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- 1.8 inch TFT Screen
- 8x Zoom
- Pictbridge Red Eye Reduction
- Takes 2 AAA Batteries (not included)
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Product Description
This Vivitar ViviCam V5018 digital camera is a tiny, yet powerful camera. The camera lens gives you 5 megapixel resolution images with a 2x optical zoom, giving you clear pictures from distance. Amongst its other features, you'll find red eye reduction and anti-shake functions, and if you run out of internal storage space, you can insert an SD memory card and carry on taking pictures! If you're looking for a camera that gives you great photos without overloading you with features, the Vivitar ViviCam V5018 should fit the bill.
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54 of 55 people found the following review helpful
A review of another version of this camera on Amazon described it as "a toy camera". Sadly, even that's not accurate. For a young child to use it, you don't need so many megapixels but you do need foolproof point-and-press settings, and to be able to recall what each badly-composed picture might be via checking the date and time.
But, as another reviewer said, this camera has a terrible dark screen which makes it very hard for a kid to see what they're taking - either in outdoor sunshine or indoors. Worse, although anti-shake is advertised, it and all the other settings are lost whenever you turn the camera off. They can't be set 'on' by default. Trawling through menus every time the camera's turned on, because otherwise your child's excited hands will never take an unblurred photo, is obviously not going to happen.
Finally, and unbelievably, although like all digital cameras the date and time are recorded in every photo's file, they'll always be wrong. The camera has no way of setting them, although the PC (note, no Mac) software can manually change them on each photo once you've uploaded it. If, of course, you have a clue when each shapeless mass was taken in the first place :-(
I was so surprised by these basic flaws that I emailed 'Vivitar' (actually a company called Sakar) to check that the above was all really true. They wrote back politely and apologetically to confirm it - and added "Thank you for using Sakar International, the leader in technology." I think there was a word missing.
But, as another reviewer said, this camera has a terrible dark screen which makes it very hard for a kid to see what they're taking - either in outdoor sunshine or indoors. Worse, although anti-shake is advertised, it and all the other settings are lost whenever you turn the camera off. They can't be set 'on' by default. Trawling through menus every time the camera's turned on, because otherwise your child's excited hands will never take an unblurred photo, is obviously not going to happen.
Finally, and unbelievably, although like all digital cameras the date and time are recorded in every photo's file, they'll always be wrong. The camera has no way of setting them, although the PC (note, no Mac) software can manually change them on each photo once you've uploaded it. If, of course, you have a clue when each shapeless mass was taken in the first place :-(
I was so surprised by these basic flaws that I emailed 'Vivitar' (actually a company called Sakar) to check that the above was all really true. They wrote back politely and apologetically to confirm it - and added "Thank you for using Sakar International, the leader in technology." I think there was a word missing.
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
We bought this camera for our daughter. We took it out of the box, put batteries and card in in turned it on....put it back in the box and sent it back to the supplier. Quality of the screen so bad you could not see what you are looking at when indoors.
24 of 28 people found the following review helpful
The camera was a perfect present for my 12 year old daughter, even my wife liked it when she saw it. It is a great camera for someone looking for a camera that is simple to use, yet has enough features including zoom, for the camera to produce a good quality photo's as well. In fact I am pleased I brought her a 4GB SD card, as she has not stopped snapping since Christmas day.
In conclusion, it's an easy to use camera, that does all you need to take a good picture, and of course if your female, it's pink!
In conclusion, it's an easy to use camera, that does all you need to take a good picture, and of course if your female, it's pink!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Not a great Camera
The order was received well within the time scale but sadly the product has not lived up to any expectations I may have had. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Joker03
happy
There are a lot of negative reviews about this, but I like it. I don't want to be David Bailey, just take simple pictures. Read more
Published 3 months ago by comfy
nice camera
Nice camera bought for my daughter. She liked the colour, picture quality is not very good but overall good for the price.
Published 3 months ago by Ajmal
vivitar vivicam review
it was a birthday present for my niece, the product came on time and was as described. would recommend to friends and family.
Published 3 months ago by miggs91
Childs 1st Camera
This is a great little camera and it produces good pictures at both 3 and 5mp settings.
I gave it a good testing before presenting to to my 6 year old grandchild. Read more
I gave it a good testing before presenting to to my 6 year old grandchild. Read more
Published 3 months ago by James A. Metcalf
nice little camera
bought this for a child as its so easy to use, basic camera no thrills but great as a first camera
Published 5 months ago by G. D. Foremann
Pink for Girls!
As far as I can see, this is just what I wanted. Haven't tried to use it as it's a Xmas present for my grand-daughter. She will soon find out if it's good or not.
Published 18 months ago by Supergran
Perfect first camera.
It is perfect first camera. I bought it for my 5 year old daughter for her not to use my SLR. This little Vivitar is very easy to use, has not too many buttons and simple zoom. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Margot
Excellent present for granddaughter
This was purchased for an 8 year-old granddaughter asking for her first camera. She loved the bright pink and had great fun with it. Read more
Published on 25 Jan 2010 by Mrs. Patricia Stansfield
A good first camera
good little camera, purchased for my 6 year old daughter, its small size is ideal for small hands, its proved easy to use and its pink !
Published on 14 Jan 2010 by crerar.j.
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