| Price |
$699.99 |
| Sensor |
5.02 megapixel, 2/3-inch 5.24MP CCD |
| Lens |
Carl Zeiss, f2~2.4, 10x zoom |
| Focus |
Auto and manual 9.7 ~ 48.5mm |
| Exposure |
Program AE, shutter speed priority, aperture
priority, full manual, scene and movie. Sony exclusive NightShot and NightFrame
modes |
| Metering |
Multi-pattern, centre-weighted averaging, spot |
| Monitor |
1.8-inch 123,200 (560 x220) pixels TFT colour |
| AE Compensation |
+/- 2EV, 1/3EV steps |
| Flash |
Auto, forced, off |
| Video output |
NTSC or PAL switchable |
| Movie recording |
MPEG EX/HQX |
| Other features |
MPEG video recording, hologram AF system, manual white balance,
spot metering |
| Image storage |
Memory Stick |
| Batteries |
NP-FM50 7.2v Info Lithium |
| AC adaptor |
Included |
| Software |
ACDSee image cataloguing/editing package |
| Weight |
696g with battery and Memory Stick |
| Dimensions |
127.5(w) x 82(h) x 63.4(d)mm |
| Transfer |
USB/USB2 |
| OS |
Win98/Me/2000/XP, Mac OS 8.6 |
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| Verdict |
With its many easy-to-use features and friendly layout
of controls teamed up with a first-class lens, the Sony F717 appears to
have it all. But it is let down by sloppy software and slightly sluggish
operation in crucial areas like burst rate and auto-focus |
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| Features: |
80 |
| Images: |
95 |
| Build: |
90 |
| Value: |
80 |
| Final Score: |
84 |
