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Toshiba PDR-M81 Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Toshiba PDR-M81 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Toshiba PDR-M81 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Toshiba PDR-M81 manual and always important Toshiba PDR-M81 lens which makes the Toshiba PDR-M81 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Toshiba PDR-M81 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Toshiba PDR-M81 kit or bundle, is the Toshiba PDR-M81 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Toshiba PDR-M81 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Toshiba PDR-M81 Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
PDR-M81 |
| Camera Format |
Compact |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Retail Price |
$799.00 |
| Price Update Date |
2004-04-24 |
| Date Available |
2001-07-31 |
| Operating System |
Windows, MacOS |
| Weight |
240 g
8.4 oz |
| Size |
107 x 71 x 47 mm
4.2 x 2.8 x 1.9 in |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
2400x1600, 1200x800, 720x480 |
| Movie Resolution |
320x240, 160x120 |
| Aspect Ratio |
3:2 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
4.20 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
1/1.8" |
| Movie Audio |
Yes |
| Quality Levels |
3 |
| Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
35 - 98 mm |
| Zoom Ratio |
2.80x |
| Digital Zoom |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values |
2.2x |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
| Normal Focus Range |
80 cm to Infinity
32.7 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range |
10 - 99999 cm
4.1 - 40815.9 in |
| Max Aperture |
f/2.9 |
| Aperture Range Description |
f/2.9 (wide) / f4.8 (tele) - ??? |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type |
Real Image |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD Size (inches) |
1.5 |
| Max Playback Zoom |
2.00 |
| Exposure |
ISO Settings |
100, 200, 400 |
| ISO Rating Max |
400 |
| Longest Shutter Time |
15 |
| Shortest Shutter Time |
1/1000 |
| Exp Adj Range |
2.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size |
0.50 EV |
| Metering Modes |
256 segment matrix and spot |
| Spot Metering |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure |
Yes |
| Self Timer |
2 or 10 |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
Yes |
| Flash Range Description |
0.8 - 3.0 meters at ISO 200 |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
SmartMedia |
| Memory Included (MB) |
8.0 |
| CCD Raw Format |
No |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG |
| Movie File Format |
MotionJPEG AVI with PCM audio |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable |
Yes |
| External Connections |
USB 1.1 |
| Other Connection |
DC In |
| Included Software |
Sierra Imaging ImageExpert |
| OS Compatibility |
Windows, MacOS |
| Performance Timing |
Buffer Frames, Max Res |
7 |
| Continuous Mode Rate (fps) |
16.0 |
| Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) |
15.0 |
| Movie Sec @ Max Res |
30 |
| Movie Sec @ Min Res |
180 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
AA |
| Batteries Included |
4 x AA |
| More Information |
Notes & Features |
Price estimate based on conversion of Japanese projected price; US pricing will be 'under $1000'. Lens has 7 elements in 5 groups. Shutter speeds 1/2 - 15 seconds in manual mode only. Newly developed white balance system is claimed to offer more natural color. Compatible with SmartMedia to 128MB. Compliant with PRINT Image Matching. Lens made by Canon. Macro focus to 10cm at wide or 25cm at tele position. Auto exposure bracketing (three frames). Ability to copy/resize/rotate images in-camera. Specific button for image deletion allows last image deletion when in record mode. USB Mass Storage Class compliant (allows driverless connectivity on WinME, Win2000, MacOS 8.5+). Bundled with AA batteries, 8MB SmartMedia and USB interface kit in Japan; bundled with 8MB SmartMedia card, USB cable, serial cable, wrist strap, lens cap, soft carrying case, driver CD-ROM and Sierra Imaging's ImageExpert in the US. Optional AC adapter PDR-ACM1J available. |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Toshiba PDR-M81 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Toshiba PDR-M81 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-M81 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Toshiba PDR-M81 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-M81 Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Toshiba PDR-M81 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Toshiba PDR-M81 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Toshiba PDR-M81 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Toshiba PDR-M81, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Toshiba PDR-M81 camera or Toshiba PDR-M81 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-M81 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-M81 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Toshiba PDR-M81 powergrip digital camera.
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