F717 Repair

Ginger

Hi folks

I have a Sony F717 camera, its a bit old at this stage, I bought it in 2003. Looks like the CCD has gone a bit dodgy. When I take a picture it looks only Green and blue and very dark .. think CSI type..

So wondering anyone know what i should do, or should I invest in a new camera altogther.

Thanks

5uspect

Probably cheaper to get a new camera at this stage. Unless you can live without the LCD...

Ginger

Actually i didnt check to see if it was the LCD or CCD .. must check that out

positron

I used to have a 717 and I remember reading somewhere that CCD failure is very common with 717 as the camera gets to certain age / clicks. I vaguely remember reading that Sony was replacing them for free (!!! I know, so not like Sony!!) etc, but I could be getting my dream mixed up with reality! Try a google search, you might see something like this:

http://www.stevesforums.com/forums/view_topic.php?id=70251&forum_id=28

On the other hand bridge cameras have really come down in price in last few years - from the nearly €800 that you might have paid for that 717 in 2003 to around €300 for latest models with all bells and whistles!

Ginger

Well frickity frick.. missed the deadline.. was up till 03-10-2007... goddarn..

THink i will just invest in a new digital SLR

positron

Typical, isn't it?! I would say give them a ring anyway, its only a month off such a large period.

5uspect

Now if thats not the best rationalisation I've ever heard to get an SLR...

Seriously tho sorry to hear that Ginger.

Ginger

Well the original thinking was that, well I have a decent camera, may as well keep going with that..

Now I dont have a decent camera any more so...

Time to go searching.. decisions decisions