Toshiba Shipping Value-Priced PDR-M60 2.3 Megapixel Camera

IRVINE, CA, -- Toshiba Imaging Systems announced it is shipping the new PDR-M60, an aggressively priced 2.3 megapixel camera featuring an optical zoom and lightning-fast USB downloading, with an MSRP of . The camera will be sold through a wide network of resellers, including computer retail outlets, photo specialty stores, consumer electronics stores, and catalog showrooms.

Toshiba designed the pocket-sized PDR-M60 for fun, take-anywhere digital shooting. Thanks to its state-of-the-art 1/2-inch CCD, the camera produces photo-realistic JPEG images in resolutions up to 1800 x 1200, making it perfect for adding digital excitement to newsletters, e-mail, business presentations and web pages, as well as for capturing special moments with family and friends. The 2.3X optical zoom lens zeros in on all the action, with the Macro setting users can shoot subjects as close as two inches away.

The PDR-M60 combines low cost of ownership with valuable features for users of all levels. Professional-level attributes include the 2.3X optical zoom; a 2X digital zoom; automatic exposure control; five white balance settings (auto, outdoor, incandescent, fluorescent); built-in five-mode flash; an all-glass aspheric lens (f=36 to 86mm, F2.8-F3.2); plus one of the fastest recycle rates available in its class.

With the PDR-M60's high-speed processor, users can click off pictures with less than a two-second pause between shots. Two resolution settings (1800 x 1200/900 x 600) and three compression modes make it easy to choose the best balance of size and image clarity.

Using the USB cable included with the camera, customers can download a two-megapixel image to their computers in about three seconds. Video-out (NTSC/PAL) lets users connect the camera to a multimedia projector, TV or VCR for exciting business presentations or family entertainment.

The PDR-M60 is compatible with Windows and Macintosh operating systems. It comes bundled with multi-platform CD software from Sierra Imaging for accessing, managing and enhancing digital photos. Also included are a USB cable (Mac/PC); video-out cable; neck strap; and a 4MB SmartMedia Card.