i have a 707 that i got for 650 opened at circuit city. i didnt know about all the features that the 717 had over the 707 (memory stick pro, iso 800, HQX video..) and i got the 707. i regret that. now i want to sell my 707 on ebay (500 or so?) and get the 717 (730-800). i want to get the 1 gig memory stick eventually and i could really use the iso 800 and long length hq video, hot flash, histogram, etc.. im still questioning if i should sell my 707 for the 717. it would take about 250-300 most likely. with that i could buy 2 extra batts, IR filter, tele adaptor, and wide adaptor that i have been eyeing... any advice?
º do you need iso 800? i've never used more than iso 200, have you?
º i don't care about the video, do you?
º i'm pretty sure you can sync flash with the cold foot, haven't tried it.
º how would you use a histogram in camera, viewing the lcd?
º same lens
º the memory stick > 128 would be a plus.
º i heard the 717 responds a little faster.
Yeah, i'm a little jealous of those people that have the 717, but i don't think it would make any difference for me. The only reason i might do it is if i took a lot of action shots and needed the quicker response. You'll have to decide if it would make enough difference for you. Good luck, hope i haven't made it harder for you.
The 717 does have some additional features that the 707 doesn't have, but I can't see any that i would take advantage of personally. You have to decide if those extra features are requirements for you :)
1st - I don't think the current dsc-f717 (sony 717) has the capability to store 1 GiG.
There is a limitation of 128Meg.
2nd - If you are looking for more storage capability, you may want to consider the Nikon Collpix 5700
(It is also a 5Meg pixal camera). I have been told that if you take a photograph under a RAW format, you can change the setting and correct the photo. (this is just here say)
3rd - If you still want the sony 717, You may also want to look at //www.bwayphoto.com I bought my camera here for a steal.
Here's my story - begining of Dec. the web site started dropping prices on there stock. Back then they had the sony 707 and the sony 717. Both were dropping price and I decided to purchase the cheaper one (sony 707).
After they suckered me into buying other accessories the purchase was completed. I waited in-patiently for my new digital camera. What arrived was the sony 717 and all accessories for the same price.
The price that was quoted for the 707 was $509, so it was like getting the 717 for $509 although the other accessories were over priced. Good news is that I got an extented warranty for 4 extra years...
Personally, unless you really need the extra 2 or 3 features, I would stay with the 707.
LOL on your decision.
P.S. If you are not in a rush, You may want to keep an eye on the //www.bwayphoto.com web site for price adjustments.
well, apparently the f717 can do IR too (just like the f707).. here's a site with some pics: //www.pbase.com/slo2k/717_ir .. so i guess that wont be a consideration for you when choosing.
As a 707 owner, I asked myself the same question, and the conclusion I came to was that I would rather save the money for a Digital SLR. Upgrading to the 717 wouldn't solve the most frustrating problem I have with the '707 - judging whether a shot's in focus or not. It seems to me for that, I need a real optical viewfinder.
So I'm going to stick with my '707 (which I love) until a huge windfall lands in my lap and I can afford an EOS-1Ds (or whatever the equivalent is in 2020, which is when I'll be able to afford it, probably :-)
But that's me - you need to make your own decision.
