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Toshiba PDR-M81

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3.8
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User ratings:
22
4.5 out of 5
22 user ratings
5 stars
59 %
4 stars
27 %
3 stars
13 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Editorial reviews:
4
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4 editorial reviews
Toshiba PDR-M81Review posted 6/20/01 Click to take a QuickTime tour of the PDR-M81 The compact and lightweight Toshiba PDR-M81 is equipped with a 4.2 million-pixel CCD sensor that captures still images in JPEG format up to 2400 x 1600 pixels in size. It features a newly redesigned Canon 2.8x opticalRead more
Toshiba PDR-M81Review posted 6/20/01 Click to take a QuickTime tour of the PDR-M81 The compact and lightweight Toshiba PDR-M81 is equipped with a 4.2 million-pixel CCD sensor that captures still images in JPEG format up to 2400 x 1600 pixels in size. It features a newly redesigned Canon 2.8x opticalRead more
Toshiba has today revealed the first consumer digital camera based around the a 1/1.8" 4 megapixel CCD (likely to be made by Sharp). Labelled as 4.2 megapixels the camera outputs a 2400 x 1600 image (3:2 ratio) which works out at 3.84 megapixels. It has an (unusual) 2.8x optical zoom lens (made by Canon) supports Print Image Matching, weighs in at 240 g (no batts) with an expected retail price of 69,800 YEN (approx. US$600). UPDATE: Samples online.Read more
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Pros

  • solid and well-built
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images

Cons

  • Shutter speeds from 1/1
  • 000 to 15 seconds
  • noticeable shutter lag

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 7.144x5.358 mm
  • 4 Mpx
  • 2400, 1600 px
  • 4.8
  • Contrast Detect (sensor), Single, Live View
  • 1.5 in
  • no

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Toshiba PDR-M81 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
1.5 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconEffective pixels
4 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
2400 x 1600 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

Toshiba PDR-M81 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.28 in
Sensor photo detectors4.0 Mpx
Effective pixels4.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h3:2
Max resolution2400 x 1600 px
Other resolutions
  • 1200x800
  • 720x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom2.8 x
Digital zoom2.2 x
Minimum aperture2.9
Maximum aperture4.8
Focal length equiv35 - 98
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect
  • Single
  • Live View
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range31.5 in
Macro focus range3.94 in
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed15.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/2
Built-in flashyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash ON
  • Flash OFF
  • Slow Sync
  • Redeye Reduction
External flashno
Continuous drive1.3 fps
Self-timeryes
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Dimensions
Weight11.99 oz
Width4.21 in
Height1.85 in
Depth2.8 in
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Power
Battery technologyAlkaline
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
Orientation sensorno
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
White balance presets5
Custom white balanceno
Image stabilization typeNo
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size1.5 in
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
Viewfinder
Optical
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Design
Body typeCompact
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Storage typesSmartMedia
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Connectivity
USB version1.0
Remote controlNo

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Toshiba PDR-M81 Toshiba - Editorial Reviews (4)

3.0
Based on 4 reviews
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Toshiba PDR-M81 Toshiba PDR-M81 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Toshiba PDR-M81 Review - Steve's Digicams

Toshiba PDR-M81Review posted 6/20/01 Click to take a QuickTime tour of the PDR-M81 The compact and lightweight Toshiba PDR-M81 is equipped with a 4.2 million-pixel CCD sensor that captures still images in JPEG format up to 2400 x 1600 pixels in size. It features a newly redesigned Canon 2.8x optical

Toshiba PDR-M81 Toshiba PDR-M81 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Toshiba PDR-M81 Review - Steve's Digicams

Toshiba PDR-M81Review posted 6/20/01 Click to take a QuickTime tour of the PDR-M81 The compact and lightweight Toshiba PDR-M81 is equipped with a 4.2 million-pixel CCD sensor that captures still images in JPEG format up to 2400 x 1600 pixels in size. It features a newly redesigned Canon 2.8x optical

Toshiba PDR-M81 Toshiba PDR-M81 (4 megapixel)
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DPReview
Published: 28.05.2001
Toshiba PDR-M81 (4 megapixel)

Toshiba has today revealed the first consumer digital camera based around the a 1/1.8" 4 megapixel CCD (likely to be made by Sharp). Labelled as 4.2 megapixels the camera outputs a 2400 x 1600 image (3:2 ratio) which works out at 3.84 megapixels. It has an (unusual) 2.8x optical zoom lens (made by Canon) supports Print Image Matching, weighs in at 240 g (no batts) with an expected retail price of 69,800 YEN (approx. US$600). UPDATE: Samples online.

Toshiba PDR-M81 Toshiba PDR M81 4 to 5 Megapixel user reviews : 2.5 out of 5 - 4 reviews - photographyreview.com
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Camera News and Reviews
Published: 13.07.2003
Toshiba PDR M81 4 to 5 Megapixel user reviews : 2.5 out of 5 - 4 reviews - photographyreview.com
3.0

Toshiba PDR M81 4 to 5 Megapixel user reviews : 2.5 out of 5 - 4 reviews - photographyreview.com