Toshiba PDR-M500 Camera Review

There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Toshiba PDR-M500 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Toshiba PDR-M500 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Toshiba PDR-M500 manual and always important Toshiba PDR-M500 lens which makes the Toshiba PDR-M500 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Toshiba PDR-M500 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Toshiba PDR-M500 kit or bundle, is the Toshiba PDR-M500 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Toshiba PDR-M500 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.

Toshiba PDR-M500 Digital Camera Specifications

General Model Number PDR-M500
Camera Format Compact
Currently Manufactured No
Retail Price $349.00
Price Update Date 2004-12-15
Date Available 2003-07-14
Remote Control No
Tripod Mount Yes
Operating System Windows, MacOS
Weight 298 g
10.4 oz
Size 109 x 69 x 66 mm
4.3 x 2.7 x 2.6 in
Image Capture Image Resolution 1600x1200, 1280x960, 1024x768, 640x480
Movie Resolution 320x240
Aspect Ratio 4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels) 2.00
CCD Size (inches) 1/2.7"
CCD Manufacturer Unknown CCD
Movie Audio Yes
Lens Focal Length (35mm equivalent) 37 - 370 mm
Zoom Ratio 10.00x
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focus Type TTL Contrast Detect
Normal Focus Range 49 cm to Infinity
19.9 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range 10 - 99999 cm
4.1 - 40815.9 in
Min Aperture f/3.1
Max Aperture f/2.8
Aperture Range Description f/2.8 (wide) / f/3.1 (tele) - f/8.0
Display Optical Viewfinder Yes
Optical VF Type Electronic viewfinder
LCD Viewfinder Yes
LCD Size (inches) 2.5
LCD Resolution (pixels) 118000
Exposure ISO Settings 70, 100, 200, 400
ISO Rating Max 400
Number of White Balance Settings 8
White Balance Settings Auto, 7 presets
Manual White Balance No
Longest Shutter Time 16
Shortest Shutter Time 1/2000
Exp Adj Range 2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size 0.33 EV
Metering Modes Center-priority, Spot
Spot Metering Yes
Aperture Priority Yes
Shutter Priority Yes
Full Manual Exposure No
Self Timer 2 or 10
Flash Internal Flash Yes
No of Flash Modes 5
Flash Modes Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Forced, Suppressed, Slow Sync
Flash Range Default ISO (meters) 4.4
Flash Range Description 1.6 - 14.4 feet (49 centimeters - 4.39 meters)
Ext Flash No
Image Storage Usable Memory Types SD/MMC
Memory Included (MB) 16.0
Uncompressed Format None
CCD Raw Format No
Compressed Format JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Movie File Format AVI with sound
Connectivity Video Out Yes
External Connections USB 1.1
Other Connection DC In, external microphone
Included Software ACDSee
OS Compatibility Windows, MacOS
Power Battery Form Factor 4 x AA or 2 x CR-V3
Usable Battery Types Alkaline disposable, Lithium or NiMH rechargeable
Batteries Included 4 x AA alkaline disposable
Battery Charger Included No

When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Toshiba PDR-M500 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Toshiba PDR-M500 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-M500 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Toshiba PDR-M500 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-M500 Power Grip

Before you purchase, check to see what Toshiba PDR-M500 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Toshiba PDR-M500 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Toshiba PDR-M500 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Toshiba PDR-M500, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Toshiba PDR-M500 camera or Toshiba PDR-M500 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-M500 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-M500 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Toshiba PDR-M500 powergrip digital camera.

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