Sony 's Cyber-shot DSC-F717 price drop

With the new 8 mega pixel replacement camera DSC - F828 coming out in mid
NOV. there should be a big price drop in the DSC-F717. What can be
expected?
Anyone?

Thanks,
Tim

 

My understanding is that the F717 will continue in production alongside
the F828 for a time as an alternative offering with a lower spec.

Sony already dropped the price $200 from its original $999 to $799
MSRP. It's available through some discounters for as low as $590. I
doubt that its MSRP will be reduced any further ...

Godfrey

 

Here in the New York City area, the price amongst local retailers (Circuit
City, Best Buy, J&R, BH Photo) has essentially been fluctuating weekly
between $699 and $799. I think the decision by Sony to keep it in the
lineup right now will keep the prices within that range at least locally.
If the 828 remains MSRP $1299 and street price of maybe $1099, the 717 will
still be viable for folks looking for a very good digital camera in the $700
price range. Unless, of couorse, there is a 727 planned for release

 

My best price found was $589.00 without shiiping. They tell me the day that
the new camera is released is when the price will fall on the DSC-717

 

Perhaps not the day the F828 is released, but when the F828 is readily
available and fully in stock with the back orders satisfied, the price on
the F717 might drop. This might not occur for quite some time, and
it might even take until early next spring if the F828 is in high demand.

 

It would be much more impressive if it would be f2 at max telephoto
rather than f2.8.[/QUOTE]

LOL!!! It certainly would. I bet the size, weight and price would be
too.

Godfrey