger size. 7/3/2006 1:41:59 PM
Nicole  member since: 6/30/2006	Rating: 2 out of 5 eh. 6/30/2006 11:15:21 PM
Nicole  member since: 6/30/2006	Rating: 2.5 out of 5 eh. 6/30/2006 10:32:55 PM
Nicole  member since: 6/30/2006	Rating: 2 out of 5 blah. 6/30/2006 11:07:34 AM
Nicole  member since: 6/30/2006	Rating: 2 out of 5 eh. 6/30/2006 10:14:58 AM
Justin Calkins member since: 6/28/2006	Rating: 3.5 out of 5 This is a nice camera. I've had it for a few years now. It's an excellent all around camera for starting out or just normal point and shoot. The macro feature works real nice too. I'm in the process of upgrading to the Canon EOS 30D (Or 20D, I still can't decide). Giving me tremendous improvement in quality and greater flexibility. 6/28/2006 6:47:04 PM
Lauren  Tucker member since: 6/22/2006	Rating: 3.5 out of 5 somewhat difficult to use 6/22/2006 6:23:13 PM
Julia Benton member since: 6/19/2006	Rating: 4 out of 5 my camera is great! 6/19/2006 5:50:12 PM
Paraian Andreea member since: 5/30/2006	Rating: 3.5 out of 5 it's the best camera i've ever had until now :) i like i can set my own modules to make a picture as good as possible. 5/30/2006 5:59:46 AM
Brittney N. Miller member since: 5/24/2006	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 I love this camera its good to take awesome pictures for fun or for real. 5/24/2006 10:35:31 AM
Amanda E. Iwinski member since: 5/18/2006	Rating: 5 out of 5 i love it just got it has a big screen and it is really easy to work! 5/18/2006 8:29:24 PM
Julian Chojnacki member since: 5/11/2006	Rating: 2.5 out of 5 Compact, easy to use. 5/11/2006 1:05:17 PM
Don Lambert member since: 5/7/2006	Rating: 3 out of 5 Canon PowerShot S40 - Small size convenient to keep with me always. Image quality is OK and I like the image controls available. The 5-way toggle switch is its weakest feature and it is worse after 5 years of use. Sony dsc-F717 - Better focusing system than the Canon PowerShot S40 and a superior lens. Whilst all the controls on the Sony continue to work well, it is heavier and pysically much larger than the Canon and the image controls are not as comprehensive as those on the Canon. 5/7/2006 9:13:30 AM
Meredith J.  Ehli member since: 6/12/2003	Rating: 4 out of 5 I love this camera because it has a macro range of 1 inch. That is my favorite thing. The thing I like least is the hesitation which is better than other digitals but not as good as my canon 300D 5/6/2006 7:37:20 AM
Ethan R. Bolvi member since: 5/1/2006	Rating: 5 out of 5 I have had wonderful success with this camera. The Sony DSC-F717 was and still is my first venture into digital photography. I am planning on upgrading very soon, but this has been a wonderful camera for me. I have taken it all over the world with me and never had one problem with it. I love the ability to be fully automatic, or to adjust parameters as desired. The Carl Zeiss lens has been phoenominal. I can distinctly see the difference between the quality of my photos versus a friend with a comparable camera. I also have a few filters which I use on a regualr basis. The ability to switch or add filters on the fly so easily is great. This camera has been a trooper and I plan on putting it out of my daily rotation soon, but definitely still hanging onto it. 5/1/2006 11:24:15 PM
Marcus Anderholm member since: 4/24/2006	Rating: 1.5 out of 5 Easy to use, good for a beginner. Slow camera. Lots of noise in the photos, even at ISO 100. Higher ISOs almost unreasonable. Sharpness issues. Can produce good images for its price but is nowhere near DSLR quality. 4/24/2006 3:25:53 PM
Katrina G. Druckrey member since: 3/30/2006	Rating: 4 out of 5 Love it. But just learning. Hopefully I'll love it even more after this class. 4/14/2006 4:46:40 PM
Amberleigh B. Klaus member since: 4/13/2006	Rating: 4 out of 5 I like the camera because it is compact and easy to use. The features on it are good but not overwhelming to an amateur photographer. 4/13/2006 9:37:41 AM
kerby lee pfrangle Contact kerby kerby's Gallery pfrangle.com member since: 4/19/2005	Rating: 4 out of 5 Takes wonderful pictures. It easy to use and understand. Very nice camera. 4/12/2006 10:07:19 AM
Kayla Ihrig member since: 4/8/2006	Rating: 3.5 out of 5 This camera is working for what I am doing now, later on I would like to get a better camera. 4/8/2006 11:25:19 PM
Janice Sarver member since: 1/30/2006	Rating: 4 out of 5 I like the quality of the pictures, ease of use, variety of auto setting (such as nightframing). Dislike the delay when processing a shot. Causes me to lose lots of shots. 4/6/2006 1:22:14 AM
Ken Draper member since: 1/20/2004	Rating: 5 out of 5 this camera has proven itself to be a user friendly workaholic. all controls are readily accessable, the optical zoom lens sharp and clear and it affords me crisp color perfect images from landscapes, portraits and macro that stand up to the higher priced professional comeras out there. I like the balance of the extended lens for low light slower speed shots that allows me to hold it steady sans a tripod and offers me more flexibility in positioning and composition. I prefer this camera to the new 828 sony offers due to the ergonomic location of the controls and user friendly status for all skill levels of the photographer involved. buy this, you will like it. 4/4/2006 11:24:25 PM
Eleanor F. Bauer member since: 4/4/2006	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Easy to use, great close up shots, downside is delay in shutter speed, a bit bulky and weighty for self-propelled watercraft. 4/4/2006 10:53:47 AM
CHARLES Martin member since: 11/1/2005	Rating: 3.5 out of 5 this has been a great camera had one electrical issue that was taken care of at no cost to me. 4/3/2006 6:56:51 PM
Valarie Paris member since: 3/2/2005	Rating: 3.5 out of 5 The more I learn about it, the more I want something better and faster. It's worked so far for me, but looking forward to upgrading! 3/31/2006 1:34:27 PM
Al G. Juniarsam member since: 1/25/2004	Rating: 3 out of 5 Good enough for amateur like me... 3/7/2006 9:40:57 PM
Poornima Makaram member since: 3/6/2006	Rating: 1.5 out of 5 very limited capabilities 3/6/2006 11:30:34 PM
Kamber L. Lackey member since: 2/21/2006	Rating: 3.5 out of 5 My camera is terrific for a cheap camera. I cannot believe all that it is capable of doing. I say IT not ME. 2/26/2006 6:45:59 PM
Tarun Bose member since: 2/25/2006	Rating: 4 out of 5 Good camera absolutely proffesional standard. 2/25/2006 10:32:02 PM
Teresa Norris Contact Teresa Teresa's Gallery member since: 2/13/2006	Rating: 3 out of 5 This camera has been great for learning, but now that I'm more confident and wanting to do more with it, I hope to be upgrading soon. This camera is very easy to use, and I've taken good outdoor, indoor, and portrait photos with it. It is a little complicated to use with an external flash unit. 2/18/2006 2:03:28 PM
Craig Kerr member since: 2/8/2006	Rating: 2.5 out of 5 The Sony is a great EVF camera. It boots up slowly, it has a substantial delay when shooting, it doesn't accept alternate lenses and you have to use the very-proprietary Sony Media Stick. All that accepted, I love it. It's a great camera if you aren't into cameras and want to take great pictures. I AM into cameras but I can't bring myself to sell this one. I still love it. It's light, easy to use, good viewing screen. 2/9/2006 9:50:44 PM
Sherry L. Straub-Guess member since: 2/9/2006	Rating: 2.5 out of 5 could have better picture quality 2/9/2006 9:48:52 AM
Natasha B. member since: 12/14/2005	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 I really like all the options that you have with this camera. There are so many possibilities! 2/5/2006 11:51:20 AM
Tenzin Lekshay member since: 9/15/2004	Rating: 3 out of 5 Sony Cyber shot which I am using now is good for experimenting the skill of photography. Easy to use is the best that offers 2/4/2006 2:02:41 AM
Gabriel Teixeira member since: 2/3/2006	Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Good for non professional photographers 2/3/2006 5:53:21 AM
Theresa J. St. John member since: 1/26/2006	Rating: 5 out of 5 I love this camera! I get great pics almost every time as long as I am diligent about the settings. 1/26/2006 3:37:27 PM
Chris L. Frost member since: 1/20/2006	Rating: 5 out of 5 I LOVE THIS CAMERA 1/20/2006 10:10:42 PM
Samantha K. Babcock member since: 12/12/2005	Rating: 5 out of 5 I really like, lots of memory, easy to upload onto the computer, and good quality. 1/20/2006 8:36:47 AM
Alisha K. Smith member since: 1/18/2006	Rating: 3 out of 5 This is the second digital camera I have owned. I do prefer digital over 35mm, because of the instant gratification as well as the convenience. I also enjoy the option of video. I do not like the delay in the shutter speed. It does not have real time. 1/18/2006 11:42:25 AM
Karen M. Anderson member since: 1/14/2006	Rating: 4 out of 5 This camera has proven to very flexible and user friendly. I have literally shot thousands of photographs with this camera. I love the "slow shutter" for long exposures and of course the lens is fantastic. I would like to see a raw format in the next generation camera. I have also noticed some color balance issues, especially with flesh tones and the tendency for the color red to "bloom". 1/14/2006 6:01:48 PM
Marianne Andersson member since: 1/8/2006	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 I have had my Sony Cyber-shot for about two years and I am very pleased with it. Easy to handle and take beautiful pictures even set on automatic. 1/8/2006 1:08:21 PM
Keith G member since: 1/5/2006	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Excellent camera. 1/5/2006 4:06:04 PM
Joe  Ripple member since: 9/24/2005	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Both cameras very easy to use, with high quality images. 1/2/2006 8:59:41 PM
