Price: $84.99 as of 11/21/2009 19:11 EST
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Binding: Electronics
Brand: Vivitar
Item Dimensions: 75
Label: Vivitar
Manufacturer: Vivitar
MPN: VV8400YL
Publisher: Vivitar
Studio: Vivitar
Features:- 8.1 Megapixel Resolution
- 2.4" Screen
- Movie Mode
- SD Card Support
- 8X Digital Zoom
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Editorial Review:
Product Description:
The ViviCam 8400 is a truly unique holiday camera allowing you to take unforgettable photos and shoot short movies up to 10 meters underwater. Unlike many competitiors, the camera features integrated waterproof casing offers a truly great value and lots of fun. The waterproof case makes it a perfect companion for any beach holiday, not only diving but also surfing, rafting but also keeps the camera safe from sand and rain. It features internal memory and is powered by standard AA batteries.
Average Rating: 
Rating:  -
I bought this camera right before a trip to California. I thought it was a good price for a waterproof camera. It did great on a kayaking trip and a rafting trip. Both times I dipped it in the water to see if it would do okay, and it did. The next trip, though, was snorkeling. Within about 5 minutes of being in the water, the camera was shot. Water had gotten into the battery compartment and totally fried it. Tonight I called Vivitar customer service to see about their warranty. They will send me a replacement, but no refund. So now I've traded a not-very-good camera for the same thing. I would stay away from this camera.
Rating:  -
I have to say I am pretty pleased with this camera. We bought it to take on our river trip and also use on our boat. It doesn't do that great indoors, but really why would you use a waterproof camera inside anyway? It takes really clear photos. My only complaint is the zoom. It says 8X zoom, but they aren't clear when zoomed in, you see the pixels too much. Also when used above the water you have to make sure there isn't water on the lens or you'll get water spots on the pictures. All-in-all, for the price this is a GREAT camera. Well worth the money. I have to say it takes better pictures than my every day camera.
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I bought this for a Florida Keys trip because I had been extremely disappointed with the disposable underwater cameras we used on a previous trip. This one did a good job considering the price--not fantastic. If you want fantastic performance, you will have to buy and spend accordingly. The biggest complaints I have are the inability to see the screen in sunlight and without a viewfinder, sort of shooting blind. Also, sound would have been nice with the video option. When swimming/snorkeling, it is very hard to hold the camera steady because the water moves you and the camera with it, causing some still shots to blur and the videos can make viewers sea sick. If you can stand up to take your underwater shots, your results will be better (but you can't stand on the reef). The pictures and videos I took while standing in the pool (underwater and out) were very good. This camera does a better job on a sunny day, in clearer water and I did get some great video and still shots of our reef snorkeling. I took lots of pictures above the water as well, and they turned out great--but don't depend on the maximum zoom--those pictures were pretty grainy. I just took multiple pictures and videos and had some that were wonderful, some that were deleted. It doesn't come with a memory card-- I used a 2g, class 4 card with no problems. I thought the battery life was acceptable as well--shot all day on the same set of rechargeable batteries. I just wanted an inexpensive underwater camera with video option to use maybe once a year, and it proved to be an acceptable option.
Rating:  -
I'm an amateur photographer who is used to shooting pictures that I'm very happy with on a compact zoom. I bought this camera to take pictures of my kids doing all of their water activities during the summer and have been pretty disappointed.
Pros:
- cheaper than a disposable after several uses
- some pictures are okay, or can be edited to be decent. Large megapix gives you more to work with in terms of editing (and boy, do you need it with this camera.)
Cons:
- No viewfinder, and the screen is virtually impossible to see in the daylight
- Buttons are not responsive or intuitive
- Flash is too weak to provide adequate fill flash
- Some pics are distorted - not just blurry, but wavy.
- Screen is easily scratched, as is the lens - there is no lens cover.
- After using the camera a few times during swimming, the body is peeling.
Rating: -
This camera feels bulky and light, like cheap chinese electronics, the buttons are not responsive, the firmware has few options and constantly resets some things (like flash settings). It doesn't use a standard USB mini cable as the description claims. The imaging sensor is horrible - The pictures are flat and grainy, and almost as bad as my camera phone. I returned it within 24 hours.
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