Camera · The Beige Era · 1997
Apple QuickTake 200
The QuickTake 200 looked more like the future of digital cameras, with an LCD and removable media, but Jobs killed the camera line within months.
QuickTake with LCD preview and removable storage.
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Apple QuickTake 200: key facts
When was the Apple QuickTake 200 released?
The Apple QuickTake 200 arrived in February 1997. Apple discontinued it in 1997.
How much did the Apple QuickTake 200 cost?
The Apple QuickTake 200 launched at $600 in 1997, about $1,194 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: 2 MB storage, Serial, removable card.
Why does the Apple QuickTake 200 matter?
QuickTake with LCD preview and removable storage.
Full specifications
| CPU | — |
|---|---|
| Cores | — |
| Memory (RAM) | — |
| Storage | 2 MB |
| Display | — |
| GPU | — |
| Ports | Serial, removable card |
| Weight | Varies by model |
| Dimensions | Digital camera with LCD |
| Operating system | Driver/firmware support |
| Released | February 1997 |
| Discontinued | 1997 |
| Launch price | $600 |
How the Apple QuickTake 200 compares to today
This entire device held less data than a single modern phone photo (~4 MB).
Launched at $600 in 1997, about $1,194 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11