Customer Reviews

Vivitar Camcorder Kit with Tripod, Bag and Cleaning Kit

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(11)
3 star:		(12)
2 star:		(5)
1 star:		(8)

 

 

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.

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.

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.

BR>Never pricing the items in a store I thought it would be a good deal. Found out it wasn't. The bag was too small, the tripod to flimsy. Went to a local department store and bought a leather bag, twice the size and a very sturdy tripod with more options for the same price. In my opinion this product was over priced.

Got this kit free by buying a camcorder. It's okay free, but wouldn't spend $ for it. Tripod is very basic, no vertical gear mechanism, no plumb indicator, tendency to "stick" when panning horizontally. I don't feel secure transporting the camcorder in the bag; when closed there are openings on both sides of the bag where stuff can drop out, and the single zippered pocket is too small to carry much.

I got this kit free with the purchase of a camcorder, but that's about all it's worth. I wouldn't use the bag, and the tripod is flimsy and short about 4' tall. But this is definately not for pro or semi-pro use. It's mainly for amateur usagae or really short people. I wouldn't buy it unless your family is filled with really short people... Otherwise you'll be looking up a lot of noses and giving unflattering images of their chins.

OK, I was stupid enough to not read the reviews and buy this product. I returned it the day I received it. if you are taller then 3 feet it's not worthy. or maybe you like wobblely images? DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT! even if you can get it for free... it will annoy you more than anything.

I got this free with the sharp video camera I bought. I honestly was expecting a little bit better quality. The tripod is pretty flimsly and I'm not sure how long it will hold up before something breaks. But it mounts the video camera and my digital camera just fine, though when I try to move (pan) with the video camera the tripod wobbles, which makes it almost more worthwhile to just hold it in my hand. But for taking still pictures I guess it would work better. The bag isn't as big as the picture makes it out to be either.

Like I said, if it is free, then you can't beat the price! :) But otherwise, buy a better tripod if you are looking for one.

I got this tripod and bag for free when I bought a video camera. They work fine for the things I do.

The tripod, fully extended, is about 4 feet tall and collapses small enough to fit in an airline carryon. For occasional use it is good, but if you plan on using this every day, the camera attachment is a little flimsy. Also the design makes it slow to change between multiple cameras. Otherwise, the tripod works great.

My digital video camera fits into the bag with no problems. The small size of the bag limits what I can carry with the camera. Without crushing things in, I can carry the camera, a few blank tapes, the remote control for the camera, and a few other odds and ends. I could possibly get the AC adapter for the camera into the main compartment with the camera but am afraid I might scratch the camera if I did that. If you will use the camera and don't need to carry the AC adapter with it, this bag will be good because it is very compact.

Since this was free, it is hard for me to gauge if it is worth the list price or not. This totally fulfills all of the purposes I need it to (occasional use, take as an airline carryon).

I got it for free after buying a camcorder. It simple terms it is a real piece of garbage. The bag can't fit a small lunch let alone a camcorder, and if you vaule your equipment don't use the tripod it is flimsy. Good thing I didn't pay for this.