Craig S. Myers member since: 12/18/2005	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Great camera, but if you are used to the larger SLR cameras, the body on this one is more compact. It's really personal preference and will grow on you once you get used to it. The one complaint I would have is about the finish on the camaera. The black finish is made of some sort of composite material that marks up really easy. You can usually just rub your thumb across it and get most marks out, but is really a little frustrating keeping it from being marked up. The D20 (which I do not own) has a nice rubber grip around the hand areas to make it much easier to hold and not mark up as easily. I have only had the XT a few months but love the camera. It takes great shots even though I have a lot to learn in operating and getting the proper focus, shutter speed and apeture to achieve the kind of shots I want. I would recommend this camera as a starting point for a great first pro-sumer camera. 12/18/2005 10:56:59 AM
Joseph Sun member since: 12/13/2005	Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Good lens 12/13/2005 12:19:24 AM
Tobey Unruh member since: 12/30/2003	Rating: 4 out of 5 For a pro-sumer fixed-lens camera, the F717 has amazing versatility. It isn't until you move away from it that you really appreciate what it was capable of. 12/10/2005 7:25:02 PM
Alex L. Doyle member since: 12/1/2005	Rating: 4 out of 5 I enjoy this camera because it is small and compact, but delivers great quality and definition in my pictures! 12/1/2005 3:40:38 PM
Christine M. Lowrie member since: 11/21/2005	Rating: 4 out of 5 This is my first digital camera and I absolutly love it. It takes great photos and is easy to use. 11/25/2005 11:15:55 PM
VED PRAKASH GUPTA member since: 1/28/2003	Rating: 5 out of 5 One of the best camers I have ever used. But I am very much disturbed with the noise in photographs during low or very high light conditions 11/25/2005 1:34:19 AM
Cristin Hacichian member since: 11/23/2005	Rating: 4 out of 5 It's a good camera but you are limited to what came with it. 11/23/2005 6:46:21 AM
Linda K. Morris member since: 11/11/2005	Rating: 5 out of 5 AWESOME Camera! 11/11/2005 11:14:25 AM
Cody Frolander member since: 11/11/2005	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 I really enjoy my F717, it's a very good and cost effective pro-sumer camera which I would recommend to anybody looking to get into photography. The downside of it is the lack of lenses, but I have found some very nice ones from Raynox which work pretty well and give some very nice images. The color representation is spectacular, and it is great for taking low light shots if you have a tripod. See some of my Fireworks shots, all taken at between ISO 100 and 400, with no visible grainyness. 11/11/2005 12:17:09 AM
David C. Little member since: 11/10/2005	Rating: 4 out of 5 This is a great camera. The only real drawbacks to it that I have seen are the long exposures in night mode, something that SONY says keeps you from seeing through people's clothing, and the slow shooting. Generally it can shoot about one frame per second in non-bust modes and up to 2.2 frames per second in burst and bracketing modes. I like to photograph animals some of the time and the slowed pace can be a real irritant. The pivoting lens barrel is great when doing architectural photography, especially up close to a structure. And the files are fairly clean. The CCD is definitely noisier than and CMOS or Nikon's DX chips but I am able to get clean 20 x 30 inch prints from the files I obtain from it. 11/10/2005 1:04:31 PM
Jessica G. Duval member since: 10/31/2005	Rating: 4 out of 5 This camera is the first camera i have paid alot of money for. 5 mega pixel camera to start with has been great. i find this camera real easy to use and my shots good great. the down side is it does not come with black and white setting, i have to change that in the soft wear. i also would have purchased an digital slr next time up. 11/10/2005 3:53:49 AM
Theresa Brennan member since: 11/8/2005	Rating: 4 out of 5 I love my camera. Little bulky, but great shots with little effort. 11/8/2005 12:42:43 PM
Layton H. Burdette Contact Layton Layton's Gallery member since: 10/28/2005	Rating: 4 out of 5 My camera works very well in all modes and applications. Even though I don't use the digital zoom, it would come in handy for the casual photographer. Color is very good, but in some (few) cases I still have to do some slight corrections in Photoshop 7. I am going to buy a Cybershot DSC F-828 soon, due to needing at least 8 MP's for my lithograph collection, but I will keep the 717 with me nontheless. Thanks for letting share my work on your website! 10/29/2005 8:06:08 AM
Karen Rose Corcoran member since: 10/25/2005	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 The manual focus on this camera is by far the best I've ever seen on a digital. She's 5 years old and hasn't given me any trouble yet. 10/28/2005 4:45:36 PM
Sydne G. Barker member since: 9/30/2005	Rating: 4 out of 5 I think it a great camera. 10/26/2005 11:57:38 PM
Danny E. Grace member since: 10/17/2005	Rating: 4 out of 5 It is easy to use & has great pictrues not the best at high speed but over all i like to use it 10/17/2005 4:23:29 PM
Charles R.  Mayernick member since: 11/15/2004	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Very nice camera! Sorry to see it discontinued. I'll own this one for a long time. 10/17/2005 7:46:04 AM
Andryas Effendi member since: 10/15/2005	Rating: 4 out of 5 This simple and full featured camera makes me so so happy and handy. especially, the Carl-Zeiss lens is helping me to have a crystal clear shot. try this..!! for such a moderate budget. 10/15/2005 10:25:58 AM
Paula L. Mackey member since: 10/2/2005	Rating: 4 out of 5 Absolutely love this camera. Good focus. VERY, VERY HANDY swivel lense. Easy to navigate and use. Just too long of shutter lag. 10/13/2005 10:28:49 AM
Lisa M. VonLuehrte member since: 10/12/2005	Rating: 3 out of 5 Love the manual adjustment options! Great close ups! I don't like the bulky lens, it makes the camera aukward to hold. 10/12/2005 9:58:26 AM
Sam  D. Strasser member since: 10/6/2005	Rating: 2.5 out of 5 i love my camera its great for on hand recreational stuff. its small and takes great quality photos but is not professional 10/6/2005 5:20:28 PM
Deanna S. Hedlund member since: 9/24/2005	Rating: 3.5 out of 5 For a "prosumer" level camer, this has been great! I really aenjoy the nice zoom lense and versatility of this camera. My only complaint: a little heavy on the reds. 9/27/2005 8:14:28 PM
Deanna S. Hedlund member since: 9/24/2005	Rating: 3.5 out of 5 For a "prosumer" level camer, this has been great! I really aenjoy the nice zoom lense and versatility of this camera. My only complaint: a little heavy on the reds. 9/27/2005 8:13:20 PM
Krista D. McLean member since: 9/22/2005	Rating: 4 out of 5 This camera belongs to my friend Sarah. I use it some times for landscape/nature shots for the zoom capabilities. The one thing I don't like, is that it doesn't have a very good motion stabilizer, if it has one at all. 9/22/2005 2:32:11 AM
Elvis Buchanan member since: 9/12/2005	Rating: 3.5 out of 5 ease of use and ability to program. 9/12/2005 4:27:53 PM
Nathalie N. Lopez member since: 9/2/2005	Rating: 4 out of 5 This camera has been the smallest and most convenient I've ever owned in the past. I am very pleased with the outcome of my pictures. The colors are very bright, distinguiched, and vivid. Sony also provide a large variety of tools and products that can be purchased separately to enhance the look of your pictures. 9/2/2005 5:37:50 PM
Abid Saleem Siddiqi member since: 8/30/2005	Rating: 3.5 out of 5 a good camera; but the variable aperture does not have a wide range: 8/30/2005 5:12:03 PM
Tina M. Ernspiker member since: 1/6/2004	Rating: 4 out of 5 I love my camera. It was a gift from my husband because he know I wanted to go professional. It has the capability to take great shots. Now here are the cons. Sometimes the saturation is too high. There is a lag time between shots, especially when the flash is used. And last, it is a bit balky. But hey, all cameras have pros and cons and my Sony doesn't have any problems I can't work around. At least I haven't found any yet! 8/30/2005 1:23:26 PM
Dawn Taylor member since: 8/30/2005	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 i love the macro option. I dont like that it doesnt take black & whites,but that was my own fault for not looking into it. I love the Carl Zeis lens. 8/30/2005 11:34:55 AM
David Coombes member since: 7/23/2004	Rating: 5 out of 5 I just upgraded from a Rebel to the 20D. It is better than the Rebel in every respect. The only thing about the rebel I miss is the small LCD on the back that shows shooting settings. This has moved to the top on the 20D. 8/29/2005 9:13:31 AM
Lynn Andrews lynnandrewsphotography.com member since: 8/2/2005	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Easy to use. Great point and shoot 8/24/2005 11:55:57 PM
Andrea L. Akin member since: 8/31/2003	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 I love this camera I have used it for about 3 years now. I want to upgrade eventually but until I can afford it this one does the job. 8/24/2005 6:48:41 AM
Andrea L. Akin member since: 8/31/2003	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 I love this camera I have used it for about 3 years now. I want to upgrade eventually but until I can afford it this one does the job. 8/24/2005 6:47:25 AM
Melissa R. Blazier member since: 8/20/2005	Rating: 5 out of 5 This is an awesome Camera!!! 8/20/2005 8:26:43 AM
Tina Edwards member since: 4/12/2005	Rating: 4 out of 5 Great camera but needs more info with it about using the controls. Pictures are very clear and great flash 8/11/2005 1:44:36 PM
Bob Jagendorf member since: 3/8/2005	Rating: 4 out of 5 I love my D70 but there is always better so I am giving it a 4 - Bob 8/4/2005 1:02:22 PM
Justin Taylor member since: 5/18/2005	Rating: 3 out of 5 The Camera may not be the best camera....But i can still take great photos with it!!! 8/4/2005 10:01:44 AM
Angela R. Santiago member since: 7/30/2005	Rating: 4 out of 5 I love this camera because it easy to use and has lots of options. I am embarrased to admit it but I always feel like I am a "serious" photographer carrying it! The only thing I don't completly love is the software. I had better software with my old fuji. Maybe I just don't have to full grasp of it but I feel it is doesn't have as much options. 7/30/2005 5:22:41 PM
