PMA: Toshiba Launch PDM-R4: Digital Photography Review

PMA: Toshiba Launch PDM-R4

Tuesday, 24 August 1999 04:00 GMT

Thanks to Steve for this one:

Toshiba announced their new digital camera named PDR-M4 which is slated for release in May 1999.

Quick specifications:

2.1 Million pixel CCD (1600 x 1200)
Fixed 35mm all-glass lens
Optical center placed viewfinder
2x digital zoom (ignorable)
4x playback zoom
Universal Serial Bus connectivity (touted as "good for iMac")
16MB Internal RAM buffer
New DSP chip - Quick bootup & cycle times
Up to 2fps for 4 images
SmartMedia storage up to 32MB, can be firmware upgraded to accept up to 128MB
Image Perfect precise colour reproduction
Video out
Small dimensions ("pocket sized")

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