Toshiba PDR-5300 5MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom

by Toshiba

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.3 x 3.7 x 2.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000AMDWF
• Item model number: PDR-5300
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #54,953 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 30, 2003

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Toshiba's most advanced digital still camera to date, the PDR-5300 boasts high level features such as a 5.0 megapixel CCD image sensor, a powerful 3x optical zoom lens with a versatility-enhancing wide aperture range, state-of-the-art noise reduction technology, user-selectable shutter speeds (8 seconds to 1/1500 second), plus a full suite of optional manual controls, all working together to provide excellent photographic results in a variety of lighting conditions.

Because of the five-megapixel resolution (2560 x 1920), large, ultra-fine images can be printed in photo sizes up to 11.25 inches x 16.5 inches suitable for framing, business use and digital artistry.

The PDR-5300 is one of the smallest 5.0 megapixel optical zoom equipped digital cameras on the market. The slim stainless-steel body (3.66" x 2.32" x 1.34", 6.3 ounces), retractable lens barrel, and elegant grip accents are coupled with an ergonomic control layout to make the PDR-5300 both stylish and functional.

Key Features
The PDR-5300 is laden with advanced technological features ensuring the highest quality imaging. Some of these features include:

• Resolution: For sharp, pure color pictures with natural skin tones, the PDR-5300 comes equipped with a 1/1.8 inch CCD sensor delivering 5.09 million active pixels. User-selectable resolution settings are 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1280 x 960 and 640 x 480 in universal JPEG file format. In addition, there are 320 x 240 and 160 x 120 settings for creating AVI movie clips with audio.
• Optics: The aspheric, all glass lens system has a combined 12x zoom (3x optical, 4x digital) to provide a wide image capture range (7.2mm to 21.6mm, equivalent to a 35mm to 105mm 35mm zoom lens). The multi-point autofocus system accurately locates and follows the subject to facilitate faster and easier focusing.
• Operation: Users select the degree of control exercised over the PDR-5300's functions, from full manual mode to full automatic mode. To satisfy the requirements of more sophisticated photographers, it allows control over exposure, shutter speed, white balance, focus, color, contrast and ISO sensitivity. These controls--combined with selectable metering modes (center, spot) and a 4-mode flash system--offer precise exposure in almost any shooting condition. Moreover, the forced and suppressed flash options enable customized flash photography. To free the beginner from having to evaluate different scene conditions, the PDR-5300 has a scene-select mode, such as sports, portrait or landscape, each with pre-set exposure levels for optimal shooting results.
• LCD/Viewfinder: The PDR-5300 features both an optical viewfinder with diopter adjustment and a 1.5-inch color TFT LCD screen for framing shots or playing them back as a single frame, slide show, or 9-picture thumbnail. The LCD screen features an on/off switch, so the user can conserve the rechargeable power supply.
• Compatibility: The PDR-5300 is compatible with USB-equipped PCs running Microsoft Windows 98/2000/ME/XP, as well as Apple Macintosh computers running Mac OS 9.0/9.1 or later, OSX 10.1.3 to 10.1.5, 10.2 and 10.3.
• Memory: The PDR-5300 ships with a 16 MB SecureDigital (SD) card--enough storage capacity for 6 to 181 images depending on the resolution setting. It is compatible with SD cards up to 512 MB.
• Accessories: The PDR-5300 comes with a 16MB SD card, USB (Ver 1.1) cable, video cable, CD-ROM with ACDSee Systems imaging software, a Lithuim-ion rechargeable battery, AC Adapter and instruction manual.

Product Description

Camera includes 16 MB SD Memory Card, Battery, USB Cable, Video Cable, Hand Strap, CD-ROM w/Image Expert Software, USB Driver, Instruction Manual

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not a good cam, November 10, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Toshiba PDR-5300 5MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

My experience with this camera was not so good. I thought 5mega pixal cam will be wonderful with this price but it was not so. It take very strange pictures with too much yellow color.
It can not work in rapidly changing light environment too.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Very Disappointed, November 13, 2003

By 

jkreilly "jkreilly" (Arlington, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Toshiba PDR-5300 5MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

I will be returning this camera today. I bought it because the price was good for 5mp with digital zoom. The zoom is great but many of my pictures dark and they were blury if there was ANY movement - even in the "action" setting. I liked the size and ease of use but none of that matters when all you've got are dark, blury pictures.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Magnificent, Compact, Price Competitive Camera, January 8, 2004

By 

Samuel Gilmore (Dallas, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Toshiba PDR-5300 5MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

I can not say enough about this camera. This is a sleek, compact, and very good looking camera with the technical capability to compete with the best of them. I must say that the functions are not simple to master, but be assured that after becoming familiar with them, this camera can stand up to the so-called best{olympus, canon, fuji, etc.} The price is what make the biggest difference.