Glenn G. Gliponeo gliponeophotography.com member since: 7/25/2005	Rating: 4 out of 5 Great camera! If there was anything I'd change about it, which I really don't, I'd have the lens capable of interchangeability. The pictures are crisp, the camera's easy to use, and most of all, it looks soooo coooool. You gotta admit, it really does. 7/30/2005 1:14:23 PM
Laura Davis member since: 7/17/2005	Rating: 5 out of 5 This camera is amazing! While it takes awesome pictures using auto settings, it has manual settings an accessories that truly beef it up. The coloring is awesome, close-ups using the macro mode are awesome...it is hard to take a bad picture with this camera. I recently bought the wide conversion lens which enhances everything the camera does...While Sony can be expensive, I've been very pleased with the product. In fact, I thought about upgrading to a 8mp, but after reading reviews, I knew I wasn't going to be happy with anything other than my f717. 7/27/2005 9:28:51 AM
MAGGIE M. DIBONA member since: 7/16/2005	Rating: 5 out of 5 FOR ME, THIS CAMERA IS THE BEST. WITH IT'S ZEISS LENS THAT CAN BE ANGLED AND THE MULTITUDE OF SETTING, YOU CAN SHOT ANY WHERE AT ANY TIME. I LOVE IT. 7/16/2005 1:52:45 AM
Anne  member since: 7/14/2005	Rating: 3 out of 5 great camera getting really good results 7/14/2005 4:10:50 AM
William J. Poole member since: 7/11/2005	Rating: 4 out of 5 camera takes great pictures. very nice zoom. has the option for lens adapters. have had problems with camera and hard to get good help from sony while under warranty. 7/11/2005 10:34:59 AM
Tangie L. Smith member since: 7/9/2005	Rating: 3 out of 5 It records the shots you take very slowly 7/9/2005 11:21:12 PM
melanie kellermann member since: 7/8/2005	Rating: 5 out of 5 This is a great camera with lots of options. takes great photos every time. 7/8/2005 4:31:19 AM
Brandon K. Ramsey member since: 7/5/2005	Rating: 2 out of 5 It's not a bad liitle camera 7/5/2005 4:14:34 AM
Bonnie McCaffery member since: 4/10/2004	Rating: 5 out of 5 Love this camera. I love that I can get really close to photograph detail. 6/30/2005 5:08:37 AM
Ted Prescott member since: 6/29/2005	Rating: 5 out of 5 Love it! 6/29/2005 12:47:46 AM
Howard Genser member since: 3/8/2005	Rating: 5 out of 5 Drawback it doesn't shoot raw. Manual focus is dfficult. 6/22/2005 11:46:58 PM
Amanda Male member since: 6/5/2005	Rating: 4 out of 5 i love my camera there are sooo many functions and im still learning all about it i love the way the lens can tilt as well 6/22/2005 9:04:35 PM
Ovidiu  Ciba member since: 7/8/2004	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 High quality 6/21/2005 2:16:57 AM
Christina Munger member since: 6/17/2005	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 excellent photos! 6/17/2005 12:27:34 PM
Christina Munger member since: 6/17/2005	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 I absolutely love the quality and clarity, as well as the ability to zoom in where most cameras dont. 6/17/2005 12:22:13 PM
Johann Bello member since: 3/17/2005	Rating: 4 out of 5 For me is the best camara i ever had since i don't have another one. that why is the best so far. 6/15/2005 9:37:46 AM
Traci J. Settlemyre member since: 6/9/2005	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Love the quality it offers 6/9/2005 1:07:01 PM
Chastity  D. Abbott member since: 5/31/2005	Rating: 2 out of 5 I have learned to use my eye with my old camera! It has taught me many new things. I am ready to buy the new Nikon D2X the end of this year!!! 5/31/2005 8:59:29 PM
Johan Botha member since: 4/15/2005	Rating: 5 out of 5 Exelant camera 5/29/2005 10:59:57 AM
Aaron  Reyes member since: 2/8/2005	Rating: 3.5 out of 5 nice camera. like the f2.0 5/26/2005 11:27:44 AM
Jennifer A. Bair member since: 5/24/2005	Rating: 3 out of 5 Small,convienant. 5/24/2005 2:09:18 PM
Jessyca S. McCargo member since: 5/21/2005	Rating: 5 out of 5 I love both cameras, but my options are limited with the Fuji FinePix 2800Z. The Fuji excel when shooting Macros and proved itself to be far superior to the Sony. However there are no accessories for the Fuji, but accessories are abundant for the Sony DSC-F717. 5/21/2005 7:28:08 PM
Aub R G McLeod member since: 5/14/2005	Rating: 5 out of 5 ease of handling, fits large hands with everything reached with ease 5/14/2005 3:58:27 PM
Alexandrina Alves member since: 5/13/2005	Rating: 5 out of 5 User Friendly! I'm hooked! 5/13/2005 6:30:00 PM
Roy Rambo member since: 1/29/2005	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 not great in very low light, but hey, that's why i have the elan. I bought it for 149 bucks at sears as discontinued. Definitely have not regretted the purchase. 4/28/2005 7:22:16 PM
Marzouq Alghanim member since: 4/19/2005	Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Its a very good camera for the non professional and has a lot of good features. Its slightly bulky, but it does a very good job. 4/24/2005 9:21:49 AM
Cindy Grandon member since: 4/13/2005	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 I love this camera. I just wish the design would of been better. 4/21/2005 5:13:39 PM
Curt M. Tarpley member since: 4/18/2005	Rating: 2.5 out of 5 This camera is great for snap shot style photography or if you never need to change lenses to get the effect you are looking for. This Sony is Rugged as well. I personally would prefer a format that allows for interchangable lenses and will be trading up to that style camera soon. 4/20/2005 11:25:02 AM
LEONEL V. ROSALES member since: 4/18/2005	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Great lens. Lots of manual controls. Great pictures. Cons: HEAVY! 4/19/2005 12:54:17 AM
Mark R. Alonso member since: 3/12/2005	Rating: 4 out of 5 Great Speed 4/17/2005 3:03:22 PM
Theresa E. Dolinar member since: 4/3/2005	Rating: 4 out of 5 Great camara, just learning how the manual functions work though. 4/17/2005 11:55:54 AM
Shannon H. Taylor member since: 3/28/2005	Rating: 4 out of 5 Very easy to use, but I'm still unsure of myself with it. I have been please with my results so far by using just my automatic setting. I do find that the photos initially are a bit dark & I need to lighten a touch in Photoshop. 4/17/2005 10:43:04 AM
David Griffiths member since: 4/13/2005	Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Excellent camera overall. Difficult to focus in bright sunlight. Have out grown it, and am waiting for the new models from Nikon and Canon. 4/14/2005 5:23:46 PM
Yolanda  Beecher member since: 6/29/2004	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 I love it!! It's user friendly. The image is very sharp....but the lens is not exchangeable. 4/12/2005 8:40:27 PM
Emily Coffeen member since: 3/3/2005	Rating: 4 out of 5 I liked this camera a lot, but wanted to have more freedom with lens. 4/11/2005 7:04:16 AM
Andrea A. Kosciusko member since: 3/20/2005	Rating: 5 out of 5 Great camera!!!! 4/9/2005 11:18:13 AM
Andrea A. Kosciusko member since: 3/20/2005	Rating: 5 out of 5 Incredible color ,quality is great,manual or auto, 10x zoom 4/9/2005 11:10:53 AM
Betty T. D'Ammassa member since: 4/4/2005	Rating: 5 out of 5 Great camera. 4/7/2005 4:43:17 PM
Erica A. Macnab member since: 4/1/2005	Rating: 3.5 out of 5 doesnt have black and white option like the 2.0 mega pixel i had used earlier, i miss that option. 4/1/2005 12:08:24 AM
Chris Barker member since: 3/31/2005	Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Good Quality 3/31/2005 9:28:19 PM
Sandy Stucki member since: 3/31/2005	Rating: 3 out of 5 Lacks some aperture ability with F8 the maximum depth of field and other high-end options and accessory choices. Only functions with SONY memory sticks (lexar sticks have errors using SONY camera). 3/31/2005 7:56:28 PM
Tushar S. Patel member since: 9/18/2004	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 It is really a great camera,very easy to use and great manual control along with automatic functions. I like most is its white balance control. By using this i can take shots which can not be taken without using different filters. 3/31/2005 10:32:50 AM
Dan Gutierrez member since: 4/20/2004	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 The Sony DSC717 is a super digital camera. The macro shot are remarkbly clear and you can get about three inches from the subject. It's not fast in focusing but take the best pictures I have seen around. It's was a little pricey when it first came out. I didn't like the fixed lens on it, but it did have a good zoom. 3/30/2005 6:25:20 AM
Jamie A. Allbee member since: 3/22/2005	Rating: 4 out of 5 Its fair 3/22/2005 1:15:48 PM
Alice Fugate member since: 3/8/2005	Rating: 3 out of 5 This camera is a good camera. I'm just having trouble finding information about lense attachments other than that it has been a great learning camera for me. 3/21/2005 6:32:30 PM
Aleksey Myagkov member since: 3/19/2005	Rating: 4 out of 5 The best in its class 3/19/2005 4:53:51 PM
Jennifer Katt member since: 3/14/2005	Rating: 2.5 out of 5 I don't really know that much about cameras. It works for us! 3/14/2005 1:37:17 PM
Victoria L. Hite member since: 3/12/2005	Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Love it as far a a digital camera goes 3/12/2005 9:20:21 AM
Terry J. McBride member since: 3/11/2005	Rating: 4 out of 5 My First Digital Camera. Great Camera for me as im a beginner. Great for learning. 3/11/2005 6:15:21 AM
Melinda L. Yaskoff member since: 3/8/2005	Rating: 4 out of 5 I like the zoom, and absolutely love the convenience of memory chips. It's not like a standard 35 mm, but close enough for now. 3/8/2005 9:59:11 AM
Ruben L. Wade member since: 3/2/2005	Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Easy to use, takes great pictures on auto, and makes me look good(I'm a beginner). 3/3/2005 6:15:20 PM
julie smith member since: 3/3/2005	Rating: 3 out of 5 What I like about the is it's user friendly and the photos are of good quality. It seems to be a camera for the beginner. What I don't like about it is it seems to be just that - a beginner's camera. Not that I'm not a beginner, but I'm ready to learn more and have a little more freedom with my settings. 3/3/2005 10:14:32 AM
