Customer Reviews

Vivitar ViviCam 10 Digital Camera

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

 

 

This camera is poorly designed.

1. with the view finder and lens on the left side (when viewed from the back) it is nothing uncommon to pick up the camera and place your fingers on the view finder or lens.

2. the software to view the pictures in memory will only show thumbnail images, making it difficult to select the best quality pictires to send to the computer.

3. the Arcsoft software that is used to view the pictures full screen or save to disk as a .JPG or other formats is no better than the software to transfer the pictures to the computer. You can view the picture about 50% normal size, but if you want to view it full screen then save it to disk, you have to expand the picture. click the mouse to go back to the software then click save before you can save the image.

3. This camera only has two modes.

a. 320x200 (if memory serves) ( was able to take 167 photos in this mode before filling up the memory.

b. 640x480 I was able to take 51 photos in this mode before filling up the memory.

3. this camera does not allow you to see the pictures before connecting it to the computer at all.

4. this camera does not offer a zoom feature at all.

5. there is no way to add additional memory.

This camera DOES have some good features.

1. the USB port to transfer the pictures to the computer is quick.

2. this camera has MANY different modes of operation.

a. take photos when it is sunny, overcast, inside a well lighted room, inside a darker room.

b. DOES have a built in strobe, so you can take photos just about any time. The two Pencam digital cameras I looked at did not have a strobe at all, and this camera was less expensive than both of those.

c. Take one photo after another (about every 1/2 a second)

d. Auto timer so you can get in the photo too.

e. This camera uses two AA batteries that can be bought almost anyhere.

If you want a point and shoot camera, or want to use pictures in auctions this camera will serve you well.

If you want the ability to zoom in, take pictures of higher resolution, or see what you are going to get before plugging in the USB port, then view the better quality digital cameras such as the Canon, Minolta, or Olympus offerings (I picked these brands because I have had success with these brands of 35 mm cameras, and I know the optics are good.

E-Mail if you have questions or comments; Two Bears.

Wah doh Ogedoda (we give thanks Great Spirit)

Cheap. Simple. Works the first time.
I've never been a gadget kind of person, and have never had a digital camera. I checked several search engines and had simple criteria: cheap, USB-software included, and flash.
This unit was priced way below others that met that criteria (mainly the flash), and looked solid when I checked the details.
I wanted pictures just for email and a website, so the image quality this produces is just fine for me. You want higher-quality, printable photos, and you'll pay more.
I was pleasantly surprised by this unit: I pulled it out of the box, put the batteries in (these are included), read the manual (how to set it to auto-flash?), loaded the software, and was off and running. 2 minutes later I emailed a picture of my cat Mango to my daughter. No brainer!

I bought this for my mother as a birthday gift. Considering the price, I was not expecting much. There were many things I liked about this camera.

1. The pictures are crisp and clear, much higher resolution and clarity than I initially expected.

2. The software is easy and simple to install.

3. It comes with everything you need (carrying case, batteries etc..)

4. It records video!

I have not tried to "video recording" feature yet. But to have all these features in such a low priced camera is amazing. I am going to purchase one for myself.

I returned the camera after trying it out for a day at Church because the camera kept turning itself off when not used within 30 seconds of programming the "mode" of the camera, requiring reprogramming again before it could be used again. If you are waiting for that perfect shot, it had better come quickly, else you loose the picture opportunity since the camera will turn off and you will have to reprogram the mode, which is not a quick task (unless you want the outdoor/cloudy mode, which is the default mode when turned on). If I am overlooking something, somebody please let me know! It did not seem like there was any way of preventing the camera from automatically turning itself off within 30 seconds of non-use, which severely limits the usefulness of the camera! The owners manual is very sketchy and just covers basic functions.

Otherwise, the camera is great! Great value for the money! The camera is well made and has the rubbery feel of more expensive cameras. It is too bad that the manufacturer built in the quick auto off to save the battery. What about the usefulness of the camera? It should be on for at least 5 minutes (or adjustable). Several of the pictures came out great. If it was not for the quick auto off problem I experienced, I would have kept the camera and given it five (5) stars.

For an inexpensive little low resolution camera this one is fine. Keep your shots close to the subject or medium distance and you will enjoy the results. At longer distances it tends to get fuzzy especially in low light situations. But even the best 35mm camera can only do so much on an overcast day. Downloading is easy and the Arcsoft software is fun to use.

I just love my little Vivicam 10. My pictures were clear and crisp. The camara is easy and fun to use. The fact that it turns off if not used continually is a draw back but for the price I give it four stars. No film to buy, no developing charges, such a deal

Got this cam as a gift about 5 months ago. It took good pictures, but you have navigate through like 9 things to get to the flash and THEN, it turns off after like 30 sec. So you have to go through it all again. Then, all of the sudden it would NOT turn on anymore. I have NO idea why???

So, I took it back and got another one.

Now, THIS one takes the WORST pictures. The shutter doesn't close so it's a big glow of white. If I take a picture with the lights low, everything that's red is neon green and vice versa.

DON'T WASTE YOU MONEY!

You should be "The Flash" to use this camera. After you use your fingers 6 or 8 times to set up the flash, it turns off in 30 seconds and you, like Tantalus,must do it again and again...Don't be mislead, we expected good things from Vivitar, but, sincerely. this camera is pure thrash.

The camera broke after a week of use. The camera won't turn on at all. The photographs were fine, easy to use with the enclosed software. I am a little disappointed with the built in flash. It takes a lot of button pushing through the menu to get it to work.

I have received your Vivicam10 digital camera this past week. I have tried downloading it to my Windows XP but get nothing but memos saying my system is not compatible and to contact the supplier. I can find no phone number, email address or----- would like to be able to try it out but don't know where to go from here.