Vivitar Vivicam 8300s 8.1-Megapixel Digital Camera with 2.5-Inch LCD Screen
- 8.1-megapixel digital camera with 24-bit color CCD image sensor and oversized 2.5-inch LCD display
- Maximum resolution of roughly 3,250 x 2,500 pixels; 3.x optical zoom with 7.5 to 22.5 mm range
- Macro mode focuses on objects as close as 2 inches; selectable 4x digital zoom; auto focus with spot and multi-point metering
- Captures 640 x 480 and 320 x 240 (at 24 frames per second) movie clips with audio; includes 64 MB Secure Digital card
- Comes with rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack and charger; 3.7 x 2.2 x 1.1 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty
Product Description
VIVICAM 8300s point and shoot digital cameras are super slim, feature-packed, 8.1MP zoom digital cameras with a maximum resolution of approximately 3250 x 2500,and is designed as a versatile, super high quality digital camera that will be easy to carry anywhere. With a selection of exposure modes and controls, the camera will lend itself to the creative photographer as well as being perfect for recording everyday events. The oversize LCD display can easily be used for critical evaluations during recording or playback.Amazon.com Product Description
The super-slim, feature-packed Vivicam 8300s digital camera is ideal for all your digital imaging needs. The camera is equipped with an 8.5-megapixel, 24-bit color CCD image sensor tha… More >>
Vivitar Vivicam 8300s 8.1-Megapixel Digital Camera with 2.5-Inch LCD Screen
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3:47 pm on November 9th, 2009
I agree with the reviewer who wrote somthing similar to this:
It can’t focus reliably. Only half of my photos are in focus. It doesn’t matter if I use a tripod and timer to avoid blurr, and forget action shots. I wouldn’t travel with it cause I can’t afford to not be able to trust my camera. I wish Vivitar would come out with a software upgrade fix.
I had Vivitar replace the camera with no improvement. Don’t waste your money!
Rating: 2 / 5
6:29 pm on November 9th, 2009
You will NOT want to deal with this camera. Not unless you consider it a disposable. That’s what it becomes, basically, when you need a new battery. Another company bought Vivitar – if you go to their web site all they talk about is the NEW camera types they are going to make. Put the word ‘Vivitar’ into their search and it comes up empty. I’ve been searching for a new battery for a while. At first I thought it was my charger. I bought a new charger – but them found out it WAS the battery. This a newer camera – getting a replacement battery should NOT be a problem!! I ended up buying a disposable to take very important pictures recently. This was not a cheap camera when I got it a year or so ago. It isn’t worth anything now. If you Google trying to find a replacement – your battery search you will show a few batteries that are supposed to replace the original. They do not work. NONE of them. If anyone has this camera and has found a solution to the battery problem I’d love to hear about it. [...]
Rating: 1 / 5
7:24 pm on November 9th, 2009
I bought this camera about a year ago and used it 4 times. It won’t focus, nor will the battery hold a charge. I emailed customer service and didn’t receive a reply. $200.00 down the drain. Now I have to buy another camera. Don’t waste your money.
Rating: 1 / 5
7:56 pm on November 9th, 2009
This camera looks amazing… the many megapixels for the price, the rechargable battery, but the truth is that this camera is slow. There is no such thing as spontaneous portraits with this. It is “ask subject to pose” with this one. A pre-flash sometimes ruins a shot by tricking subjects into thinking the shot has already been taken.
Also, the large LCD monitor uses a lot of battery power. Unfortunately, I had to decide when to take photos instead of being free to leave my camera on during an event.
Rating: 3 / 5
9:44 pm on November 9th, 2009
The camera is heavier than I’d expected which is a bit of a nuisance. The first time I was able to upload the pictures without a problem but the second time I got errors and they were all erased from my memory card. (Uploading has been fine since then but I don’t feel like this camera is reliable anymore.) I also had the LCD screen freeze on me a few times. Considering that I’ve only had the camera for a few weeks, this is very disappointing. The pictures tend to come out blurry unless I hold the camera very still. I know the shutter speed is adjustable but I can’t seem to find a setting where it takes a quick picture and comes out clear and even the quicker shutter speeds seem too slow. All in all, I’m not too happy with it.
Rating: 3 / 5