Nathan Krause member since: 3/3/2005	Rating: 3 out of 5 This camera is perfect for a phototgrapher who is not a beginner but nowhere near being a pro. It has alot of features and good battery life. 3/3/2005 5:30:44 AM
Nichole B. Reum member since: 2/28/2005	Rating: 3 out of 5 I enjoy my camera..but the flash on it itsn't that great 2/28/2005 5:08:18 PM
Sally Armstrong member since: 11/19/2003	Rating: 3 out of 5 This is a good camera but I like being able to use different lens. 2/26/2005 9:29:32 PM
Sally Armstrong member since: 11/19/2003	Rating: 2.5 out of 5 I like the ability to change lens. Otherwise it is a good camera. 2/26/2005 9:26:20 PM
LOUIS C. WENDLING member since: 2/24/2005	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Wonderful camera, with a very sharp Carl Zeiss lens. Excellent for macros. I love it. 2/24/2005 7:57:15 PM
Tomas & Maggie Ferko member since: 2/18/2005	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 I am very setissfied with my Sony camera 2/18/2005 6:33:59 PM
Michelle Martin member since: 11/1/2003	Rating: 4 out of 5 My only dislike of this camera is that it is bulky-especially with additional lenses. Otherwise it is a great camera! 2/15/2005 1:20:49 PM
Michelle Martin member since: 11/1/2003	Rating: 4 out of 5 My only dislike of this camera is that it is bulky-especially with additional lenses. Otherwise it is a great camera! 2/15/2005 1:20:44 PM
Michelle Bailey member since: 2/13/2005	Rating: 4 out of 5 The only thing I dont like about my camera is that I cant take the spontanious shots that you can take with a film camera 2/14/2005 11:39:44 AM
Scott J. Pinkham member since: 2/10/2005	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Great Camera! 2/10/2005 8:39:23 AM
Sue McDonald member since: 2/9/2005	Rating: 4 out of 5 My first digi camera and, though I now have a drebel, I still love this little camera. Because of the lightness and ease of use I take the Sony to work, gets some use most days. 2/9/2005 1:47:52 AM
Phyllis Beasley member since: 8/13/2001	Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Strictly a novice, I love the ease of use - although not experienced in many of the features it has. 1/30/2005 7:15:58 AM
Rachel Roman member since: 1/27/2005	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 I originally borrowed this camera from friend to take pictures of our new home and of our children. I fell in love with it, it is easy to use and takes great pictures. 1/27/2005 5:21:43 AM
Yoan Cecire member since: 1/26/2005	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Very fast camera - ready to take pictures within a few seconds of turning it on, with the ability to take pictures every second or so thereafter provided you're not using the flash. Has a manual zoom ring similar to a film camera; extremely intuitive and much better then pressing small buttons to zoom. High quality Carl Zeiss lens, fairly fast lens. 1/26/2005 11:02:23 AM
ML VanWey member since: 9/22/2004	Rating: 4 out of 5 I have owned this camera for about two years and love it. I started with a 1.3 megapixel SonyF85. The 717 is light years ahead of the F85. I researched for eight months before purchasing. I love the feel of this camera and ease of use. I can't think of anything I don't like about it. 1/19/2005 3:58:39 PM
Dianne Reddy member since: 1/9/2005	Rating: 5 out of 5 I love the style, add-ons and multipal option selections. I have just purchased the new F828. 1/12/2005 5:56:09 AM
Dianne Reddy member since: 1/9/2005	Rating: 5 out of 5 My Sony Cyber-Shot F717 and my new F828 is the best Digital Camera with its extensive feature selection, quick change format and range of add-ons. It is for this reason I upgraded my choice of camers from the F717 to the new F828. 1/12/2005 5:53:18 AM
Michel  J. Paller member since: 1/8/2005	Rating: 5 out of 5 This camera has more features than a street full of faces at Mardi Gras! The 717 is fast, accurate and full of fun. I especially like the swivel feature, low light mode, continuous video and of course the Carl Zeis lens with its 10x Zoom and convenient placement to the left of center which makes for easy handling. All the buttons are in the right place and it is a great convenience to be able to zoom in on an image file to check its sharpness or crop a shot and record the edited version from the original while it's still in the camera. It works beautifully at night and takes some spectacular pictures in very low light situations. That's aside from the Night Shot mode which digitally imitates infrared exposures. It's packed with fun and convenient features which accomodate both professional and amature skills. Michel J. Paller 1/8/2005 11:23:54 PM
Milutin Milosevic member since: 12/16/2004	Rating: 4 out of 5 Excellent small old piece of art for an average amateur. Very good on daylight. Perfect lences. One of the best values for the money invested. Problem = slow. 1/5/2005 2:50:17 AM
Jonathan D. Gibbs member since: 10/28/2004	Rating: 4 out of 5 Great camera for the money. Very good fast lens and resolution. The swivel body is a real plus and I use it often. Does a great job with JPEG but very slow processing TIFF formats. I highly recommend it for anyone not wanting to spend the money for a true DSLR. 12/30/2004 6:32:25 AM
Vivian A. Watts member since: 12/22/2004	Rating: 3.5 out of 5 The camera's strong point is its Carl Zeiss 5x optical zoom lens. It creates fantastic pictures but not quite as smooth as a DSLR which is what I want ultimately. 12/22/2004 11:49:33 AM
Michel Rathwell member since: 12/19/2004	Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Good camera, user friendly. Downside: Lens not interchangeable. Small shutter lag. Only 5 megapixels. High Resolution is slow to transfer to media. Not fast enough for action. 12/21/2004 7:25:02 PM
Sarah  L. Moynihan member since: 11/25/2004	Rating: 5 out of 5 This camera is versitle, and the zoom is fabulous. I purchased this one because it was the only one on the market at the time with nightvision - which I needed for night time Fires and MVA's. It works great. The video is great also. 11/25/2004 5:26:44 PM
Lili Aquila member since: 11/21/2004	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 I think it's almost perfect. The only thing I will improve is the quality of films. On the other hand, photos are greate !!! It's a 10 ! 11/21/2004 12:44:01 PM
Marty Sundvall member since: 11/20/2004	Rating: 4 out of 5 excellent piece of equipment. 11/20/2004 4:03:44 PM
Emily Lind member since: 2/22/2004	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Since this is my first digital camera I can't compare them but it's been great for us and since learning more about settings and such I love it. 11/10/2004 8:00:05 AM
Jean Spector member since: 11/4/2004	Rating: 5 out of 5 Excellent camera for the price with the only drawback not being a DSLR... 11/4/2004 4:54:53 AM
Cute E. Mutambara member since: 10/23/2004	Rating: 4 out of 5 Good Cam 10/23/2004 12:34:21 PM
Karen Crisp member since: 10/13/2004	Rating: 4 out of 5 The Cybershot is a fun camera. My old camera is a Minolta 35mm. Digital photography is great. The camera affords me many options from shooting still images to movies. The special effects options are interesting. Sound, lighting techniques editing etc. Picture resolution is superb. I also enjoy the NightShot, NightFraming options. However the camera shot speed issue is something I am working to overcome. I'm anticipating the image, in order to avoid blurry pics or missing the shot completely. Am looking forward to buying and learning to work with Photoshop software. Digital Photography is a "control freaks" dream come true! 10/13/2004 4:46:45 PM
James P. Aurino member since: 10/12/2004	Rating: 4 out of 5 Very Satisfied. Needs a better shtter release for adding a cable. 10/12/2004 9:57:00 PM
Rick Browning member since: 9/30/2004	Rating: 4 out of 5 works very well 10/5/2004 7:06:56 PM
Anna S. Tipps member since: 9/29/2004	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 This camera is new to me, but so far - I love it! 10/5/2004 5:32:30 AM
JERROLD SIMMS member since: 10/3/2004	Rating: 5 out of 5 GREAT CAMERA GOT IT FOR 300.00 BUCKS NEW. 10/4/2004 10:42:29 PM
James R. Kyle member since: 9/19/2004	Rating: 4 out of 5 The Sony F-717 - I find to be a very versital tool in the realm of Semi-Pro level of Photography. I particularly enjoy the ablity to go to the "Total" Manual mode -- This enables me to be THE Photographer in the making of a photograph - not simply turning the camera on and letting IT do the work that I love to do. 10/1/2004 3:04:26 AM
Connie J. Cleveland member since: 3/20/2004	Rating: 5 out of 5 I love this camera, I have taken over 10,000 photos with this camera. 9/27/2004 11:35:45 AM
Oliviero Christian Santini member since: 9/20/2004	Rating: 3.5 out of 5 A good quality digital camera with good lenses and a lot of manual settings. 9/21/2004 8:27:50 AM
Oliviero Christian Santini member since: 9/20/2004	Rating: 3.5 out of 5 A good quality digital camera with good lenses and a lot of manual settings. 9/21/2004 8:27:08 AM
Helena Ahonen member since: 9/1/2004	Rating: 4 out of 5 very nice camera. I really have no complaints. 9/7/2004 9:40:38 AM
Betty Paradis member since: 8/23/2004	Rating: 3.5 out of 5 still learning with it 8/23/2004 2:19:37 PM
Phill W. Hovey member since: 8/15/2004	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 This is a great camera and easy to use, only negative is lens options. 8/15/2004 10:59:40 PM
Jesse  member since: 7/31/2004	Rating: 5 out of 5 This is the only digital camera I have ever used. I cannot compare it with anything else. I like the idea of just transfering the images into my computer. I like the idea of not having to buy film. It's ok for having fun but not to get serious with. 7/31/2004 8:21:36 PM
Chuck Wheeler member since: 7/28/2004	Rating: 4 out of 5 Good all around camera and easy to use. Outstanding battery life. 7/30/2004 10:45:22 PM
Dale Gast member since: 6/25/2004	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Great camera to use. Provides beautiful images! Wish it had better manual controls. 7/25/2004 11:46:47 AM
