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Toshiba PDR-M70

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Reference: Datasheet
Review First Posted: 8/17/2000

MSRP $999 US

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?	With
Size:	4.6 x 3.0 x 2.4 in. (116 x 76 x 62 mm)
Warranty in Months:
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	2048x1536, 1024x768
Movie Resolution:
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels):	3.14
CCD Size (inches):	1/1.8"
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 (pixels):	122000
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:	8
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