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Toshiba PDR-M700

Toshiba introduces 10x optical zoom and an updated user interface.

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Reference: Datasheet
Review First Posted: 08/26/2003

MSRP $449 US

General
Model Name:	Toshiba PDR-M700
Model Number:	M700
Camera Format:	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$449.00
Street Price:
Price Update Date:	2007-02-07
Date Available:	2003-07-31
Remote Control:	No
Remote Control Type:	n/a
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Tripod Mount Material:
Operating System:	Windows, MacOS
Weight:	10.5 oz (298 g)
Weight With Batteries?
Size:	4.3 x 2.7 x 2.6 in. (109 x 69 x 66 mm)
Warranty in Months:
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	2048x1536, 1600x1200, 1280x960, 1024x768, 640x480
Movie Resolution:	320x240
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels):	3.20
CCD Size (inches):	1/2.7"
CCD Filter Type:
CCD Manufacturer:	Unknown CCD
Focal Length Multiplier:
Movie Audio:	Yes
Quality Levels:
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	37 - 370 mm
Zoom Ratio:	10.00x
Digital Zoom:
Digital Zoom Values:
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	TTL Contrast Detect
Auto Focus Assist Light?
Auto Focus Min Illum:
Auto Focus Step:
Manual Focus:
Manual Focus Steps:
Normal Focus Range:	49 cm to Infinity 19.9 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	10 - 10000 cm 4.1 - 4081.6 in
Min Macro Area:	1 x 1 mm 0.0 x 0.0 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
Aperture Step Size:
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type:
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical VF Type:	Electronic viewfinder
Optical VF Accuracy:	91%
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD VF Accuracy:	100%
LCD Size (inches):	2.5
LCD Resolution (pixels):	118000
Max Playback Zoom:
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 Guide Number (Meters):
Flash Range Default ISO (meters):	4.4
Flash Range Description:	1.6 - 14.4 feet (49 centimeters - 4.39 meters)
No of Flash "Pops":
Ext Flash:	No
Ext Flash Connection:	n/a
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD/MMC
Other Memory Types:
Memory Included (MB):	16.0
Uncompressed Format:	None
CCD Raw Format:	No
Compressed Format:	JPEG
Movie File Format:	AVI with sound
Connectivity
Video Out:	Yes
Video Mode Switchable:
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections:	Serial, USB 1.1
Other Connection:	DC In, external microphone
Included Software:	ACDSee
OS Compatibility:	Windows, MacOS
Performance Timing
Startup Time:	5.000 seconds
Shutdown Time:	3.500 seconds
Play -> Record:	0.690 seconds
Record -> Play (max res):	1.020 seconds
Record -> Play (min res):
Shutter Lag (auto focus) WIDE:	1.070 seconds
Shutter Lag (auto focus) TELE:
Shutter Lag, Man. Focus:	0.270 seconds
Shutter Lag, Prefocus:	0.140 seconds
Cycle Time Uncompressed Format:
Cycle Time Max Res:	1.380 seconds
Cycle Time Min Res:	1.280 seconds
Buffer Frames, Max Res:	6
Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):	3.600
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):
Movie Sec @ Max Res:
Movie Sec @ Min Res:
Download speed, KB/second:
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
More Information
Notes & Features:
Review URL:	Review
Test Shots URL:	Test Shots
Photo Gallery URL:
Device Forum URL:	Forum
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website