D. Lee Anderson member since: 7/20/2004	Rating: 4 out of 5 Great closeups, good zoom, but digital zoom is not so good. 7/20/2004 7:00:31 AM
Brian McDonald member since: 6/22/2004	Rating: 5 out of 5 I have only had this camera for approximately 1 1/2 months, and I am extremely happy with it. Very easy to use both in auto-focus and manual mode. Lots of manual features you would only find on pricier cameras. Shoots stunning pictures. 7/19/2004 12:35:20 AM
Kelly Daniels member since: 8/28/2002	Rating: 5 out of 5 Great Zoom, Easy to Use, Good Design 7/17/2004 5:05:54 PM
Keith R. Henderson member since: 7/5/2004	Rating: 3.5 out of 5 great lens, image quality excellent, lots of features including full manual control, love the swivel lens. Could use more mechanical zoom, better flash 7/13/2004 9:37:18 PM
Linda Carpenter member since: 7/9/2004	Rating: 5 out of 5 I Love it. The colors are very vibrant. 7/9/2004 12:13:25 AM
Raymond J. Dolan member since: 7/3/2004	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 I really can't give you a real rating, due to my lack of knowledge of digital photography. But, from my somewhat general knowledge I believe with most digital cameras you get what you pay for. My pictures have been fantastic. I want to learn much more. When you get great results out of the box without much experience, you will want to learn more. Basically, it is hard to mess up. The more pictures you take the better you get. Besides, no film... 7/3/2004 4:07:01 AM
member since: 6/5/2004	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 I adore this camera. It's very intuitive and easy to handle. As far as the quality of the images, they are very clear and the color is right on. I wish there was a raw mode and somewhat am kicking myself for not getting the F828 which does have raw. 7/1/2004 7:07:00 AM
Lee Ng member since: 6/30/2004	Rating: 3.5 out of 5 has a fully manual function, but for long exposure it only limits one to maximum 30sec exposure thus restricting me from having an exposure more then 30sec 6/30/2004 11:31:48 AM
Kindra K. Solomon member since: 6/29/2004	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Only thing I dont like about my camera is it needs a more powerful zoom. 5x Optical 5x Digital just doesn't do what I need for Wildlife Photography. Other than that little problem, the camera is a dream for me. 6/30/2004 12:39:24 AM
J Fountain member since: 6/17/2004	Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Compared with high end SLRs/D-SLRs It's lacking, but compared with other things in it's price range it's a 9 or a 10. My only complaint is the lack of a faster shutter speed. Most cameras in it's range get a 1/2000, it's max is 1/1000. 6/17/2004 7:00:38 AM
Trish Fahner member since: 1/12/2004	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 For where I am at in my photography skills and knowlwedge this camera has been wonderful! 6/17/2004 6:43:56 AM
Mark Jones member since: 6/16/2004	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Very happy with its overall performance, wish it had more zoom. 6/16/2004 11:27:44 PM
Joshua E. Laughlin member since: 6/2/2004	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Superb pictures right out of the box. Great pricing now. Wonderful lens and great feel to it. 6/15/2004 2:50:41 PM
Audrea Telkamp member since: 6/6/2004	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Wonderful capture of detail, color. Exposure is great even on full-auto. Only drawback is the lack of a better selection of add-on lenses. 6/9/2004 8:54:07 AM
Andryas Effendi member since: 6/6/2004	Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Great Camera!! Love it, bro!! 6/6/2004 9:40:46 PM
Misty M. Irving member since: 6/6/2004	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 I love this camera because it has high mp and 10x zoom and you don't have to be a professional or have a lot of experience to use it and take great pics that look professional quality. 6/6/2004 9:44:21 AM
Steve Albano member since: 6/4/2004	Rating: 4 out of 5 After owning several digi-cams, this one is by far the best. The image quality is outstanding, noise level is low, and it's got as many features as you could ever want. My only issue is that I wish it had more optical zoom. 6/4/2004 9:35:05 AM
Dean McManus member since: 8/18/2003	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Excellent camera! Great features. 5/29/2004 12:51:38 PM
Lizney Sievert member since: 5/7/2004	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 I love this camera! Straight out of the camera the colors are crisp, the focus is clear, the pictures are prefect! 5/25/2004 7:47:24 PM
Carolyn Turley member since: 4/28/2004	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Takes great pictures. Easy to use. Great Zoom! Only thing I don't like is too many flashes before taking picture......even if the red-eye reduction is turned off. When trying to take pictures of babies or children with such lovable, spontaneous actions it's hard to catch the moment you want. I've just recently bought this camera and am still learning with a digital. This is my first one. 4/29/2004 4:42:40 PM
Teresa L. Carroll member since: 4/29/2004	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 This is the best digital camera for a beginner. The only thing I do not like about it is does not have a quick view of the photo just taken with a delete button. 4/29/2004 10:26:27 AM
	Rating: 5 out of 5 It Rocks. 4/28/2004 11:52:17 AM
Carolyn Turley member since: 4/28/2004	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 The quality is Great! The ease of use is good. The zoom is Great! The red-eye reduction feature has too many flashes. When taking photos of small children and their expresions, you miss them. When the feature is turned off, there are still too many flashes. I wish the features were in a more compact camera. I would like a smaller size. I still haven't used all the features. It's fairly new to me. My first digital. 4/28/2004 8:43:58 AM
Cristiano S. Silva member since: 4/25/2004	Rating: 4 out of 5 For my use is more than I need! Professional photographers will find small things that can be improved. 4/25/2004 8:43:20 PM
Dan Gutierrez member since: 4/20/2004	Rating: 4 out of 5 Excellent pictures, limited by the fixed len the sony dsc717 is good for a novice. When used with a good printer and photo paper the quality of the pictures like a 8x10 is superb. 4/22/2004 4:40:21 PM
Jill A. Johnson member since: 4/20/2004	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 wonderful digital camera for the money... many features and excellent color and clarity 4/20/2004 12:41:56 PM
Yaman Ibrahim member since: 4/19/2004	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 simply da bestz 4/19/2004 9:16:44 PM
Ken  Boutwell Jr. member since: 4/9/2004	Rating: 4 out of 5 Any tip's on burning pictures to cd? 4/18/2004 6:24:55 PM
Debra Phillips member since: 3/26/2004	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 This is an excellent camera. Resolution, macro, Burst 3 mode are all impressive. Took this camera on a trip to Hawaii. It took the best pictures of all cameras in the group incl. Olympus digital & film and Pentax film! Yes it is a bit heavy esp. with the extra telephoto but you can't have everything -- can you? 4/18/2004 11:16:45 AM
Ken  Boutwell Jr. member since: 4/9/2004	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 I like the camera alot, it's just hard to get used to the settings. Also, with the sony software that came with it, there is no guide to help with burning your pictures onto a disc. I've tried everything. Maybe i'm doing something wrong. 4/18/2004 5:44:50 AM
Rick E. Davie member since: 2/23/2004	Rating: 5 out of 5 i love my new camera no complaints 4/12/2004 8:58:59 PM
Nancy C. Chescheir member since: 1/24/2004	Rating: 4 out of 5 I like this camera alot due to the zoom and ease of the basic operations, ability to recharge. However, one of the reasons for taking this course is to understand the not-so-basic things which sometimes are less intuitive. 4/11/2004 7:17:30 AM
Bob Macek member since: 3/30/2004	Rating: 3.5 out of 5 What I like about my camera: Good resolution. Easy to handle. What I don't like about my camera: Delay between pushing button and actual photo 4/7/2004 7:24:22 PM
Gary Tazelaar member since: 3/21/2004	Rating: 5 out of 5 My soon to be son in law has the Sony DSC f707 and had taken some pictures for me at sons wedding. I was so amazed at the quality of pictures that he took, I immediately purchased the Sony DSC f717. It takes great pictures. and I havent looked back. I'm having a ball. 4/7/2004 7:22:59 PM
Wayne Patenaude member since: 3/31/2004	Rating: 3.5 out of 5 It is nice, but I like film better, "I Love My Canon ELAN7 SLR." 4/6/2004 11:39:20 PM
Sandra B. Christopherson member since: 4/2/2004	Rating: 3.5 out of 5 This is a great camera for learning manual settings and flash settings. Great options. 4/5/2004 6:54:06 PM
Maria Horvath member since: 1/22/2004	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Other than going to a digital SLR, I feel the Sony f717 is about as good as one could use to get nice professional results. One of the biggest advantages I have found is you see what the lens is seeing which is such a big plus when focusing, using various lenses, or checking proper lighting. My previous digital didn't have that feature. It has excellent macro capabilities as well as taking great closeups. 4/1/2004 3:39:01 AM
Aaron Brooks member since: 3/29/2004	Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Good camera terrible burst mode 3/29/2004 6:19:56 AM
Jonathan Lucas member since: 2/27/2004	Rating: 3.5 out of 5 An excellent all-rounder. Great for beginners who have an eye for quality but also for 'Pro-sumers' too. Versatile and user friendly it's great for all leisure purposes but delivers some professional quality images too with a little care and fine-tuning. 3/19/2004 8:53:17 AM
Jason Hauck member since: 1/23/2003	Rating: 3.5 out of 5 i wish there were a wider range of f-stops 3/11/2004 10:22:16 AM
Laurianna Murray member since: 12/29/2003	Rating: 4 out of 5 Just got it still learning! 3/1/2004 3:25:17 PM
