Polaroid PDC-1300 Digital Camera 1.3MP 1280x960 USB Serial 8MB Card For Parts

Polaroid PDC-1300 Digital Camera 1.3MP 1280x960 USB Serial 8MB Card For Parts

The Polaroid PDC-1300 is a compact point-and-shoot digital camera from the early 2000s, featuring a 1.3-megapixel sensor capable of capturing 1280 x 960 images. It connects to a PC via USB or serial port for image transfer and stores images on an included 8MB memory card. This unit is being sold as-is for parts or repair and is not guaranteed functional.

Specifications & What's Included

• Brand: Polaroid
• Model: PDC-1300
• Sensor Resolution: 1.3 Megapixel
• Image Size: 1280 x 960 pixels (suitable for prints up to 5 x 7")
• Zoom: 2x Digital Zoom
• Storage: Memory card slot — 8MB memory card included
• Connectivity: USB port and Serial port (side door, visible in photos)
• Rear Display: Built-in LCD screen with REC, PLAY, and LCD ON/OFF controls
• Power: DC 6V, 12W / 4 x AA batteries (batteries not included)
• Certifications: FCC, CE
• Country of Manufacture: Taiwan
• Includes: Camera body, 8MB memory card
• Does Not Include: Batteries, cables, software, or original packaging

Applications

The Polaroid PDC-1300 dates from the early 2000s, a transitional era when consumer digital cameras were beginning to replace 35mm film for everyday snapshots. At 1.3 megapixels, it represented entry-level digital imaging for home and office use — capable of producing acceptable 4x6 and 5x7 prints. The dual USB and serial port connectivity reflects the mixed PC interface environment of that period, when USB was still gaining ground alongside legacy serial ports. Today, units like this are primarily of interest to collectors of early digital photography equipment, hobbyists working on retro tech, or those seeking specific parts from this camera model.