Customer Reviews

Vivitar Vivicam 3345 1.3MP Multimode Digital Camera

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I bought this digital camera for a vacation and have been embarrased ever since over the cheapness in quality of this camera. The battery door falls off and the batteries run out quickly. It doesn't stay on for more than a few seconds, causing the picture taker to miss shots over and over again. I spent a good deal on the camera with a upgraded digital card and now it is rarely used because it's such a piece of junk. I won't buy another Vivitar after this one. It's worth the money to buy a better brand, like a Canon or Nikon. I have a Nikon Coolpix now and I love it! Wish I'd spent that money the first time instead of on the Vivitar.

Very quickly, this camera is a great value and is capable of taking some pretty decent shots, but should be purchased strictly for the novice user or casual computer operator. This is NOT a camera for anyone planning to take frequent pictures or who is in need of a durable digital camera.

As was mentioned in another review, the camera does use up battery power quickly (this might be the Energizer Bunny's® ultimate nemesis) and turns itself off quickly. You can only take a limited amount of pictures and the quality, while decent, is nothing to write home about.

As I said, if you're just looking into digital photography or not in need of "heavier-duty" camera, this is a great little deal. However, if you are a frequent picture snapper or need higher quality pictures, you'd do well to bite the bullet and spend more money on a better camera. You get what you pay for with this little camera, and depending on what you're looking for and who you are, that's not such a bad thing.

I bought this camera for my 8 year old son because he was just

beginning to show interest in cameras. I assumed all digital cameras

have a photo viewer window that will show the photos as you take them.

The only thing I made sure was that it is pc and mac compatible. So,

everytime the photos are taken they have to be downloaded to a computer to discard unwanted photos...

The buttons are hard to use and what a disappointed. I'll take the loss

and buy my son another digital camera!

so disappointed... the button was very difficult for an adult to push, almost impossible for a child

but the button doesn't really matter because the camera is absolutely worthless. it uses up batteries at such a rate you would have to keep a dozen in your pocket for one evening. i would love to return it... but take it as a lesson learned...don't buy without trying it out.

I can't comment on this product except to say you get what you pay for let the stars reflect my rating.