Vivitar Camcorder Kit with Tripod, Bag and Cleaning Kit

by Vivitar

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5 x 5 x 24 inches ; 3.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005NZWR
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1973

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good if you get as part of a package, November 6, 2001

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Ben Smith (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Vivitar Camcorder Kit with Tripod, Bag and Cleaning Kit (Electronics)

The tripod is nice enough, same quality as any other tripod you might find in a package deal. Bag isn't what I would use to transport a camcorder. Cleaning kit is like any other cleaning kit as before. Not worth 39.95, but worth it if you get it as part of a package.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Hey, it was free, December 31, 2001

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"alaskats" (Not in Alaska today, :() - See all my reviews

This review is from: Vivitar Camcorder Kit with Tripod, Bag and Cleaning Kit (Electronics)

Bag: Best deal of the bunch. Reasonable quality. Not too big, but (just) big enough to hold the Sharp digital camcorder, battery, charger, cables, 2 tapes, and a smartmedia case.

Tripod: [Not very good]. Thin aluminum. Somewhat wobbly. Definitely not on par with even a low-end SLIK or other quality tripod.

Cleaning kit: Nice to have some cleaning solution, wipes, and a lens brush. Probably would cost a couple bucks at Wal-Mart, and this was free, but nothing to write home about.

Overall, no complaints because it was free with my camcorder. If the free deal runs out, here's what I'd recommend: Go to your local discount department store. Buy a bag (similar bags go for $10-15). Buy the lens stuff for a couple bucks. With your remaining cash (or for $5-10 more), buy a quality tripod. [Amazon.com] has an Ambico V-0566 57" for $29.99

I wouldn't buy the tripod for any amount of money (it will probably end up in a garage sale - maybe somebody else will pay a couple bucks). I was hoping that the quick release shoe would fit in my SLIK, but it doesn't.

But hey, it was free.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars This is a $10 Kit, November 27, 2001

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Brian H Oliver (Miamisburg, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Vivitar Camcorder Kit with Tripod, Bag and Cleaning Kit (Electronics)

This kit is something that you would find at a flea market for $10 bucks. I was very disappointed in the tripod. When I attempted to pull the legs out, on the legs actually popped out form the plastic top of the tripod. I noticed than that only two drops of glue had been applied to hold the cheap metal and plastic together. I would be afraid to leave my camera attached to it without a hand on it at all times. The tripod is so lightweight.

As for the bag. It isn't that bad. My camera fits in nicely, and it has a shoulder strap.

The cleaning kit is laughable at best. A brush like device, some cleaner and a few cleaning sheets.

No instructions were included, but it's all self-explanatory.

Overall: Don't buy this! I didn't..it came free with a camcorder I bought.