Vivitar Vivicam 3780s 3MP Digital Camera

Vivitar Vivicam 3780s 3MP Digital Camera
Manufacturer: Vivitar
Product Type: Photography

Editorial Review:
Product Description
The VIVICAM 3780s is a slim design, feature-packed, 3 MP digital zoom camera with a resolution of 2032 x 1520 pixels and is an affordable choice for anyone seeking a versatile, high quality digital camera that will go anywhere with you. The stylish VIVICAM 3780s is equipped with a 3 mega pixel image sensor. Images may be made at up to 4x digital zoom and played back at up to 6X. magnification. An electronic programmed shutter with speeds of 1/7 to 1/2000 sec with manual compensation of +/- 1.5 EV in 0.3 EV steps allows for changing lighting conditions. The images may be reviewed on the camera's 1.4" color TFT display.In addition to outstanding digital still images, the VIVICAM 3780s also has movie clip capability of 24fps at 320 x 240 resolution. The recorded MPG files may be easily played back on Windows 98 SE or later PCs or Apple computers running OS 9 or above.The VIVICAM 3780s is an ideal camera for use as an all around device for recording events without being excessively large. It will be a joy to carry and use and its crisp images will allow you to print or send images or motion files to friends or for business.

Average customer rating:

Better than nothing
Choose another model!
Disappointing battery, 3 flash shots and its done, even if the batteries arent!!! >:O
Save your money.
Nice camera, easy to use.

Vivitar Vivicam 3780s 3MP Digital Camera

Manufacturer: Vivitar
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

All | Vivitar | Camera & Photo Brands | Camera & Photo Features | Electronics

Digital Cameras | Used Photo & Camera | Specialty Stores | Camera & Photo Features | Electronics

All Digital Cameras | Digital Cameras | Camera & Photo | Categories | Electronics

Under 4x Optical Zoom | Digital Cameras | Camera & Photo | Categories | Electronics

Point-and-Shoot Digital Cameras | Digital Cameras | Camera & Photo | Categories | Electronics
Accessories:

Joby GP1-00EN Gorillapod Flexible Tripod

Product Features:

Image resolution up to 2032 x 1520
Records movies (320 x 240) at 24fps
Built-in auto-flash
USB Mass Storage Device

ASIN: B0009FIVYS

Product Description

The VIVICAM 3780s is a slim design, feature-packed, 3 MP digital zoom camera with a resolution of 2032 x 1520 pixels and is an affordable choice for anyone seeking a versatile, high quality digital camera that will go anywhere with you. The stylish VIVICAM 3780s is equipped with a 3 mega pixel image sensor. Images may be made at up to 4x digital zoom and played back at up to 6X. magnification. An electronic programmed shutter with speeds of 1/7 to 1/2000 sec with manual compensation of +/- 1.5 EV in 0.3 EV steps allows for changing lighting conditions. The images may be reviewed on the camera's 1.4" color TFT display.In addition to outstanding digital still images, the VIVICAM 3780s also has movie clip capability of 24fps at 320 x 240 resolution. The recorded MPG files may be easily played back on Windows 98 SE or later PCs or Apple computers running OS 9 or above.The VIVICAM 3780s is an ideal camera for use as an all around device for recording events without being excessively large. It will be a joy to carry and use and its crisp images will allow you to print or send images or motion files to friends or for business.

Customer Reviews:

Better than nothing.......2007-06-04

I received this camera as a prize while on vacation. This is my first and only digital camera. When I first started using it with regular brand-name batteries, I found that even with the flash off I could only get a dozen or so pictures before the batteries gave out. If the flash is used, you can get 2-3 flash pictures and maybe a couple non-flash pictures. It will power up, flash a low battery message, and power down. However, Eneloop rechargable batteries will give you many more flash shots, and regular, before the camera gives up and you can recharge them, that's a money saver. It takes a couple seconds after taking a shot before it displays on the screen and if you move during that time your shot will be blurry. If a flash is used, it takes a few seconds longer. Plus the flash itself takes ~10 seconds to charge. The auto-adjuster isn't that great, I get a lot of dark pictures when indoors even if there is light if I don't use a flash. If you're in bright light, then you can't see the display (according to the manual this is not a defect). However, since there is no traditional view finder, you have no backup and have to guess that your shot is lined up correctly. The picture itself will be fine, but good luck reviewing it until you're in the shade or inside. I received a SD card with the camera, but if you don't have one, be ready to download pictures off of your camera every dozen or so pictures. I wouldn't have bought this camera if I had a choice, but for a free camera it's better than nothing.

