Toshiba PDR-M21 2MP Digital Camera
Toshiba PDR-M21 2MP Digital Camera
Manufacturer: Toshiba
Product Type: Photography
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Amazon.com Product Description
Compared to other cameras in its price range, the PDR-M21 pairs a relatively high-resolution 2-megapixel sensor with a simple focus-free lens, making it a good choice for people who don't want many bells and whistles, but still expect crisp, highly detailed images.
The camera's operation is designed to be as simple as possible--just turn it on, aim, and shoot. Focus, flash, and exposure are all set automatically. If you're hoping for more creative control, several settings can be adjusted manually, including the flash mode (red-eye reduction, off, on, auto), white balance, black-and-white mode, and exposure compensation. In addition, you'll find several features very uncommon in an entry-level camera: shutter- and aperture-priority and uncompressed TIFF image recording.
For power, the camera uses four AA batteries or an optional AC adapter. The big benefit to using standard AA batteries instead of a custom proprietary battery is that AA batteries are available virtually everywhere in the world, so missing a once-in-a-lifetime shot due to dead batteries won't be an issue. The downside is that a digital camera will kill a set of alkaline batteries extremely quickly, especially if you're using the camera's LCD display. If you're an occasional photographer, you can get by with high-power disposables, but if you plan to take more than a handful of photos a month, a set of rechargeable batteries (scroll up to our Accessories section) is a virtual necessity.
To compose your image, either look through the traditional viewfinder or use the 1.8-inch color LCD display on the back of the camera. Pictures are stored on SmartMedia cards. The included 8 MB card holds 12 images at the camera's default setting or 1 image in the highest-quality uncompressed TIFF setting. The card is reusable, but if you're hoping to take more photos before returning to your computer to transfer the images, you'll want a larger SmartMedia card.
The camera also includes a 2x digital zoom. This feature merely crops the edges off your picture and blows up the remaining image, enlarging your picture at the expense of image quality. Most photo-editing software will let you do the same thing to your picture once you've transferred it to your home computer, so it's a camera feature that's not often used. If you're looking for a similar camera with a true optical zoom lens, consider the 2-megapixel Toshiba PDR-M25.
The PDR-M21 comes with Image Expert software, an 8 MB SmartMedia card, hand strap, USB cable, and four AA alkaline batteries. The camera is covered by a one-year warranty.
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Amazon.com Product Description
Compared to other cameras in its price range, the PDR-M21 pairs a relatively high-resolution 2-megapixel sensor with a simple focus-free lens, making it a good choice for people who don't want many bells and whistles, but still expect crisp, highly detailed images.The camera's operation is designed to be as simple as possible--just turn it on, aim, and shoot. Focus, flash, and exposure are all set automatically. If you're hoping for more creative control, several settings can be adjusted manually, including the flash mode (red-eye reduction, off, on, auto), white balance, black-and-white mode, and exposure compensation. In addition, you'll find several features very uncommon in an entry-level camera: shutter- and aperture-priority and uncompressed TIFF image recording.
For power, the camera uses four AA batteries or an optional AC adapter. The big benefit to using standard AA batteries instead of a custom proprietary battery is that AA batteries are available virtually everywhere in the world, so missing a once-in-a-lifetime shot due to dead batteries won't be an issue. The downside is that a digital camera will kill a set of alkaline batteries extremely quickly, especially if you're using the camera's LCD display. If you're an occasional photographer, you can get by with high-power disposables, but if you plan to take more than a handful of photos a month, a set of rechargeable batteries (scroll up to our Accessories section) is a virtual necessity.
To compose your image, either look through the traditional viewfinder or use the 1.8-inch color LCD display on the back of the camera. Pictures are stored on SmartMedia cards. The included 8 MB card holds 12 images at the camera's default setting or 1 image in the highest-quality uncompressed TIFF setting. The card is reusable, but if you're hoping to take more photos before returning to your computer to transfer the images, you'll want a larger SmartMedia card.
The camera also includes a 2x digital zoom. This feature merely crops the edges off your picture and blows up the remaining image, enlarging your picture at the expense of image quality. Most photo-editing software will let you do the same thing to your picture once you've transferred it to your home computer, so it's a camera feature that's not often used. If you're looking for a similar camera with a true optical zoom lens, consider the 2-megapixel Toshiba PDR-M25.
The PDR-M21 comes with Image Expert software, an 8 MB SmartMedia card, hand strap, USB cable, and four AA alkaline batteries. The camera is covered by a one-year warranty.
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Customer Reviews:
Great camera!.......2004-10-03
Good Value.......2002-09-20
Pretty good for the money.......2002-08-14
Never did get this one to work........2002-06-29
I'm using Windows XP and apparently the driver disk that this camera comes with does not support XP. So I went on Toshiba's website and downloaded the necessary patch for XP, but it STILL wouldn't work - I would get a message that it could not find my camera.
After calling and e-mailing Toshiba tech support, I still didn't get the camera to work with my computer.
I was, however, pleased with the camera itself. The LCD screen was very clear and setup of the camera itself was easy. The function button on the back is a little clumsy and too easy to touch during regular operation.
From the sounds of it - this is a great camera, just beware if you're running Windows XP.
a lot of camera for the money!.......2002-06-22
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