Why would I want to buy a Sony F717 instead of a Sony F707? Are there any compelling reasons not to buy the discontinued F707 at a which can now be found at a lesser price?
Originally posted by rls_2002: Why would I want to buy a Sony F717 instead of a Sony F707? Are there any compelling reasons not to buy the discontinued F707 at a which can now be found at a lesser price?
This is a question I've been looking into myself... So far as i can see...
1 ~ USB 2.0 is supported on f717 (No idea what this means...)
2 ~ Hot shoe flash accepted (No positive if my old flash from my 35mm will work, but sounds nice)
3 ~ISO rating of 800 for the F717... (This I like, but not sure if I like it more than the price diff)
4 ~ 32 meg stick standard (I'm getting a 128 meg anyway, so not sure if this will swing me over)
5 ~ Weight (inc. batteries) F707 = 667 g (23.5 oz) F717 = 659 g (23.2 oz) (Those .3 oz probably won't sway me)
My call = I'm waiting till just after Thanksgiving to see where the prices stand then... If they are close, I'll spring for the F717, if I can get a F707 for a fraction the cost, I'll go that way...
Don't forget the option for using the manual zoom ring. I also heard mention of an improved electronic viewfinder but I'm not sure this is true or how it might be improved.
Originally posted by timj351: Don't forget the option for using the manual zoom ring. I also heard mention of an improved electronic viewfinder but I'm not sure this is true or how it might be improved.
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Tim, I got an email from Bob before I read this thread.. I responded to him in some detail and suggested that he forward my comments to you for some additions... I have compared the models side by side and can't see any reason that I would not buy the 707 if there is some money to be saved... dunno... just a dum ole country boy :)
Ok .. be carefull .. .I DO NOT HAVE ONE !!! It looks like the difference is 300$ which is a lot but to me : - To be able to control focus and zomm on the ring is a major plus (for example that would be one thing right now that wouild make me prefer a digimage7 to the new nikon 5700) - battery life is a major plus (the manual ring would help) - going to 800 iso is kind of nice .. true there is much noise but still .. you can make the shot if you do not have a flash or do not want to use one - USB2 is the fastest USB interface ... 10 times faster than USB1, you need to have a usb2 interface on your computer 'depends if it's recent or not) and a bunch of small things. That would be me ... I think I would be willing to pay 150$ more for thoses differences but not 300, depends the prices you can get. remember .. I do not have one !
I've been watching, with interest, these comments on the Sony Cameras. I currently use a Sony DSC-F55 with the Carl Zeiss lens. Even with 2 +- megapixels I think it has been, and is, a good camera system. I would like to get a 707 (or a 717). I am pleased with the Sony products, as I've experienced them. Don't know which one to buy. The 707 will probably be a bargain price, now that the 717 is introduced.
I, too, have a sony, and my husband and i are considering getting a 707 or 717 for my birthday! (karmat does a happy dance). We will probably go with the 707, just to save a few $$$. My question is, what is a reasonable time to wait, without the 707 becoming difficult ot find, or is this even worth considering?
There's probably no rule of thumb for this. I bought my first (and only) digital camera on e-bay, and I've had it for two plus years, with no complaints. I would watch (and am watching) the prices there, to begin with. I also check the comparison price sites such as PriceGrabber. The 707 should soon be a bargain, unless the 717's upgrades are that great. Sounds like the improvements there are nice, but, depending on the $$$, one has to make that decision.
CompUsa has the 707 for $799.97. It's the lowest price by far I've seen in the retail stores locally. Thought I'd let you know. I did some shopping real recently :)
Thanks everybody for your help!!! I bid on a F707 "PRO" package from 47 St. Photo on eBay but the bid became more than I wanted to shell out for the F707. After due consideration, I have ordered a new F717 from SONY. I'll let you know what I think of my new toy after it arrives and I use it for a while :) :) :)
