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Toshiba PDR-M70

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Reference: Datasheet

Review First Posted: 8/17/2000


Digital Camera Data Sheet:
Toshiba PDR-M70


General

Model Name:

Toshiba PDR-M70 
Model Number: PDR-M70 
Camera Format: Compact 
Currently Manufactured: No 
Retail Price: $1000.00
Street Price:  
Price Update Date: 2007-02-07
Date Available:  
Remote Control:  
Remote Control Type:  
Tripod Mount: Yes 
Tripod Mount Material:  
Operating System:  
Weight: 13.8 oz (390 g)
Weight With Batteries? checked 
Size: 4.6 x 3.0 x 2.4 in.
(116 x 76 x 62 mm)
Warranty in Months:  
Waterproof: No
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 2048x1536, 1024x768
Movie Resolution:  
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels): 3.14
CCD Size (inches): 1/1.8 inch 
CCD Filter Type: RGBG 
CCD Manufacturer: Sony 
Focal Length Multiplier:  
Movie Audio: Yes 
Quality Levels:  
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 35 - 105 mm
Zoom Ratio: 3.00x
Digital Zoom:  
Digital Zoom Values:  
Auto Focus: Yes 
Auto Focus Type:  
Auto Focus Assist Light?  
Auto Focus Min Illum:  
Auto Focus Step:  
Manual Focus: Yes 
Manual Focus Steps:  
Normal Focus Range: 80 cm to Infinity
32.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range: 9 - 80 cm
3.7 - 32.7 in
Min Macro Area: 111 x 83 mm
4.4 x 3.3 in
Min Aperture: f/9.9
Max Aperture: f/2.0
Aperture Range Description: f/2.0-f/2.5 (wide angle to telephoto) -f/8.0-f/9.9 
Aperture Step Size:  
Lens Thread:  
Lens Thread Type: Body threads w/adapter 
Display
Optical Viewfinder: Yes 
Optical VF Type: Real Image 
Optical VF Accuracy: 88%
LCD Viewfinder: Yes 
LCD VF Accuracy: 91%
LCD Size (inches): 1.8
LCD Resolution: 122,000 dots
OLED Screen:  
Touchscreen:  
Max Playback Zoom:  
Exposure
ISO Settings: 100, 200, 400
ISO Rating Max: 400
Number of White Balance Settings: 5
White Balance Settings:  
Manual White Balance: No 
Longest Shutter Time:
Shortest Shutter Time: 1/1000 
Exp Adj Range: 1.5 EV
Exp Adj Step Size: 0.33 EV
Metering Modes: Matrix (64 Segment) 
Spot Metering:  
Aperture Priority: Yes 
Shutter Priority: Yes 
Full Manual Exposure: Yes 
Self Timer: 2, 10 seconds
Flash
Internal Flash: Yes 
No of Flash Modes: 6
Flash Modes: Auto, On, Off, Slow-Sync, Red-Eye reduction, external 
Flash Guide Number (Meters):  
Flash Range Default ISO (meters): 4.0
Flash Range Description: 2.6 to 13 feet (0.8 to 4.0 m) (at wide angle, less in telephoto) 
No of Flash "Pops":  
Ext Flash: Yes 
Ext Flash Connection:  
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: SmartMedia 
Other Memory Types:  
Memory Included (MB): 16.0
Uncompressed Format:  
CCD Raw Format: No 
Compressed Format: JPEG 
Movie File Format: QuickTime 
Connectivity
Video Out: Yes 
Video Mode Switchable:  
Video Usable as Viewfinder:  
External Connections: Serial, USB 1.1
Other Connection:  
Included Software: ImageExpert, QuickTime 
OS Compatibility: PC, Mac 
Performance Timing
Startup Time:  
Shutdown Time:  
Play -> Record:  
Record -> Play (max res):  
Record -> Play (min res):  
Shutter Lag (auto focus) WIDE:  
Shutter Lag (auto focus) TELE:  
Shutter Lag, Man. Focus:  
Shutter Lag, Prefocus:  
Cycle Time Uncompressed Format:  
Cycle Time Max Res:  
Cycle Time Min Res:  
Buffer Frames, Max Res:  
Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec): 1.200
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec): 15.00
Movie Sec @ Max Res: 30.00
Movie Sec @ Min Res: 120.00
Download speed, KB/second:  
Power
Battery Form Factor: Custom 
Usable Battery Types: Lithium-Ion (NP-80 form factor) 
Batteries Included: Lithium-Ion
Battery Charger Included: Yes 
More Information
Notes & Features: Video out is switchable, NTSC/PAL. Manual focus and full manual exposure controls are hidden functions, see Toshiba site or IR review for details. Movie mode allows lens zoom during filming.  
Review URL: Review
Test Shots URL: Test Shots
Photo Gallery URL:  
Device Forum URL: Forum
Manufacturer URL: Mfr. Website

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