Cathie V. Kysar member since: 8/22/2003	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Am very pleased with this camera. The only complaint I have is the color of the reds. 3/1/2004 8:24:48 AM
Joseph A. Turk member since: 2/29/2004	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Excellent camera. Tons of features. I wish it had dual memory stick slots. 3/1/2004 12:11:29 AM
Michael T. Rehker member since: 2/29/2004	Rating: 5 out of 5 Excellent camera, awesome features, great pictures!! I borrowed it from a friend, wish it was mine! 2/29/2004 11:22:29 AM
James M. Curtis member since: 2/27/2004	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Fantastic Camera 2/29/2004 7:24:46 AM
Bill Womble member since: 2/27/2004	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 The only problem is the sensor noise at iso 200 and above. 2/28/2004 8:07:47 PM
Dave S. Biddle member since: 2/26/2004	Rating: 5 out of 5 The best toy I have purchased in years! Still learning all that it can do and love the quality of the images. 2/26/2004 9:23:18 PM
Mary Wolenski member since: 2/19/2004	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 tons of features!! I'm used to using 35mm format but I'm getting an education from this digital. The color is outstanding. The pre-sets get the job done quite well. For out-door photography, nothing I've owned beats this model. Highly recommended. 2/21/2004 7:43:56 PM
Carlos E. Corzo member since: 1/9/2004	Rating: 4 out of 5 PROFESSIONAL AND GOOD STARTING 2/20/2004 6:30:23 AM
Sue Cuevas member since: 9/28/2002	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 I love this camera! 2/19/2004 10:05:43 PM
Jeff Vandiver member since: 2/18/2004	Rating: 5 out of 5 I love the camera. I have four small children, and wanted the ability to enlarge, mat, and frame my photos without the wait. 2/19/2004 5:52:17 AM
Boyd Zegers member since: 2/16/2004	Rating: 3.5 out of 5 The camera does take remarkable pictures considering everything. Very clear and precise. Still, the controlls are scattered and unless you study the book you can get lost in it all, including unnecessary settings in Infrared and night pictures (unless you like that stuff). Battery life is exceptional and graphs, settings and adjustables can be shown on either screen. Still I think this is an excellent camera and would put it above average for its category. The DSC 828 should be a hoot. 2/16/2004 3:02:58 PM
Kay McDaniel KayMcDaniel.com member since: 1/24/2004	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Great camera...though a bit slow on the shoot 2/15/2004 6:43:38 PM
Michael B. Cahyono member since: 2/12/2004	Rating: 4 out of 5 Good picture quality, but it's too bad can't change the lense 2/12/2004 2:22:28 AM
Michelle S. Jackson member since: 2/8/2004	Rating: 3 out of 5 It's a great camera. It is my first digital. I wish I would have waited another year before buying it and gotten one of the new dslr's that cost the same now as the camera did when I bought it. 2/8/2004 2:02:39 PM
Deborah T. Ouzts member since: 1/31/2004	Rating: 4 out of 5 This is really a great camera, there is so much it can do sometimes it is a little overwelming. We have really loved all the pictures we take with it when they come out, the one major problem we have had with it is that we have trouble with the focus. Usually about half of our pictures are out of focus and it is frustrating, but at this point we are still learning about the camera so we are unsure if this is something we are doing wrong or if the camera is not working properly. Over all though, we have really loved using it! 1/31/2004 10:15:24 AM
Al G. Juniarsam member since: 1/25/2004	Rating: 3 out of 5 I like the night shoot feature of this camera. 1/25/2004 4:37:19 PM
Courtney  Rybicki member since: 1/23/2004	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 This camera is new, so I am still experimenting, however, I love it so far! I am very happy with purchase. Only 1 complaint, it has no Black and White option! 1/23/2004 5:46:09 PM
Patricia Youngkin member since: 1/15/2004	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 I love this camera. I started with a 3.0 megapix digital. Then I went to a Nikon. I returned to a better sony 5.0 with true to life photographs. I love the ease of use and the many options it has for me to take any type of picture. The value has remained the same for over a year. Great buy - I am glad I made the choice. 1/19/2004 11:16:00 PM
Patricia Youngkin member since: 1/15/2004	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 I love this camera. I started with a sony, then tried a Nikon. I went back to a better sony. I love this camera. It brightens any picture shot in the dark as if it were taken with light. It has great true to life picture quality. 1/19/2004 11:13:46 PM
Sally Armstrong member since: 11/19/2003	Rating: 3 out of 5 Better instruction manual! 1/19/2004 7:45:50 PM
Me D. member since: 1/18/2004	Rating: 4 out of 5 LOVE IT! I enjoy all of the manual controls...but also think the auto mode is great! The lens is wonderful and the pictures are sharp and vibrant! Even if/when I upgrade - I will always have this camera...at least as a back-up! 1/18/2004 9:52:10 PM
Corry Berghout member since: 12/29/2003	Rating: 4 out of 5 I purchased the camera with the intention of using it to learn about photography, and for use in taking family snapshots and vacation photos. It is my first digital camera, and the first camera on which I am making use of the manual controls. (About 20-25 years ago I occasionally used cameras with controls, but never learned about them.) I selected it based on control features, zoom capability (wanted >3x), reviews in the literature, and price. I am happy with the instant feedback of a digital, with the overall quality of the photos. I find the pictures a bit on the red side, and at times wish I had the ability to extend the lens. 1/18/2004 8:39:02 AM
Mary Grossa member since: 1/15/2004	Rating: 4 out of 5 This sony is a great camera to transition between digital and slr. It is very user friendly and produces great pictures. The only drawback is the physicial size. 1/15/2004 5:36:54 PM
Margaret Sipe member since: 3/28/2003	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Love using this camera. 1/15/2004 10:13:40 AM
Justin Ruchefsky member since: 1/10/2004	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Macro shoot are so crisp and couldn't be better. The fact that you can't interchange the lenses are unfortunate, as are the lack of lenses that you can add to it. Very good for shooting sports, would have liked to see continuous shooting past 3 shots. Starting to use the video feature which at high quality works very nicely. http://photos.ajg.net/Justin -check out my photos there 1/13/2004 5:36:31 AM
Richard Tauber member since: 1/5/2004	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Great pictures, easy to handle. Good lens with zoom from 35-190 mm film equivalent. 1/12/2004 11:42:53 AM
Rachel Spence member since: 1/11/2004	Rating: 4 out of 5 I love that I can take beautiful photos with this camera.It's easy to use, a lot of manual settings but works well with auto settings as well. I do not like the shape and bulkiness of the camera. It is not a DSLR but is extremely bulky and shaped kind of odd. I am always taking photos 1-4 degrees off and have to fix them. I have read others have had this problem as well. 1/11/2004 4:54:53 PM
Richard  J. Hildreth member since: 1/9/2004	Rating: 4 out of 5 Very easy to use. Priced right. Great software 1/9/2004 5:52:33 PM
Melissa A. Benjamin member since: 1/8/2004	Rating: 5 out of 5 absolutely love this camera. Great shutter speed, easy to use, lovely output of images. 1/8/2004 12:34:53 PM
Farhan Alvi member since: 3/8/2003	Rating: 5 out of 5 I like the Cybershot F717 from the first day i bought it i.e. 1 year back. Since then i have taken more than 5000 snaps from it and i have been satisfied with the results to a very great extent. I like the color capturing, 10X Zoom, Body and style, Grip and specially its Auto modes which are tooooo perfect thus leaving me no room to use the camera in Manual Modes. I am waiting for its new model expected in Jan 2004 the Cybershot F828. I have add on lenses like Teleconverter and Wide Angle plus a Remote Controlled Tripod and some Add-On 58mm filters. Specially my choice of getting the Sony Hot Shoe Add on Bounce Flash was a perfect decision as it gives me great exposures in Indoor. 1/6/2004 1:04:53 AM
Tana L. Trudell member since: 1/4/2004	Rating: 3 out of 5 I don't like that it only takes still shots. 1/4/2004 1:33:12 PM
Todd R. Muchow member since: 1/4/2004	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Incredible color spectrum and ability to change shade. The pixels pick up everything. Only, wish I could hsoot black and white with it. 1/4/2004 11:11:39 AM
Tara  Reed member since: 11/28/2003	Rating: 4 out of 5 I love my F717. It has been a great camera. The only thing that I could complain about is the noise in the photos in low lighting and faster camera speeds, but I usually have proper lighting and the color of the F717 photos is awesome! 1/2/2004 11:06:47 PM
Herica J. Stewart member since: 12/28/2003	Rating: 5 out of 5 Don't need to be an expert to be able to take a great picture.For me is the best. Herica Stewart 12/28/2003 8:49:59 AM
Judy T. Howle member since: 12/26/2003	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Easy to use, good color and resolution, great lens, white balance pretty good under most conditons. No real complaints with image quality. 12/26/2003 6:07:07 PM
Cynthia Klava member since: 11/20/2002	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 I am a new user of this camera, but until now i love it 12/26/2003 7:36:09 AM
Michael Vannoy backroadsphoto.net member since: 12/23/2003	Rating: 5 out of 5 Good camera 12/23/2003 7:34:06 PM
DAVID RIVINIUS member since: 12/23/2003	Rating: 4 out of 5 This is the third digital camera I have owned. All have been Sony's. I really like the quality of the photos. The only con I have is that many of the features are hard for an amature to understand. 12/23/2003 6:53:11 PM
