Vivitar DVR-200 Miniature Digital Video Camcorder and 2MP Digital Camera

by Vivitar

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• Item Weight: 5.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00026LIJ4
• Item model number: DVR200
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #30,689 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 25, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Reviews

Small enough to fit in your pocket or purse, the Vivitar DVR-200 Miniature Digital Video Camcorder ensures you'll always have a camcorder on hand to capture life's unexpected moments. Record images and review them in detail on the 1.5" TFT color image LCD monitor. It also features still photo capture at a 2-megapixel resolution (1600 x 1200). Built-in 64 MB memory lets you capture and store video and images without an additional memory card. You can also use optional Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (up to 512 MB) to store even more video and photos.

Using the included USB cable, you may transfer video clips and images onto your computer's hard drive. Enhance and retouch images and videos on your computer with the editing software provided. Video features 2.5x digital zoom so you can get in close to the action.

The automatic flash sensor detects the light conditions and determines when the flash is needed, so your pictures turn out right every time. The date imprint feature helps you document your printed or stored photos.

This package includes a USB cable, AV cable, camera strap and pouch, software CD-ROM (PhotoSuite, PhotoVista and WinDVD Creator SVCD) and user's manual.

Product Description

Vivitar Vivicam DVR-200 Digital Video Camcorder - Digital Camera - Simply sophisticated, this model is a true statement of fusion as it combines a Video Camcorder and a Digital Camera in one easy to use unit. The most radical departure from the norm is that both video and still images are stored in digital memory. 64MB is built right in to the DVR-200. There's an expansion slot for adding optional SD Secure-Digital memory to expand memory up to 512MB. It's really compact - about the size of a pack of cigarettes - so it fits in your shirt pocket. Swivel 1.5 Color LCD screen On-screen status and menu operation displays Up to 17 minutes normal quality video recording on built-in 64MB memory (up to 9 minutes in fine quality) About 90 to 180 still pictures at 1600x1200 per built-in 64MB memory Memory expandable up to 512MB with the purchase of an optional SD card Uses 2 AA and 1 CRV3 batteries (not included); Accepts rechargeable AA (optional and suggested) Uses any SD Secure-Digital memory card for memory expansion Includes software suite for data transfer with PC running Windows Me/2000/XP via USB slot Also has a Video out port for viewing on TV or transferring to VCR or DVD Recorder Unit Size - 3.5 x 2.6 x 1.2 / Unit Weight - 4.4 Ounces

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43 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars better than it costs, October 13, 2004

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John F. Rothermel "JohnR" (San Antonio Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vivitar DVR-200 Miniature Digital Video Camcorder and 2MP Digital Camera (Electronics)

I have a VHS-C camcorder and an Olympus Digital Camera. I wanted a small digital camcorder and was exploring Amazon looking to see what was available. I ran across the Vivitar DVR-200 and it looked like it would do what I wanted it to do. Similar products had reviews that complained about the quality of the pictures in low light and other similar issues. I have only used this one for a short time but it does exactly what I wanted and the price is right. Yes, in very low light, the picture is quite dark. You can do some adjustment with your computer's software. Outdoors or in good light, the picture is quite acceptable. Because of the slightly slow number of frames per second, you do have to be deliberate in your panning. I was very impressed that the camera automatically was able to adjust to an object that was in very bright sunlight and in a second or so adjusted itself to show the object in proper color. The 2.0 megapixel digital camera is the same as my Olympus and it is really good enough for most shots. I never really need to print a picture larger than 8x10. I bought a 256 mg smart card and according to the manual I should get several hunderd pictures or about 45-60 minutes of video. I will also get a combination of video and pictures. Uploading into my pc was easy and the software that came with the camera seems improved over my existing software and I deleted two of them. The camera is tiny, works well and is quite a bit better than I feared.

If you are expecting a professional level camera or camcorder, look at the price. You won't get professional level or bells and whistles. If you want a decent digital camera, a decent camcorder with no need for tapes at a very decent price, this is a good deal. And did I mention it is about the size of a cellphone? One last thing, I decided that I didn't need an MP3 player or voice recorder as similar products have but wanted to have a product that was devoted to the photography part.

13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Vivitar DVR 200, January 19, 2005

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M. Silverman "Consumer" (South Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vivitar DVR-200 Miniature Digital Video Camcorder and 2MP Digital Camera (Electronics)

Poor product. Even at very fine setting for recording, the videos are quite poor-almost like watching somoene on a computer's video camera. It uses an incredible amount of power, even lithium batteries burn out fast...very fast! Very disappointing.