Bad CCD Originally uploaded by RickBlythe. This isn't some photoshop effect. This is what is happening to my Sony DSC f717 camera these days. The CCD is going bad. Luckily Sony is fixing for free various models that are afflicted by this problem. Don't forever though, there's a time limit on this offer. Here is more information on this- http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/news-item.pl?mdl=DSCF717&news_id=161

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The new Sony DSLR-A200 digital SLR targets the beginner and advanced amateur photographers with an easy-to-use, affordable as well as feature-rich entry-level digital SLR. The A200 replaces the DSLR-A100 while borrowing the noise reduction and image processing techniques from the more advanced DSLR-A700. It features 10.2-megapixel resolution on an APS-C size CCD image sensor with High ISO noise reduction that takes place in the RAW data stage before image JPEG conversion, providing a high ISO...

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Last updated: Review by T3 (18 January’07)

The Sony CyberShot DSC-T2 (announced Oct’07) is an 8.1 megapixel point-and-shoot digital camera features 4GB of internal memory, 3x optical zoom lens (35mm equivalent: 38 - 114 mm), ISO setting from 80-3200, face detection 2, and 2.7″ LCD screen. The camera measures86.8 x 56.8 x 20.2mm and weighs 129g.

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 stars | Latest Price Info

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Last update: Review & Sample Photos @ PhotographyBlog (17 January’08)

The Sony Alpha DSLR A700 is a 12.2 MP DSLR camera from Sony (announced September’07) features a new 23.5 x 15.6 mm (APS-C type) CMOS sensor, Sony Alpha mount; compatible with Minolta A-type bayonet mount, Super SteadyShot CCD-shift stabilization, IONZ image processor, ISO100 - 3200 equivalent, HDMI Output, Optional battery grip, Wireless Flash support, and a 3″ LCD screen. The camera measures Approx. 141.7 x 104.8 x 79.7 mm and weighs Approx. 690 g. The Sony Alpha A700 will be available for US$1,399.99. (Download Brochure)

Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars | Check Availability

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Last update: Review by CNET (17 January’08)

The Sony CyberShot DSC-H7 is an 8.1 Megapixel digital camera features a huge 15X Optical Zoom (35mm film equivalent: 31 - 465 mm) with Optical Image Stabilization, HD Output, 9-Point Auto Focus, and a 2.5″ TFT LCD Screen. The camera measures 4 5/16″ x 3 5/16″ x 3 3/8″ (109.5 x 83.4 x 85.7 mm) and it weighs approx 514 g including battery and memory card.

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 stars | Latest Price Info

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Last update: Review & Sample Photos @ Steve’sDigicams (16 January’08)

The Sony CyberShot T200 (announced 22 August’07) is a 8.1 MP point-and-shoot camera features 5X Optical Zoom (35mm equivalent: 35 - 175 mm), Touch-Screen Operation, HD Output, ISO 800-3200, and a 3.5 Widescreen display. The camera measures 93.5 x 59.3 x 20.4 mm, weighs 160g and available in black, red and silver.

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 stars | Latest Price Info

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Last update: Review & Sample Photos @ Steve’sDigicams (16 January’08)

The Sony CyberShot DSC-T70 is an 8.0 megapixels point-and-shoot digital camera (announced 22 August’07) features 3x optical zoom (35mm equivalent: 38 - 114 mm), ISO 80-3200, Touch-Screen Operation, HD Output and a 3.0” Widescreen LCD. The camera measures 3 9/16″ x 2 1/4″ x 13/16″ (90 x 56.4 x 20.7 mm) and weighs 4.5 oz (128 g).

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 stars | Latest Price Info

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Last update: Preview & Sample Photos @ CameraLabs (12 January’08)

The Sony Alpha A200 is an entry level digital SLR camera from Sony features 10.2-megapixel (effective) APS CCD image sensor, built-in Super SteadyShot® image stabilization, an auto focus speed 1.7x faster than the previous model; improved predictive control performance; quieter shutter sound; automatic pop-up flash; and a 2.7-inch Clear Photo LCDTM screen. The DSLR-A200 camera’s supplied lithium ion battery offers up to 750 shots per full charge.

Overall Rating: N/A | Latest Price Info

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