Sony DSC-F717
Anyone have any experiences with this camera? More importantly, will it come down in price any time soon? I was playing with one at CompUSa the other day and really liked it, but it is a few hundred $$$ more than I want to spend. Any suggestions on something similar for less money? I want a fairly up-to-date camera and somethign that will still be good in a few years. I have been holding off hoping for an Apple branded camera, but I am beginign to accept the fact that we most likely won't see one.
One feature I would have liked in an Apple Camera would be a Hard drive and firewire...like a 5GB iPod with a lens.
Is there anything on the market for a reasonable price with these built in?
Oh, here is the camera I am talking about in case you don't know:
<a href="http://www.macmall.com/macmall/shop/detail.asp?dpno=662061"; target="_blank">http://www.macmall.com/macmall/shop/detail.asp?dpno=662061</a>;
One feature I would have liked in an Apple Camera would be a Hard drive and firewire...like a 5GB iPod with a lens.
Is there anything on the market for a reasonable price with these built in?Oh, here is the camera I am talking about in case you don't know:
<a href="http://www.macmall.com/macmall/shop/detail.asp?dpno=662061"; target="_blank">http://www.macmall.com/macmall/shop/detail.asp?dpno=662061</a>;
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Plus points: Image quality, battery life (much better than the competition) Ease of use (great for snaps)
Minus points: Bad shutter lag (not sure of the competition) Non traditional manual controls.
I am seriously considering a second Sony, and with the 717's hotshoe and support for the new bigger memory sticks, it's a damn good choice. I can put up with the minus points because the battery life is so good. Minolta Dimage 7 will eat a set of batteries within an hour, Sony's Li Ion lasts a couple of days before needing to be charged!
Excellent source of information on all digital cameras: <a href="http://www.dpreview.com/"; target="_blank">dpreview</a>
Good luck!!
PS. There's going to be a 6/12MP Fuji F602z replacement any week now. Photographers seem to like the shape and feel of it, and with a 6MP sensor and 12MP output it should have more than enough resolution for magazine prints.
<strong>Hey hey, no USB FUD. USB2.0 is fully compatible with USB1.1, it just drops down to the lower speed.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Thanks for the clarification. Nice to know.
<strong>Hey hey, no USB FUD. USB2.0 is fully compatible with USB1.1, it just drops down to the lower speed.
PS. There's going to be a 6/12MP Fuji F602z replacement any week now. Photographers seem to like the shape and feel of it, and with a 6MP sensor and 12MP output it should have more than enough resolution for magazine prints.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Sounds like that would cost an arm and a leg...I'm also looking at the Nikon CoolPix 5700. Argh, Apple would make it easier to just release a camera.
I think the point of this sensor size is that the camera remain relatively small and affordable, it might be worth waiting for a couple of weeks.
IIRC, Fuji's 6X Compact SLR-style zoom camera (6700, 6900, f602) has always been cheaper than Sony's unique swivel lense series (f505, 505v, 707, 717)
The 717 is about 1700-1800 Canadian, the current f602 (which should get replaced in the next couple of weeks) is 1200 Canadian and you can find it for under 1100, or bundled with some goodies.
From what I've heard the Nikon is a little slow and fuzzy it actually costs more than the Sony.
the f707 should be cheaper now, but i've noticed that the prices dont drop very much on the f707 and 717. not sure if it pays to wait for price to go down, since it wont go too far down... just shop the internet for a good price.
the DSC series and the F series are very different.
There are certain differences between the two which make the F series a pro camera while the DSC is not so professional.
What I've noticed on my DSC-P1 is that it takes a long time for the shutter to release when I depress the button.
If anyone is really looking for a pro digital camera go for:
The Nikon D series!
[QB]No,
the DSC series and the F series are very different.
There are certain differences between the two which make the F series a pro camera while the DSC is not so professional.
/QB]<hr></blockquote>
i was replying to Horned Frog who said he isnt a pro photographer and I figured he could probably get a good camera for his needs and save money on the DSC line.
I played around with some kodak cameras. Man! they are so bulky and they take bad pictures! The interface is so slow!
I do not reccommned a Kodak digicam!
Sony is in my opinion unbeatable
It really is an outstanding camera, and because it is compatible with all canon af lenses, it will grow with your needs.
Just my 2c.
Originally posted by Jubelum
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Just as a clarification - if you want to ask a new question, you should probably start a new topic instead of bringing back one that is over a year old. But you're new so I think the mods will cut you slack.
Originally posted by Luca Rescigno
Just as a clarification - if you want to ask a new question, you should probably start a new topic instead of bringing back one that is over a year old. But you're new so I think the mods will cut you slack.
Hmmm... I resist starting topics when there are any relevant threads, especially when there are people who have been discussing the exact model I am looking for info on. There's a good chance I would get flamed with the "search is your friend" line. Thanks for the hot tip. I did not realize that ancient threads are no longer fair game.