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- Brand Name: Vivitar
- Model: DVR850W-YEL
- Display Size: 2.4 inches
- Optical Sensor Resolution: 8.1 MP
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Product Description
The Vivitar DVR 850W Underwater Digital Camcorder is a budget-friendly camcorder that has underwater and webcam capabilities. You can enjoy the camera on land or in the water thanks to the 16.4' (5m) underwater depth rating. Even if you're not planning a dive any time soon this camcorder is a good choice for use in the rain or snow. And if you're looking to share live video online with friends and family the webcam mode has you covered.
When it comes to the basics the 850W has a 64MB built-in flash memory and an expansion slot for optional SD/MMC memory cards up to 8GB in size. It records 8MP video in the AVI format and 5MP JPEG stills. It also features a 2.4" LCD screen and 8x digital zoom.
Key Features:
♦ The 850W has a 64MB built-in flash memory and an expansion slot for optional SD/MMC cards up to 8GB in size. Save your videos and stills to the removable cards for easy upload to your computer for Internet sharing
♦ The 850W features 8.1MP video resolution and 5MP still resolution
♦ Use the 2.4" display to compose and playback your video and still images
♦ Get closer to far off subjects with the camera's 8x digital zoom
♦ With a waterproof depth rating of up to 16.4' (5m) you can record on land and in the water. The camera's waterproof capabilities also make it great for recording in the rain or snow
♦ With the webcam mode you can use the 850W to chat live or post videos of yourself online
♦ Forget about having to constantly replace batteries. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery charges up using the included AC power adapter
♦ Features a switchable NTSC/PAL output for watching recorded video directly from the camcorder on your NTSC or PAL analog television
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
I purchased this camera 4 days ago and immediately took it to my swiming pool. After holding it in my hand I thought that there was no way this could possibly work or be waterproof. I was very wrong. I first trained myself on its operation and then tossed it in the pool. I got suited up in SCUBA and took it to the bottom at 6' and held it at depth for 20 minutes. The film quality was excellent and no leaks. It was easy to operate underwater. The next day I took it to the Florida Keys. I took it immediately well past its rated depth of 10' to 28' and kept it there for several hours on at least six dives. I inserted a 8GB SD disk and took hours of video and over 100 stills. The quality was excellent both in video and stills.
The flash is not designed for underwater use - so don't waste your power. The camera has a limit on lighting so at some point it blacks out in the evening. (If you want more camera and light you can get it but it WILL cost MUCH more than this camera did!)
The power/data port is very poorly designed and you should be very careful how you plug it in. The power/data opening is quite small but you should always take MUCH care and put a small amount of silicone on it each dive with a cue-tip. NEVER open this hatch with wet hands. One drop of saltwate inside will likely kill it.
You can either use the software provided for offloading images - but if you have installed an SD card you can just pop the card out and upload directly.
It produces fine quality video and stills. I would not take it under 30' which is already 3X its rated depth. But at 28' it worked like a champion. I honestly cannot understand all the whining about this camera and its ratings here - the camera worked FLAWLESSLY for me way beyoind its design limits. If I lost this camera, I'd definitely buy another one tomorrow.
The flash is not designed for underwater use - so don't waste your power. The camera has a limit on lighting so at some point it blacks out in the evening. (If you want more camera and light you can get it but it WILL cost MUCH more than this camera did!)
The power/data port is very poorly designed and you should be very careful how you plug it in. The power/data opening is quite small but you should always take MUCH care and put a small amount of silicone on it each dive with a cue-tip. NEVER open this hatch with wet hands. One drop of saltwate inside will likely kill it.
You can either use the software provided for offloading images - but if you have installed an SD card you can just pop the card out and upload directly.
It produces fine quality video and stills. I would not take it under 30' which is already 3X its rated depth. But at 28' it worked like a champion. I honestly cannot understand all the whining about this camera and its ratings here - the camera worked FLAWLESSLY for me way beyoind its design limits. If I lost this camera, I'd definitely buy another one tomorrow.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
I took this camera recently to Tortola BVI and used it while snorkeling and in the pool. It works great. For $100 you cannot go wrong. The video quality was above average. The picture quality was better than expected as well. The only negative comment I would make is that if you are shooting underwater and then come out of the water, the sound quality can be tinny at first. When the microphone dries out, it goes back to normal however.
There are only 5 buttons on this camera so it is very easy to use as well. Additionally, often when you buy a new camera you get a box full of cables for each function. This camera, however, has one cable that you utilize for charging, connecting to a computer and for connecting to your television. Love it.
There are only 5 buttons on this camera so it is very easy to use as well. Additionally, often when you buy a new camera you get a box full of cables for each function. This camera, however, has one cable that you utilize for charging, connecting to a computer and for connecting to your television. Love it.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
This camera is absolute garbage. I bought one for our cruise to Grand Cayman. It died the second time it hit the water. Water got through the seal into the battery compartment. I figured it was just a dud. Exchanged it for another one and it died the first day in the pool. They are CRAP!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Stopped working the second it hit the water.
As reported by others, the battery door leaked as soon as it hit the water and the camera stopped working. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Not Happy
About what you would figure for the price.
I had this camcorder for a float trip in Missouri. It works well in the water (barring bad audio initially once breaking the surface) For the price you end up getting a very good... Read more
Published on April 8, 2010 by Jessica L. Turner
Qestionable construction
I received the DVR 850W-Y for Christmas in anticipation of our trip to the Caymans in March. On the surface, the camera was like any other, light weight, good viewing screen, easy... Read more
Published on March 12, 2010 by PHILIP THOMPSON
Really bad camera.
I just recently ordered this camera, and it's nothing that I expected. The lighting is aweful, and the screen barely turns around to face me in the opposite direction. Read more
Published on October 16, 2009 by Jacob S. Miera
DO NOT BUY
I bought this camera because I love to snorkel..the first time it hit the water, the "waterproof" seal leaked and it stopped working. Read more
Published on September 9, 2009 by Vianna Todd-elliott
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