Toshiba PDR-M5 Camera Review

There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Toshiba PDR-M5 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Toshiba PDR-M5 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Toshiba PDR-M5 manual and always important Toshiba PDR-M5 lens which makes the Toshiba PDR-M5 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Toshiba PDR-M5 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Toshiba PDR-M5 kit or bundle, is the Toshiba PDR-M5 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Toshiba PDR-M5 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.

Toshiba PDR-M5 Digital Camera Specifications

General Model Number PDR-M5
Camera Format Mid-Sized
Currently Manufactured No
Retail Price $799.00
Street Price $574.00
Price Update Date 2004-04-15
Remote Control No
Tripod Mount Yes
Weight 370 g
12.9 oz
Weight With Batteries? With
Size 130 x 78 x 70 mm
5.1 x 3.1 x 2.8 in
Image Capture Image Resolution 1600x1200, 800x600
Movie Resolution 320x240
Aspect Ratio 4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels) 2.14
CCD Size (inches) 1/2"
CCD Filter Type RGBG
Movie Audio No
Lens Focal Length (35mm equivalent) 40 - 120 mm
Zoom Ratio 3.00x
Digital Zoom Yes
Digital Zoom Values 2x
Auto Focus Yes
Manual Focus Yes
Normal Focus Range 90 cm to Infinity
36.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range 25 - 90 cm
10.2 - 36.7 in
Min Macro Area 100 x 75 mm
3.9 x 3.0 in
Min Aperture f/11.0
Max Aperture f/3.5
Aperture Range Description f/3.5-5.0, f/7.6-11 (variable, wide to telephoto)
Lens Thread Type Body threads w/adapter
Display Optical Viewfinder Yes
Optical VF Type Real Image
Optical VF Accuracy 75%
LCD Viewfinder Yes
LCD VF Accuracy 90%
LCD Size (inches) 1.8
LCD Resolution (pixels) 122000
Exposure ISO Settings 100, 200, 400
ISO Rating Max 400
Number of White Balance Settings 4
Manual White Balance Yes
Longest Shutter Time 1/2
Shortest Shutter Time 1/1000
Exp Adj Range 1.5 EV
Exp Adj Step Size 0.33 EV
Aperture Priority Yes
Shutter Priority Yes
Full Manual Exposure Yes
Self Timer 10 seconds
Flash Internal Flash Yes
No of Flash Modes 4
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Flash Range Default ISO (meters) 2.5
Flash Range Description 35 in - 8.2 ft (90 cm - 2.5 m) (We found worked fine in macro mode too, tho
Ext Flash No
Image Storage Usable Memory Types SmartMedia
Memory Included (MB) 8.0
CCD Raw Format No
Compressed Format JPEG
Movie File Format MPEG
Connectivity Video Out Yes
External Connections Serial USB 1.1
Included Software ImageExpert, Picture Shuttle, TWAIN Drivers, QuickTime for Mac/Windows
OS Compatibility PC, Mac
Performance Timing Cycle Time Max Res 2.0 seconds
Cycle Time Min Res 2.0 seconds
Continuous Mode Rate (fps) 4.0
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) 15.0
Movie Sec @ Max Res 30
Movie Sec @ Min Res 120
Power Battery Form Factor Custom
Usable Battery Types Lithium-Ion (NP-80 form factor)
Batteries Included Lithium-Ion
Battery Charger Included Yes

When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Toshiba PDR-M5 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Toshiba PDR-M5 power grip. Check the features and capabilities. Know how to quickly change settings for light and indoor or outdoor settings. There is no film, so speed settings is not required - however you can set the frame rate on the Toshiba PDR-M5 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Toshiba PDR-M5 even allows you take a fast sequence of pictures when the setting is set for it - and can take intermittent action shots, catching it all on disk.

Toshiba PDR-M5 Power Grip

Before you purchase, check to see what Toshiba PDR-M5 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Toshiba PDR-M5 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Toshiba PDR-M5 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Toshiba PDR-M5, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Toshiba PDR-M5 camera or Toshiba PDR-M5 lenses while you are shopping, this is the only way you will find out what the location has to offer, and if there is some other product they are trying to push.

All in all the Toshiba PDR-M5 camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Toshiba PDR-M5 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Toshiba PDR-M5 powergrip digital camera.

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