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Value for Money4.2/10
Overall rating5.4/10
23% Recommended3 out of 13 Reviews
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Features:

  • 2.14 million-square, 1/2-inch CCD
  • 1,600 x 1,200 maximum resolution
  • 2x digital zoom
  • SmartMedia removable storage
  • Built-in flash with red-eye reduction

  • 13- Toshiba PDR-M4 Reviews

    • Full review by
      trailmixx
      on 19th Jan 2004


      User Rating : 1
      Respect : 0

      Bad Points: Mode Dial fell off

      General comments: Like many others writing poor reviews before me on the Toshiba PDR M4, the mode dial fell off my camera after about a year of gentle, infrequent use. I babied this camera and kept it in a case on a shelf. The mode dial just broke while turning it from "take picture" mode to "display picture" mode. It's a defective dial and now I have no camera.
      trailmixx's review and ratings
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    • Review by
      Colin Dawson Rank: Lance Corporal
      on 14th Nov 2003


      User Rating : 9
      Respect : 0

      Everything great except won't take photos or flash! Anyone else had a similar problem? Everything else appears to work fine. The LCD screen, the memory card, the menu settings, even the indigo blue light when the button is fully depressed, all are OK and other than the problem I'm having (and repair outlets telling me they are going to charge a fortune to even look at it, and that I won't get this back even if they can't fix it). Love the camera, need it fixed. Help very much appreciated.
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      | 132 words | 2 comments added.

    • Review by
      Pal.
      on 23rd Jul 2003


      User Rating : 5
      Respect : 0

      I have had my camera for three years and since have tried and returned two so called 4Meg cameras that under performed the PDR M4. The image quality is reasonable for this "vintage" camera. The cost of replacing the dial in the UK is £28. I repaired my broken dial by making up a "washer" from double sided adhesive tape. This was highly succesful and eliminates the risk of using superglue.
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    • Review by
      Cindy.
      on 11th Apr 2003


      User Rating : 2
      Respect : 0

      I need to know if the dial can be fixed on my Toshiba PDR M4.
      Cindy.'s full review
      | 52 words | 3 comments added.

    • Review by
      auxcap.
      on 25th Sep 2002


      User Rating : 5
      Respect : 0

      The Toshiba PDR M4 digital camera is very responsive - it takes picture much more quickly than Canon EOS. Like all other digital still cameras, digital zoom is a consumer come-on. It's much better to "zoom" the image in software. I downrated the value and overall ratings due to the knob.
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      | 117 words | 3 comments added.

    • Review by
      Horace.
      on 15th Jun 2002


      User Rating : 5
      Respect : +2

      I had enjoyed using this Toshiba PDR M4 digital camera and would like to get it repaired, although fitting the ribbon cable into place looks tricky. Anyone have any tips for repairing it myself? Could this problem be related to heat from the battery if you leave it charging for too long? My mode dial fell off afer charging for a few hours.
      Horace.'s full review
      | 73 words | 1 comment added.

    • Review by
      Rick.
      on 23rd Apr 2002


      User Rating : 6
      Respect : 0

      I bought this Toshiba PDR M4 digital camera used. Will not buy another without factory warranty.
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    • Review by
      Tim Wittwer.
      on 22nd Apr 2002


      User Rating : 9
      Respect : +2

      I used the Toshiba PDR-M4 digital camera for about 18 months. Would rate the camera a 9/10 over that time; however, I too have fallen to the "Broken Function Selector Knob". The knob assembly is held together with four small plastic "welds" which become brittle and fail. When this happens, the knob assembly falls apart and the camera becomes useless. I am currently seeking a replacement knob. Anyone find a source?
      Tim Wittwer.'s full review
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    • Review by
      Chris.
      on 19th Apr 2002


      User Rating : 5
      Respect : +1

      We own 4 of these Toshiba PDR M4 digital cameras. We used them on field evalautions, travelling extensively with them. They worked well because they were simple and fast to operate. The issue is, as others have found, the knob breaks off. I notice the newer models have a smaller knob. I too would love to buy new knobs and fix the broken ones I have. It is amazing that Toshiba is still selling these as refurbed units for $250 US.
      Chris.'s full review
      | 98 words | 2 comments added.

    • Review by
      Rick.
      on 10th Apr 2002


      User Rating : 5
      Respect : +1

      With my Toshiba PDR M4 digital camera, I use a smart card reader to speed up downloads to PC. Camera accepts 64 mb card if firmware upgraded. Don't lose battery! They cost over 70.00!
      Rick.'s full review
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    • Review by
      Denise.
      on 28th Jan 2002


      User Rating : 5
      Respect : +1

      Like many other PDR M4 owners have experienced... the dial on my Toshiba digital camera has broken off rendering the camera useless. I paid $600US and got 2 years of use from it. Would not buy it again unless it was under $200US
      Denise.'s full review
      | 76 words | 2 comments added.

    • Review by
      Randy Sherry.
      on 17th Nov 2000


      User Rating : 4
      Respect : +2

      I purchased this Camera from IQVC in Feb 2000. The first thing I noticed was the software is a demo of an imaging software that I have never heard of, the software is Pathetic and limited until you purchase the full version. Second thing I noticed was the first time I had to cgarhe the battery IT TOOK 8 HOURS. Finally I was able to take some pictures. I have to say that the photos taken outside came out really well, great colors no crystalization, really great pictures, however if you plan to h ...
      Randy Sherry.'s full review
      | 378 words | 8 comments added.

    • Review by
      Mike Beasley. Rank: Lance Corporal
      on 4th Mar 2000


      User Rating : 9
      Respect : 0

      The LCD on this camera is smaller than on other cameras but maybe that's why the batteries last so long. It has the 2.14 Mega pixel technology and loads of RAM 32MB. The pictures process quickly too (1 sec apart) so I can get a number of shots on the run. Its nice and compact too compared to the Olympus and others. You wont be disappointed with this great little camera.
      Mike Beasley.'s full review
      | 69 words


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