Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-F717 Digital Camera {5.24MP}

The Sony DSC-F717, a Cyber-shot model combines point-and-shoot convenience with a host of manual photographic controls, sure to inspire digital photographers to expand creativity and get better results from their efforts. Armed with high-quality Carl ZeissT optics, ISO sensitivities of 100/200/400/800 and shutter speeds of up to 1/2000 second in auto mode, the DSC-F717 produces stellar results, even in the most demanding of shooting situations.

Image Sensor
5.2 megapixel CCD sensor

Sensitivity
ISO: Auto or Selectable from 100 - 800

Lens
Optical: 9.7 - 48.5mm (35mm equivalent: 38 mm - 190 mm)
Digital Zoom: 2x

Aperture
F/2.0 (Wide), F/2.4 (Telephoto)

Shutter Speed
30 seconds - 1/2000th of a second

Burst Rate
2.5 fps, up to 3 shots

Flash
Built-in
Flash Range: 0.5 - 5 meters, 1.6 - 16.4 feet
Modes: Auto, Anti Red-Eye Auto, Flash On/ Flash Off, Slow Sync (Twilight Portrait Scene mode)
Hotshoe
ACC Terminal

White Balance
Auto, Manual, Preset Modes

Exposure Modes
Auto, Program AE, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Full Manual, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Portrait

Movie Mode
Quicktime with audio

Color Shooting Options
Color, Sepia

Self Timer
10 second duration

Video Output
A/V out (PAL / NTSC)

Viewfinder
Electronic: (EVF)

LCD
1.8 inch, 123,200 pixels, TFT color display

File Formats
TIFF
JPEG
Movie (Quicktime Motion JPEG)

Storage Media
Memory Stick

Power Supply
InfoLithium M (Rechargeable lithium)
AC Adapter

Computer Connectivity
USB or Card Reader

Operating System Requirements
Windows: 98, 98SE, ME, NT, 2000, XP
Mac: OS 10.0, 10.1, 10.2

Dimensions (W x H x D)
4.7 x 2.6 x 5.8 inches
120 x 67 x 148 mm

Weight (Excluding Battery)
1.45 lb
659g

Other Features
For better organization and easier access to image files, the DSC-F717 features a file folder option that allows photographers to create and select specific folders for customized photo-indexing. Lastly, when using the camera's zoom capabilities, the DSC-F717 has a new rotating zoom-control ring, for more intuitive precision handling, offering the photographer an alternative to the camera's standard toggle switch.