Accessories for Sony Cybershot DSC-F717

[Nikee]

Hi,

What are the necessary Accessories required to use Sony Cybershot DSC-F717 normally? If so, could you please let me know the Accessories (Filters, Lenss and so on) and the product names?

I really appreciate your response.

Thank you,
Nikee

 

[craig cleveland]

What are the necessary Accessories required to use Sony Cybershot
DSC-F717 normally?

Nothing - its a great camera. After using my F707 for 14 months I upgraded last week.
Now, for your real question.
1. tripod

2. I have the remote release, it's great for portraits and still life as well as long exosures

3. Neutral density filters to help adjust exposure, particularly in IR photography and when trying to decrease depth of field
4. IR filter (I have Harrison and Harrison's) if you want to do IR photography
5. Flash - for added light
6. extra memory sticks

Now there are more things I have - different battery charger (portable 12 volt rapid), slave flashes with stands and umbrellas and diffusers, filters and more filters, different tripods for specific uses, close up lenses, tele and wide angle adapters. Boy, that's a lot. No wonder my wife complains.
I grew up doing 35mm and 2 1/4 photography, this has been a natural extension.
Hope that helps.
Craig

 

[Steve Cavigliano]

Nikee,

Craig compiled a very good list. The tripod would be high on my list too. I'd add a case for the camera, and maybe one for your accessories (or maybe the same case?), and a linear polarizer. The need for the case is obvious, and the LP will help with most daylight shots. It will cut glare/flare off of non-metallic surfaces (like water, windows, leaves, etc...) and darken up the sky.

Steve

What are the necessary Accessories required to use Sony Cybershot
DSC-F717 normally?

Nothing - its a great camera. After using my F707 for 14 months I
upgraded last week.
Now, for your real question.
1. tripod
2. I have the remote release, it's great for portraits and still
life as well as long exosures
3. Neutral density filters to help adjust exposure, particularly in
IR photography and when trying to decrease depth of field
4. IR filter (I have Harrison and Harrison's) if you want to do IR
photography
5. Flash - for added light
6. extra memory sticks
Now there are more things I have - different battery charger
(portable 12 volt rapid), slave flashes with stands and umbrellas
and diffusers, filters and more filters, different tripods for
specific uses, close up lenses, tele and wide angle adapters. Boy,
that's a lot. No wonder my wife complains.
I grew up doing 35mm and 2 1/4 photography, this has been a natural
extension.
Hope that helps.
Craig

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http://www.pbase.com/slo2k

'If one really wishes to be master of an art, technical knowledge of it is not enough. One has to transcend technique so that the art becomes an 'artless art' growing out of the Unconscious.'

 

[Nikee]

Hello Steve & Craig,

Thanks for information.

You folks are recomending me to go for 3 piece Filter Kit (UV, CPL, FLD).

How about the Wide Angle Lens & Telephoto Lens ?

Do you folks use these lenses? If so what is the difference between them.

Thank you,
Nikee

Steve

What are the necessary Accessories required to use Sony Cybershot
DSC-F717 normally?

Nothing - its a great camera. After using my F707 for 14 months I
upgraded last week.
Now, for your real question.
1. tripod
2. I have the remote release, it's great for portraits and still
life as well as long exosures
3. Neutral density filters to help adjust exposure, particularly in
IR photography and when trying to decrease depth of field
4. IR filter (I have Harrison and Harrison's) if you want to do IR
photography
5. Flash - for added light
6. extra memory sticks
Now there are more things I have - different battery charger
(portable 12 volt rapid), slave flashes with stands and umbrellas
and diffusers, filters and more filters, different tripods for
specific uses, close up lenses, tele and wide angle adapters. Boy,
that's a lot. No wonder my wife complains.
I grew up doing 35mm and 2 1/4 photography, this has been a natural
extension.
Hope that helps.
Craig

--
http://www.pbase.com/slo2k
'If one really wishes to be master of an art, technical knowledge
of it is not enough. One has to transcend technique so that the
art becomes an 'artless art' growing out of the Unconscious.'

 

[kmorris]

I have been looking at the wide angle lens. The only problem that I have (and has kept me from plunking down $200 for it) is that is seems extremely large. Can someone who has this lense comment.

My thoughts are that if I don't purchase the lense, stitch two shots together in PS to get any wide angle effects that I am looking for.

Of course, I would prefer to just shoot with the actual lens, but not shure I an deal with the size and weight of it that I have read about.

-Ken

Thanks for information.

You folks are recomending me to go for 3 piece Filter Kit (UV, CPL,
FLD).

How about the Wide Angle Lens & Telephoto Lens ?

Do you folks use these lenses? If so what is the difference between
them.

Thank you,
Nikee

Steve

What are the necessary Accessories required to use Sony Cybershot
DSC-F717 normally?

Nothing - its a great camera. After using my F707 for 14 months I
upgraded last week.
Now, for your real question.
1. tripod
2. I have the remote release, it's great for portraits and still
life as well as long exosures
3. Neutral density filters to help adjust exposure, particularly in
IR photography and when trying to decrease depth of field
4. IR filter (I have Harrison and Harrison's) if you want to do IR
photography
5. Flash - for added light
6. extra memory sticks
Now there are more things I have - different battery charger
(portable 12 volt rapid), slave flashes with stands and umbrellas
and diffusers, filters and more filters, different tripods for
specific uses, close up lenses, tele and wide angle adapters. Boy,
that's a lot. No wonder my wife complains.
I grew up doing 35mm and 2 1/4 photography, this has been a natural
extension.
Hope that helps.
Craig

--
http://www.pbase.com/slo2k
'If one really wishes to be master of an art, technical knowledge
of it is not enough. One has to transcend technique so that the
art becomes an 'artless art' growing out of the Unconscious.'

--
http://www1.photosig.com/userphotos.php?id=11671

 

[Larry Kelly]

try this link for accessories. it was helpful to me when I purchased my sony tele and wide lenses. and yes, they are heavy and it makes the cam quite cumbersom, but I like them very much and they have the feel of quality.
Larry
http://www.dukegledhill.co.uk/sonyf7x7/

 

[craig cleveland]

I use my accessory lenses (tele and wide angle) not that often. 95% done with original equipment. Special needs such as doing interior work (real estate) - a wide angle may be used more. The telephto is too heavy and bulky to use without a tripod, limiting its use to landscape, wildlife, not really sports (unless it's really slow action).
I agree with the other suggestions.
Craig