member since: 10/7/2003	Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Decent camera and built in Ziess lense. The CCD detector color is a little weak. 12/21/2003 10:18:49 AM
Kimberly  D. Davis member since: 12/19/2003	Rating: 4 out of 5 I like the picture quality of this camera. I do wish it was not so bulky to carry on my hikes though. 12/19/2003 11:13:53 PM
Sandra M. Thomas member since: 12/18/2003	Rating: 4 out of 5 I enjoy shooting with this camera. It's very "person" friendly. 12/18/2003 9:33:07 PM
Sandra M. Thomas member since: 12/18/2003	Rating: 4 out of 5 I enjoy shooting with this camera. It's very "person" friendly. 12/18/2003 9:29:44 PM
Clay D. Purdy member since: 12/15/2003	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Easy, many options, movie 12/15/2003 8:35:06 AM
shadi y  al refai member since: 12/3/2003	Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Vary nice camera to start with, user friendly full manual and automatic . 12/3/2003 9:36:31 PM
Scott A. Slagle member since: 11/30/2003	Rating: 5 out of 5 Great camera, I am looking forward to many great pictures from it... 11/30/2003 4:22:34 AM
Scott A. Slagle member since: 11/30/2003	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Until I Bought My Sony Camera I thought Taking Pictures Was A Job For A Pro. I Love My Sony Digital Camera And I Am Looking Forward To Many Great Pictures With It... 11/30/2003 4:20:19 AM
Tammy L. Murdock member since: 11/27/2003	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 the lens on this camera (while large) makes such clear beautiful images. I love this camera. 11/27/2003 4:19:39 PM
Kumudan Grubh member since: 11/24/2003	Rating: 4 out of 5 Pros: Excellent contrast, sharpness, user friendly Cons: Less zoom... 11/25/2003 2:45:22 AM
Katie E. Watson member since: 11/23/2003	Rating: 5 out of 5 I absolutely LOVE my camera !! 11/23/2003 8:57:45 PM
Lisa B. McLain member since: 9/17/2002	Rating: 2.5 out of 5 The Sony F717 is a second in the series from Sony. This camera is also my second , I had the F707 before. The camera is extremely easy to use for both Novice and advanced digital user. The 4x zoom is true optical and wonderfully clear without diluting the quality of the image. The camera has a laser assisted light metering system which is invaluable in low light situations. I find it is better for those interior dark shots than my Digital SLR and focuses faster and more accurately . It has some manual features allowing the user to explore their creative side. The biggest draw back as with all Sony products are the proprietary accessories and batteries. It's expensive, and there are others out there for the serious hobbyist with a little better price tag. It can also be a little strange ergonomically. Though I would encourage people to try it, as despite it's non traditional appearence really does feel good in your hand. 11/21/2003 5:31:51 AM
Sue Stott member since: 11/17/2003	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Camera takes sharp photos! 11/17/2003 4:55:55 PM
Linda  A. Caruso member since: 11/15/2003	Rating: 4 out of 5 I have gain great insight with this camera. My photographs have never this great. I would recommend sonyF717 to someone that has had some experience. 11/15/2003 7:14:53 PM
Kevin L. Thompson member since: 11/6/2003	Rating: 3 out of 5 Easy to use. Almost fail safe. Great battery life. 11/6/2003 5:28:47 PM
Tom Morris member since: 11/6/2003	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 I wish it had a B&W setting. Overall, a great camera, no regrets. 11/6/2003 9:37:27 AM
Morten Bull member since: 11/6/2003	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 great in sunlight, but a little kinky ind the dark 11/6/2003 8:01:31 AM
Lorna D. McMahon member since: 11/3/2003	Rating: 4 out of 5 This camera is fabulous with portraits of children. The quick auto focus keeps up with the ever moving child. 11/3/2003 12:05:19 PM
Michael Spuehler member since: 10/28/2003	Rating: 5 out of 5 I absolutely love it! I purchased this Sony before several affordable (relatively speaking) 6.0 SLR cameras came on the market. All other things being equal, several extra features on the Sony swayed my decision... one example is the infrared capability - NightShot® (enabling photos in total darkness with an infrared illuminator) and similarly NightFraming (which allows framing & focusing using infrared, but switches to a flash & visible light capture). My only regret is not being able to change lenses such as some of the latest SLR digital cameras allow. 10/28/2003 4:31:15 PM
Bob Krebs member since: 10/28/2003	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Great Quality and good zoom capability 10/28/2003 8:04:47 AM
Josh J. Schutz member since: 10/26/2003	Rating: 4 out of 5 good camera 10/26/2003 4:04:10 PM
Josh J. Schutz member since: 10/21/2003	Rating: 4 out of 5 Very Good entry level Digital SLR. Lens is a little too big (size). Swiveling lens is nice but I am worried that after a while it will become loose. 10/21/2003 4:04:43 PM
Carl M. Angello member since: 10/19/2003	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 The lens is attached to the camera, so the back can swivel for ground level photos without getting on your belly. Because of the Led screen of the digital camera. The lens is a Carl Zeiss lens the length of the lens is great to hold on to. Being Digital you can see your work right away and delete your unwanted photos and reshoot them with out waiting to get then developed. 10/19/2003 12:14:07 PM
Shiva  Rai member since: 5/1/2003	Rating: 2.5 out of 5 Not bad. 10/19/2003 5:00:02 AM
Pat Wimpee member since: 1/23/2003	Rating: 5 out of 5 Love this camera!! Pictures are great and lots of features. 10/18/2003 6:35:13 PM
Rick J. Rutters member since: 10/17/2003	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 SO far I am very pleased with my camera although I am new at taking pictures and just learning as I go I find the camera has many options and is easy to use. I really like that the lens can move up and down from the body. 10/17/2003 2:55:34 PM
Marj Shockley member since: 10/8/2003	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 It's better than me at the moment. I just upgraded from a Kodak 3700 and am still learning to use it. 10/14/2003 10:04:41 AM
member since: 10/4/2003	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Takes great pictures..I like the control that I have over my shots. I am re-reading the owners manual for the hundreth time, and I am still learning. 10/8/2003 8:48:43 PM
Tracy Mc Millan member since: 10/6/2003	Rating: 3.5 out of 5 This camera takes photos better than alot of professional pictures I'v seen. I have always had a love for pictures. The only draw back is that it is alittle slow between takes. 10/6/2003 1:22:23 PM
Murtaza H. Saeed member since: 3/15/2003	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 I have bought this camera thanks to all the wonderful comments written at this website about it. I have so much more to learn about it and hope to be adding new work with this camera. The little that I have used it so far, its given me really good results. Thank you everyone for your detailed views on this camera, I am very confident I have made a very good choice. 10/6/2003 10:36:29 AM
Carolyn Fletcher Contact Carolyn Carolyn's Gallery PickYourShots.com member since: 10/6/2001	Rating: 3.5 out of 5 I haven't had mine very long, the major drawbacks for me are the placement of the zoom control (wrong side for me) and the lack of a black and white option. (it does have sepia). I find myself still grabbing my old Mavica when I'm in a hurry. This camera has a lot of potential, and I love the long battery life and the fact I can use all my old memory sticks from the Mavica. 10/5/2003 3:51:24 AM
Murtaza H. Saeed member since: 3/15/2003	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 I am so impressed by what everyone is saying about this camera. I so want to go out and buy it. Will send in a detailed review later when I have one of my own. But I'm still able to give it a very confident 9 out of 10 because I've seen some really fantastic pictures here taken using this camera. 10/2/2003 11:57:29 AM
Tomasz Rozkosz member since: 9/29/2003	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 a very good camera. you cant buy nothing better for those money! 9/29/2003 7:43:30 AM
Joyce K. Lawrence member since: 7/7/2003	Rating: 5 out of 5 Just got it,now I need a faster PC to load the images!Camera is very easy to operate so I plan to experiment a lot in the weeks to come.Been waiting for this camera for months,worth the wait. 9/28/2003 3:32:36 AM
Joe Venello member since: 9/23/2003	Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Great camera, a bit bulky 9/23/2003 9:49:42 AM
Judith Thompson member since: 9/7/2003	Rating: 5 out of 5 A great deal of comparison shopping was done before the Sony DSC F717 was decided upon. The rotating lens, 5.0 mega pixels, and the Carl Zeiss lens are the main features which sold me on it. So far, so good! I am still learning something new each time I pick my camera up. 9/9/2003 8:01:24 PM
Vickie L. Janssen member since: 9/9/2003	Rating: 5 out of 5 I love this camera. 9/9/2003 6:14:02 AM
Shari A. Malin member since: 5/11/2003	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 My only major gripe with this camera is the slow autofocus. 9/6/2003 12:56:39 PM
Marie R. Hoemmelmeyer member since: 11/21/2002	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 I love this camera, it takes great pictures.I'm a beginner at photography, so I need to learn how to use the manual controls. The only drawback is the memory stick.If it's set at 4 megapixels I can get about 51 pictures on a 128 megabyte memory stick.The pictures print out really great too. 9/5/2003 10:01:56 AM
Don Klingen member since: 11/5/2002	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 For an affordable prosumer camera- this one is hard to beat. Full manual control with plenty of options to take creative pictures. Color quality is great- I have not been disappointed at all. 9/1/2003 9:08:13 AM
Laurie Vinciguerra member since: 5/2/2003	Rating: 4 out of 5 Just got it two days ago....still playing. Love it so far! 8/31/2003 6:01:13 AM