Choose another model!.......2006-06-30

I also bought this camera for average holiday shots, and for my children to use. Like the previous reviewer I am also very disappointed with battery life, problems with memory card formatting, and now it refuses to switch on, even with new batteries.

It is easy to use, but reliability is crucial in a camera. I see an opportunity, but the camera goes on strike, and by the time I get it on, opportunity is history.

Also, there is no troubleshooting guide in the manual or the installation CD, so Vivitar must think the product is bug-free.

Choose another brand, Vivitar should maybe stick to lenses.

Disappointing battery, 3 flash shots and its done, even if the batteries arent!!! >:O.......2006-06-17

I was given this Vivitar 3780s camera recently, and my experience.. well, isnt a fantastic one. As a basic camera, it seemed to do the job at first with normal non flash shots, although I have to admit that even when holding the camera very still, shots would still come out slightly blurry, compared to any conventional/traditional non digital camera. I wasnt too fussy at first as I only wanted something that would work on the odd family holiday venture, the camera is very small and easy to carry, and so this seemed to be exactly what was required.

Where the camera falls down terribly, is in battery power, using the flash. It is tragic! :( I installed two duracell ultra AAAs batteries (possibly the most expensive and longest lasting on the market), and generally after around 2 or 3 flash shots, the camera gives up, states that power is low, and from then on switches off constantly after around 4 seconds of being on! Having checked the batteries, they are of course absolutely fine, at 99% full power, working great with any other device.
The Vivitar 3780s camera just cannot cope. If I install never used before batteries of any type, the camera will work. That is, until I take any more flash shots and ever so slightly reduce battery life. The camera cannot handle these shots, and should not be an included feature. If the flash is switched off, it is true that the camera does last longer, (2 hrs rather than 2 mins), but this is still poor. I think the camera switching off when battery life is still almost at maximum, is a general fault with this particular model of camera, so you are really much better off in going for either another model, or (much wiser) with another brand just to be safe.

I have noticed that this camera is sometimes given away free when joining many companies (eg with clothing/general catalogues or insurance) which perhaps isnt a great sign of quality, and is near impossible to find in high st stores now. The latter being a good thing- I hope this information is of some use, avoid! :(

Save your money........2006-02-11

This camera sounds good in specs, but the pictures are what you'd expect from an inexpensive digital camera. The colors are washed out, and the images are poor quality. Spend a little more money and get a betterr camera.

Nice camera, easy to use........2006-01-17

I received this camera as a gift, and am very pleased with it. It was simple to use right out of the box, and learned the rest of the features quickly. It's small and very handy. I'm not a photographer, so this is a great camera for beginners who want a good, inexpensive digital camera. Installing the software and uploading pictures was a breeze, and it can even be used as a web cam. The pictures are clear and crisp as long as you keep a relatively steady hand until the shot appears on-screen, and by adjusting the automatic settings you can get a great picture even in the worst lighting. Sometimes you can't even see on-screen what you're looking at, but the picture turns out bright and clear.

Electronics:

Electronics

Electronics

Consumer Electronics

Vivitar V3350 8MB Multi-Mode Digital Camera

Af100xl 3m Anti-glare Computer Filter/glare Reduction/conrast

HANNspree 7" Portable TV with DVD Player

Compaq Armada 7400 - PII 366 MHz - RAM : 64 MB - HD : 10 GB - DVD - Win95 - 14.1" TFT 1024 x 768

Digipower BP-NP900 Replacement Li-Ion Battery for Konica-Minolta NP-900

HP OmniBook 4150 - PII 333 MHz - RAM : 64 MB - HD : 6.4 GB - CD - Win95/98 - 14.1" TFT 1024 x 768

CANON LS-58H

Toshiba Tecra 8000 T300DVD - PII 300 MHz - RAM : 64 MB - HD : 7.6 GB - DVD - Win98 - 14.1" TFT 1024