M Series Camera Specifications

Sensor Resolution

Sensitivity Diopter Adjusment Knob Electric View Finder Finder Lamp Lens Focal Distance Viewfinder Auto-focus
Zoom Lever Mode Button Direction Key

LCD Monitor

SD Card Cover
Photometry Mode Exposure Control Exposure Comp. Aperture Shutter Speed White Balance Focal Range

Erase Button

Self Timer Flash Settings Flash Range Data/Time Calendar LCD Monitor Interface
Shutter Button Power Switch Speaker Strap Hook

Mode Dial

Power Memory Format Dimensions Weight
1/2.7 CCD Sensor PDR-M700 effective pixel count: 3.2 million PDR-M500 effective pixel count: 2.0 million PDR-M700: 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 1280x960, 1024x768, 640x480, 320x240 (Movie Mode) PDR-M500: 1600x1200, 1280x960, 1024x768, 640x480, 320x240 (Movie Mode) Manual setting: Equivalent to ISO70/100/200/400 Automatic setting: Equivalent to ISO70/100/200/ 400/70 to 200/70 to 400 10x optical zoom lens F2.8 - F3.1 f5.7mm - 57 mm (equivalent to 37mm - 370 mm on a 35mm camera) Electronic, Real image type zoom finder TTL method AF Focus adjusting range: 10 cm to infinity (wide side setting) (OFF) Detection system: contrast detection system (frame rate uring detection: 30 Hz) Center Priority, Spot Program, aperture-priority AE, shutter-priority AE -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV (in 1/3 EV increments) F2.8 to F8 auto selection, manual possible 1/2 to 1/2000 sec (electronic shutter and mechanical shutter) Maximum 16 sec. for extended exposure Auto/manual setting (7 modes) Standard: 1.6 feet to infinity (wide side setting) 3.9 feet to infinity (tele side setting) Macro: 10 cm to infinity (wide side setting) 90 cm to infinity (tele side setting) Selectable 2, 10 seconds Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Forced Flash, Supressed Flash, Slow Sync 1.6 feet to 14.4 feet Simutaneously recorded to image data Auto adjusted to 2099 2.5 inch low-temp. polysilicon TFT (118K pixels) DC IN 5V terminal: 5 VDC Digital Terminal: USB 1.1 AV Terminal MIC: eternal microphone 4x AA (Alkaline, Ni-MH or lithium) or 2X CR-V3 SD Memory Cards up to 512MB JPEG (Exif Ver 2.2) 4.3 x 2.7 x 2.6 inches 10.5 ounces

SD CARD CAPACITY

Q=Quality of Image, *** Highest, ** Medium, * Low
Camera Resolution Q 8MB 102 8MB 25s 33s 49s 16MB 225 16MB 57s 1m15s 1m50s 32MB 473 32MB 2m01s 2m39s 3m54s 64MB 944 64MB 128MB 1919 128MB 256MB 512MB 3929 7859
PDR-M700 2048x1536 *** ** * M700/M500 1600x1200 ***

STILL PICTURES

Self Timer Lamp Flash Sensor

Pop Up Flash Microphone

** * M700/M500 1280x960 *** ** * M700/M500 1024x768 *** ** * M700/M500 640x480 *** ** * Camera Resolution Q *** ** *
10x Optical Zoom Lens Terminal Cover

256MB 512MB

M700/M500 320x240 s=seconds m=minutes
4m02s 08m13s 16m00s 33m45s 5m19s 10m51s 21m06s 44m31s 7m49s 15m56s 30m59s 1:05:21

Battery Cover

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The Digital Imaging Company

Toshiba M Series Cameras

Toshiba M Series digital cameras take a different perspective on digital photography: yours. They were designed for todays digital photographer with newly developed features that take the guesswork out of digital photography and put fun,excitement and stunning picture quality in. Two stylish cameras make up the Toshiba M Series line: the PDR-M700, a 3.2 megapixel powerhouse, and the PDR-M500, an affordable 2 megapixel camera. Both have all the features you could ask for, including 10x optical and 4X digital telephoto zoom faster processing times and a state-of-the-art lens. All to assure photos with ultra-fine detail and life-like color purity. And of course, M Series cameras offer Toshibas legendary focus on consumer satisfaction.

Advanced Manual With AEB

M Series cameras are designed for users at all levels, including those with experience with full manual and advanced photographic control. In addition to their improved automatic settings, both the PDR-M700 and PDR-M500 have manual control of ISO, exposure control with program AE, aperturepriority AE and shutter-priority, aperture selection, shutter speeds up to 16 seconds for extended exposure photography (night scenes, fireworks), multi-mode flash, macro focus, multi-mode white balance, and much more. In manual mode, both cameras feature Auto Exposure Bracketing or AEB. This handy function makes it possible to create 3 or 5 bracket shots with different exposure points. With AEB its a breeze to get a perfectly exposed picture no matter what kind of lighting your subject is in.

Three Shots with AEB

Over Exposed

Under Exposed

Exact Exposure
Long exposure times up to 16 seconds make the PDR-M500 and PDR-M700 suitable for taking night time photos
M Series cameras include a 52mm lens adapter that allows you to use 3rd party lenses and filters for maximum creativity

PDR-M500 Camera

2.0 Megapixel (1600 x 1200) 10X Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Continuous Photography Super Bright 2.5 Inch LCD Extended Play AVI Movie Mode Five Mode Pop-up Flash SD Memory Cards PC/Mac Compatible

PDR-M700 Camera

3.2 Megapixel (2048 x 1536) 10X Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Continuous Photography Super Bright 2.5 Inch LCD Extended Play AVI Movie Mode Five Mode Pop-up Flash SD Memory Cards PC/Mac Compatible

40X Total Zoom

Capture every detail with the advanced 10X optical telephoto zoom and 4X digital zoom. Total zoom power is an amazing 40X or more than triple what is standard for a consumer digital camera.
Blazing Fast Continuous Photos
Capture sports and other fast-action scenes with the high-speed continuous shooting mode. Capture four frames per second, with a nine frame maximum (with M500). Keep them all or choose only the best shots. Or set the camera to capture one frame per second continuously for up to 16 seconds (or 16 frames).

Normal View

10X Optical Zoom

Toshiba 40X Zoom

Super Bright 2.5 Inch LCD
Ready for the big picture? An extra-large, super bright 2.5 inch LCD lets you frame shots with precision, plus gives you better viewing of the photos youve taken, even in direct sunlight. The LCD automatically changes its brightness according to the surroundings so its always just right.

Movie Mode with Audio

Capture high resolution AVI videos (15 frames/ second) with audio. In addition to a built-in microphone, the cameras have a terminal to let you connect an external microphone for higher audio quality.
A remote controller allows you to take photos or play back images away from the camera.