Laurie Vinciguerra member since: 5/2/2003	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Just got it so really havent been able to "get down and dirty" with it yet. Love it so far! 8/31/2003 6:00:08 AM
Ernest j. Hansbrough Contact Ernest Ernest's Gallery member since: 12/21/2002	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 The pict are the best 8/26/2003 9:29:35 PM
Fadi M. Abul Husen member since: 8/22/2003	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 I like the camera much, small, light weight. You will need some time to master it. The lens is situated to the left and heavy, your first 30 to 50 photos will be tilted leftwards. The shots are brilliant and crisp. Accessories are very expensive. Lots of advantages, some small disadvantages like the red eye is not quickly accessable you need to go to the setup menu. Not much features in the image download software. Amazing long time battery life. Buy a tripod for best results. Do not buy a flash, its flash is enough ! 8/22/2003 2:42:50 PM
Amber J. Housey member since: 5/30/2003	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 It's my dad's camera and I have only used it a few times. I am learning how to use it. So far, I really like it. Easy to use. He loves it. 8/12/2003 6:20:18 AM
Andre Young member since: 8/11/2003	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 I loved, great photos, the features are ok. 8/11/2003 11:14:38 AM
Andre Young member since: 8/11/2003	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 I loved, great photos, the features are ok. 8/11/2003 11:14:22 AM
Andre Young member since: 8/11/2003	Rating: 5 out of 5 I loved, great pics and features. 8/11/2003 11:11:16 AM
Gene V. Buber member since: 7/25/2003	Rating: 4 out of 5 Easy to use. Has lots of Bells and Whistles. The lens is large for a digital but worth having. Cost is up there but again, worth having. This is my move up for the P72. No regrets. The battery is much better in this model - faster - no lag time as with the P72. Lots of fun to use. 8/8/2003 3:58:43 AM
Victor Sirvent member since: 1/23/2003	Rating: 4 out of 5 NC 8/6/2003 2:52:54 PM
Stanley P. Silverman spsphoto.net member since: 7/13/2003	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 This is my third digital camera and I love it. Before digital, I was using a Canon EOS SLR and this camera has a lot of the features of an SLR. The macro is quite good and it also does very well in low light situations. Despite the awkward look, it's acutally very well designed ergonomically. 8/3/2003 1:47:19 PM
Karen Kirspel member since: 5/4/2003	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 I love this camera. Has anyone tried any of the sony lenses 8/2/2003 9:25:28 PM
David A. Morehead member since: 7/28/2003	Rating: 5 out of 5 I love it! I wish it were a little lighter and compact. Battery life is excellent. The photos look fantastic. Auto focus is dead on!!!! 7/28/2003 9:54:54 PM
Rhonda M. Gassman member since: 7/28/2003	Rating: 5 out of 5 I love everything about this camera. I have had it for several months now and am amazed at its abilities. 7/28/2003 12:15:18 PM
Danny S. Lesnick member since: 10/17/2002	Rating: 4 out of 5 Wonderful controls, good to great pictures. It is annoying to be only reviewing one picture without having to transfer out of picture taking mode. 7/22/2003 9:16:43 AM
Kevin Sadler member since: 7/20/2003	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 It may be a 10, but haven't had it long enough to find anything I don't like about it! 7/20/2003 6:13:18 PM
Lacey M. Armstrong member since: 3/9/2003	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 This is the best camera I have ever used. I use it on the lowest possible photo size and i sill get incredibly clear photos. It is definitely worth the high price tag they place on it ($800 total, $600 to replace the lense). There are so many functions and options with it that I find something new to do every time I pick it up. My favorite part, although it is probably common amoung other cameras, is the option to switch between the LCD screen and viewfinder. THIS CAMERA IS AWESOME! I HAVEN'T FOUND A THING I DON'T LIKE ABOUT IT YET. 7/16/2003 4:55:18 PM
Dina Boggs member since: 7/10/2003	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 This camera has a very long battery life, I only have to charge it about every two months, and I use it alot. One thing I don't like is it does'nt have a monochrome setting, I was surprised by that. Otherwise it's a great camera. 7/15/2003 8:41:47 AM
Brian T. Martin member since: 6/25/2003	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Love this camera, a great digital camera that bridges the gap between point and shoot, and SLR. I think that it is the best digital camera for shooting digital infrared. 7/13/2003 7:54:10 PM
Omer Sidat member since: 10/29/2002	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 If you can explore this camera's features and its true potential, it is one of the best in the Auto / Manual 5MPX digital camera catagory. Put Offs: Even with the most precise tripod, and great care in taking each snaps, this camera is not able to do justice to Panoramic photo shooting needs. Its much junior brother, DSC P30 is much better in this area. 7/12/2003 2:47:51 AM
KHOA D. DOAN member since: 7/8/2003	Rating: 4 out of 5 WELL THIS IS MY FIRST REAL CAMERA. I LIKE IT ALOT AND AS AN AMATEUR OPINION "I LOVE IT". THE FIRST TIME I SAW THIS CAMERA I ALREADY FELL IN LOVE WITH IT BECAUSE OF ITS 58MM LENS. THAT REALLY CAUGHT MY EYE. IF I WOULD HAVE TALKED TO PEOPLE BEFORE I BOUGHT MY CAMERA, I PROBABLY WOULD HAVE GONE FOR A NIKON. PEOPLE TELL ME NOW ADAYS THAT NIKON IS A REALLY GOOD CAMERA AND I CAN KINDA TELL WHEN I MESS AROUND WITH A NIKON AT THE STORES. 7/8/2003 11:41:02 PM
Paul a. Harrett Contact Paul Paul's Gallery paulharrettphotography.com member since: 8/25/2002	Rating: 3.5 out of 5 This digital camera produces some very nice images. I only had this camera a Month and use it more than my Nikon SLR. To bad I can't use my nikon interchangeable lens with it. 6/29/2003 10:02:43 AM
Ahmad Suhairy Shuib member since: 6/26/2003	Rating: 4 out of 5 Simple and effective. 6/26/2003 8:11:32 PM
Lari Price member since: 6/26/2003	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Great camera! Incredible sharpness and color. Love that EVF. Night framing and night shot cool too! 6/26/2003 7:18:58 PM
Christopher P. Brady member since: 6/26/2003	Rating: 5 out of 5 I havent used a better more versitile camera in my life! 6/26/2003 6:33:58 AM
Rick Riddle member since: 12/30/2002	Rating: 2.5 out of 5 I don't like this camera at all. 6/24/2003 7:31:30 PM
Eric Amistani member since: 5/21/2003	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 great camera although the black and white feature was left out for some reason maybe mine was just not programed right 6/24/2003 3:47:08 PM
Dragon DPhreque member since: 9/17/2002	Rating: 5 out of 5 luv this thing!!!!! the nightshot option alone is worth every penny of this camera 6/23/2003 7:16:00 AM
Les Mann member since: 6/22/2003	Rating: 5 out of 5 This camera is brill!!! Im fairly new to this photagraphy stuff,but this hase been a joy to learn and enjoy all its many features. i would recomend this camera to any one!! 10 out of 10 . BIg up those guys at sony 6/22/2003 5:27:04 AM
Kathi L. King member since: 6/8/2003	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 I love this camera! 6/20/2003 6:38:35 PM
Renee  C. Davis member since: 3/6/2002	Rating: 4 out of 5 This camera produces excellent images, with a fast Carl Zeiss lens, less shutter lag than most cameras of this class, full manual controls and the swivel body that helps get shots that would normally be next to impossible - such as overhead above a crowd, or under things that are within arms reach, but beyond the body's ability to contort. Of course, it's not quite a DSLR, but compared with other cameras in the prosumer class, it's right up there at the top! 6/20/2003 11:54:55 AM
Erin K. Lindgren member since: 6/17/2003	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 AWESOME ... but you never know there may be a better one somewhere. Highly reccomended 6/20/2003 8:05:30 AM
Joanne Polanowki member since: 6/19/2003	Rating: 4 out of 5 good quality but pretty pricy 6/19/2003 6:09:29 PM
Elisabeth Haug member since: 2/26/2003	Rating: 5 out of 5 Great Value, practical, Amazing Macro, Great Learning Experience 6/18/2003 10:43:21 PM
Meredith J.  Ehli member since: 6/12/2003	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 I really like the instant gratification that you get with a digital camera. I also have a cannon Rebel xs and I also really like that camera. I've had that one for 13 years and have done numerous things with it. I can't find anything that I don't like about the digital and like that it resembles my film camera in body. If I had to find fault with my digital it would be in the hesitation when you use the flash. I do have an external flash that I want to try that maybe will eliminate that problem. I love this site and have told several coworkers about it. Keep up the good work!! Meredith Jo Ehli 6/18/2003 7:12:52 PM
Jasmine Chua L. member since: 3/11/2003	Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Bright and good quality Carl Zeiss lens. Macro of 2cm, good for close-up shots. 6/16/2003 8:51:29 AM
Terry Gee member since: 7/20/2002	Rating: 4 out of 5 I like this camera. It takes a great pic. The sharpness is very good. It does great on macros and portraits. The only drawback is that you need to be quite close(less than 12") or more than 3 feet to take a macro. In between that you really can't get a good shot. 6/16/2003 5:54:33 AM
A&J  member since: 3/11/2002	Rating: 4 out of 5 I use the camera for macro setting and optical zoom functions, and everyday shooting. The ability to manually set several features is a very attractive function. The flash has given me a slight problem, in that the red-eye *is* reduced, but not by an acceptable degree. I have an additional flash to use. The camera has been a great choice for me. And I would do the same if I were to buy again at the price of the Sony F717. 6/16/2003 5:00:17 AM