Introduction
With digital cameras becoming a common item in the technology world, it seems that just about everyone is getting one. When digital cameras first came out, they were selling at an outrageous price of around $500 up for a good camera. Nowadays, it is commonplace to see digital cameras priced at around $100-$300. It also seems that all types of companies are coming out with their version of a digital camera. Polaroid, a well-known name in cameras, has a line of several digital cameras. The PDC1100 is one of these, and that is what I will be reviewing today. When I last checked on Pricewatch, the PDC1100 was available for a price of around $250.

Specifications

Features:

1152 x 864 MEGA image resolution
2X digital zoom
USB and Serial Connectivity Interface
1.8" Active Matrix TFT monitor/viewfinder
Built-in electronic with: auto, red-eye reduction, fill-flash and flash off modes
Auto focus with two lens settings: Normal (24" - infinity); Macro (8" - 36")
4 MB removable Compact Flash memory card
Image processing time 5 seconds or less
Storage capability up to six images in MEGA Pixel mode (up to 36 images in VGA mode) with 4 MB memory
Flash range of 3' - 10'
Full 24-bit color (millions of colors)
JPEG compression
Automatic date and time recording
10-second self-timer
ISO Guide 140 equivalent (film sensitivity)
6 mm, f/2.0 - f/11 (35 mm equivalent; 42 mm) lens
NTSC/PAL composite video output
Tripod mountable
Dimensions: 5" W X 3.16" H X 1.45" D
Weight: 10 oz (w/ batteries)

Includes:

Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 MEGA Pixel Digital Camera
Polaroid PhotoMAX 3.0 Image Maker software
FOUR AA batteries
PC and TV (NTSC/PAL) cables
AC adapter
Camera case and wrist strap
Quick start card
User's guide
Online help

Requirements:

Pentium class computer
16 MB RAM
80 MB available hard drive space
Microsoft Windows 95 or 98
Available COM port
2X or faster CD-ROM drive
24 bit-display card
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