I have been very happy with the picture quality of my DSC F717. This remote helps to improve picture quality and allows me to utilize longer shutter speeds without distortion due to camera movement. I like the fact that even with the remote plugged in I can still use the controls on the camera.


Great!   January 26, 2006
 3 out of 3 found this review helpful

I use it on three sony cameras I own with no problems at all. The Sony DSC-R!, HDR-HC1, and the F828.
Allows better photos in low light settings, no more shaky fingers on the shutter button for me.


Very cool...   June 21, 2005
 2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Like this little thing. I was especially impressed with the half-pressed shutter button, just like on the actual camera. Half-pressing gives the camera time to focus, a full press takes the shot. Seems very sturdy, zoom and telephoto are a nice touch. I personally like the clip, but I guess it would be nice if it was removable. Only reason I give this a 4, and it's petty, is I thought it would have been cool to include the jog-dial for the dscf717 to use the manual setting, or change the focus area.


Good to have despite unused features.   February 17, 2006
 2 out of 3 found this review helpful

This is really meant for camcorders or cameras with electric zoom, etc. All it will do on the DSC-R1 is turn the camera on and off and press the shutter (including a half-press for focus). On the other hand, that's enough to make it very useful for tripod shots.

What would be better? A way to control more aspects of the camera (ISO, image size, etc.) remotely would be very nice--hello Sony!--maybe in the near future?


Works Fine!   October 18, 2005
 1 out of 3 found this review helpful

I don't know why people complain about the clip, its not that big to be a distraction. I'm glad that the thing is available so I can use my still camera on a heavier tripod when outdoors.