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The major draw back (other than the price) is the clip on the remote. It would have been nice if the remote itself was not on the clip. Other than that it is easy to use. This item coupled with a tri-pod, produce clear crisp pictures. The remote also allows the user to zoom in and out.

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.

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.

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.

At first glance this appeared to be almost too small to use, cheaply made and the clamp too tiny. Wrong on all impressions. It is well made, small, but easy to use, and the clamp opens very wide! The cable is long - you can mount the camera several feet away or on a tripod. I use it with my Bogen video head - the clamp opens more than enough to accommodate the handle - plus it has rubber pads on both sides, so it grips firmly. The only negative point - the remote only has two zoom speeds. Slow and fast. My camera has a variable zoom, and I really like it.

It took a little getting used to the zoom speeds, but it was not that big a deal.

The biggest advantage is that I can geep my hands off the camera and on the tripod. This keeps the shots steadier!

Does what it's supposed to. I use it with a Sony DSC-V1, no problems.