'Both higher-end cameras also include Sony's intelligent scene recognition feature, which Sony claims enables the cameras to automatically choose the right scene preset mode to fit the shot.'
'when capturing low resolution JPEGs, the cycle time slows to 1.92 seconds'
'Sony touts the fact this camera is capable of HD out to your HDTV—unfortunately you'll need to purchase a separate accessory with the appropriate HD connectors.'
'ISO 1600 and 3200 are lousy, and should be avoided at all costs.'
'the DSC-F717 is an excellent, all-around camera.'
'this camera's sheer size and 1.5-pound weight hurt its ergonomics a bit'
'It's neither compact nor light, and it takes two hands to operate comfortably,'
'Armed with high-quality Carl Zeiss 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'
'the DSC-F707 lacks important prosumer features, like adjustable contrast and color saturation, a histogram, and even a black-and-white mode (an odd oversight).'
'Some may find the F707 cumbersome as the construction does not lend itself to point-and-snap photography.'
'Unfortunately, the documentation is often inaccurate and misleading, so learning to use the camera is more difficult than it should be.'
