Toshiba PDR-M65 3MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom
Toshiba PDR-M65 3MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom
Manufacturer: Toshiba
Product Type: Photography
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Product Description
Toshiba's new PDR-M65 is a high-quality, low-cost 3.3 Megapixel digital still camera that incorporates state-of-the-art imaging performance with exceptional ease-of-use. The PDR-M65 boasts the professional-level features of digital cameras costing hundreds of dollars more, such as lightning-fast USB downloading, a five-mode automatic flash system, and advanced circuitry for quicker booting and less time between shots. Key to its success is an innovative 3.3 megapixel, 1/2-inch CCD that captures vivid color pictures in resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 pixels. The camera also sports an all-glass 38mm, 35mm equivalent lens with a 3X Optical Zoom that operates like those found on traditional film cameras. To further improve lens performance, a Macro Mode has been built-in for close-ups up to 3.9 inches. And with the use of an optional filter/lens ring adapter, commercially available 52mm optical filters or lens can be attached to this camera. To frame pictures, the PDR-M65 is equipped with both an LCD and an optical viewfinder. The camera's five-mode flash system (automatic, red-eye reduction, forced-fill flash, slow synchro and force-off) is easily adjusted to any lighting condition up to 10-feet from the subject, extending the camera's effectiveness to a wide range of lighting conditions, indoors and outdoors. Breakneck downloading speed is a tradition for Toshiba cameras, and the PDR-M65 is no exception. Thanks to an exclusive software driver and USB technology, the PDR-M65 downloads even the largest images in less than a second. It also has a video out connector for viewing photos on a television. Housed in an elegant-looking but rugged body, the pocket-sized PDR-M65 is one of the smallest cameras on the market today. Weighing a mere 10.2 ounces and measuring a compact 4.76(W) x 2.95(H) x 2.4(D) inches, the camera fits easily into a briefcase, a coat pocket, or a purse.
Amazon.com Product Description
Toshiba's affordable PDR-M65 digital camera combines 3-megapixel clarity with a 3x optical zoom lens. If you're looking for an easy-to-use zoom digital camera that can produce crisp, sharp prints at large sizes, the M65 is a great choice.
For photographers who want to do more than just point and shoot, the camera offers several advanced settings, including a multimode flash with slow synchro, adjustable white balance, exposure compensation, and macro (for small objects as little as two inches from the lens). Shots can be captured in black and white or color. If you're hoping for more features like shutter priority, aperture priority, and movie mode, check out Toshiba's PDR-M71.
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 approximately nine images at the camera's default 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 recognizes cards up to 64 MB; to use 128 MB cards, you'll need to upgrade the camera's firmware, a free process that can be performed by visiting Toshiba's homepage and downloading the latest version of the camera's operating software.
In addition to its 3x optical zoom, the camera includes an additional 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.
The camera's 3-megapixel sensor captures enough detail for sharp prints, even at 11 by 14 inches. If you frequently use the digital zoom, print 11 by 14 prints, or crop your photos, you may want the even-higher resolution of the 4-megapixel (and more full-featured) Toshiba PDR-M81.
The PDR-M65 comes with Image Expert software, an 8 MB SmartMedia card, hand strap, USB cable, lens cap, and four AA alkaline batteries. The camera is covered by a one-year warranty.
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Toshiba PDR-M65 3MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom
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Amazon.com Product Description
Toshiba's affordable PDR-M65 digital camera combines 3-megapixel clarity with a 3x optical zoom lens. If you're looking for an easy-to-use zoom digital camera that can produce crisp, sharp prints at large sizes, the M65 is a great choice.For photographers who want to do more than just point and shoot, the camera offers several advanced settings, including a multimode flash with slow synchro, adjustable white balance, exposure compensation, and macro (for small objects as little as two inches from the lens). Shots can be captured in black and white or color. If you're hoping for more features like shutter priority, aperture priority, and movie mode, check out Toshiba's PDR-M71.
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 approximately nine images at the camera's default 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 recognizes cards up to 64 MB; to use 128 MB cards, you'll need to upgrade the camera's firmware, a free process that can be performed by visiting Toshiba's homepage and downloading the latest version of the camera's operating software.
In addition to its 3x optical zoom, the camera includes an additional 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.
The camera's 3-megapixel sensor captures enough detail for sharp prints, even at 11 by 14 inches. If you frequently use the digital zoom, print 11 by 14 prints, or crop your photos, you may want the even-higher resolution of the 4-megapixel (and more full-featured) Toshiba PDR-M81.
The PDR-M65 comes with Image Expert software, an 8 MB SmartMedia card, hand strap, USB cable, lens cap, and four AA alkaline batteries. The camera is covered by a one-year warranty.
Product Description
Toshiba's new PDR-M65 is a high-quality, low-cost 3.3 Megapixel digital still camera that incorporates state-of-the-art imaging performance with exceptional ease-of-use. The PDR-M65 boasts the professional-level features of digital cameras costing hundreds of dollars more, such as lightning-fast USB downloading, a five-mode automatic flash system, and advanced circuitry for quicker booting and less time between shots. Key to its success is an innovative 3.3 megapixel, 1/2-inch CCD that captures vivid color pictures in resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 pixels. The camera also sports an all-glass 38mm, 35mm equivalent lens with a 3X Optical Zoom that operates like those found on traditional film cameras. To further improve lens performance, a Macro Mode has been built-in for close-ups up to 3.9 inches. And with the use of an optional filter/lens ring adapter, commercially available 52mm optical filters or lens can be attached to this camera. To frame pictures, the PDR-M65 is equipped with both an LCD and an optical viewfinder. The camera's five-mode flash system (automatic, red-eye reduction, forced-fill flash, slow synchro and force-off) is easily adjusted to any lighting condition up to 10-feet from the subject, extending the camera's effectiveness to a wide range of lighting conditions, indoors and outdoors. Breakneck downloading speed is a tradition for Toshiba cameras, and the PDR-M65 is no exception. Thanks to an exclusive software driver and USB technology, the PDR-M65 downloads even the largest images in less than a second. It also has a video out connector for viewing photos on a television. Housed in an elegant-looking but rugged body, the pocket-sized PDR-M65 is one of the smallest cameras on the market today. Weighing a mere 10.2 ounces and measuring a compact 4.76(W) x 2.95(H) x 2.4(D) inches, the camera fits easily into a briefcase, a coat pocket, or a purse.Customer Reviews:
Great for the price I paid.......2003-05-08
Almost great.......2002-04-22
If you have Win 98 you will more than likely have problems connecting it to your USB. It can be done, but it's a bigger process than the manual states. There are drivers not on the CD-Rom that you need for installation. Their in you computer, but finding them is tricky.
The pictures are great though. Even at the lowest resolution they are incredible. The highest? WOW!! what detail. The included software is great for beginners. If you have Photoshop or the like however, use those instead.
The autofocus is a bit slow. I would've liked a manual option but oh well.
All in all, for a 3.3 Megapixel [at this price]. This is a good deal. I recommend it to any newbies to digital photograpy.
First digital camera.......2002-04-15
Toshiba Digital Still M 65.......2002-01-03
Get down Digital!!!!!.......2001-12-29
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