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Vivitar Vivicam 8300s 8.1-Megapixel Digital Camera with 2.5-Inch LCD Screen

Vivitar Vivicam 8300s 8.1-Megapixel Digital Camera with 2.5-Inch LCD Screen
Brand: Vivitar
Category: CE

List Price: $599.95
Buy Used: $69.40
You Save: $530.55 (88%)



New (3) Used (4) from $69.40

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars 17 reviews
Sales Rank: 28561

Color: Silver
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Optical Zoom: 3
Display Size: 2.5
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5
Dimensions (in): 4 x 1 x 2

MPN: 8300s
Model: 8300s
UPC: 019643604193
EAN: 0019643604193
ASIN: B000CDKHOY

Release Date: November 16, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: Camera ONLY!!! Has scratches. NO BOX, USB CABLE, MANUAL OR SOFTWARE.

Features:
  • 8.1-megapixel digital camera with 24-bit color CCD image sensor and oversized 2.5-inch LCD display
  • Maximum resolution of roughly 3,250 x 2,500 pixels; 3.x optical zoom with 7.5 to 22.5 mm range
  • Macro mode focuses on objects as close as 2 inches; selectable 4x digital zoom; auto focus with spot and multi-point metering
  • Captures 640 x 480 and 320 x 240 (at 24 frames per second) movie clips with audio; includes 64 MB Secure Digital card
  • Comes with rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack and charger; 3.7 x 2.2 x 1.1 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty

Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Includes Vivitar ViviCam 8300s 8.1 MP Digital Camera USB cable AV cable Wrist strap Pouch case Driver CD-ROM Photo Explorer and Photo Express software User manual.

Amazon.com Product Description
The super-slim, feature-packed Vivicam 8300s digital camera is ideal for all your digital imaging needs. The camera is equipped with an 8.5-megapixel, 24-bit color CCD image sensor that delivers a maximum resolution of approximately 3,250 x 2,500 pixels, along with a 3.x optical power zoom lens that ranges from 7.5 to 22.5 mm. Add in the vast selection of exposure modes and controls and a small chassis that fits easily in most pockets and you have a camera that lends itself to both creative photographers and snapshot hobbyists. In addition, the oversized 2.5-inch LCD is big enough to make critical framing evaluations during recording and playback.

While the zoom lens captures photos from afar, the macro function lets you take a much closer look--as near as 2 inches--without losing focus. The macro mode is great for shooting insects, flower petals, and other detailed but tiny objects. Beginners and casual photographers, meanwhile, will appreciate the Auto Exposure mode, which instinctively assigns shutter speeds from 1/2 to 1/1,500 of a second using center weighted or spot metering so you don't have to adjust the settings yourself. And should the 3.x optical zoom prove insufficient, the camera also includes a selectable 4x digital zoom.

In addition to taking topnotch still images, the Vivicam 8300s captures movie clips with audio. The recording quality ranges from 640 x 480 to 320 x 240 (at 24 frames per second) until the memory card is full. Users can also add voice memos after the images are recorded thanks to the built-in microphone and speaker.

Finally, the Vivicam 8300s comes with photo editing software. The software is particularly convenient, as it preps the photos for e-mail, posting to the Web, or printing. And because of the camera's high-resolution output, you can rest assured that even large print images will look detailed and vivid. Additional features include auto focus with both spot and multi-point metering, automatic white balance with five presets and manual override, exposure control, built-in auto-flash, and a self-timer with 2, 10, or 10+2 second settings.

The Vivicam 8300s, which measures a mere 3.7 by 2.2 by 1.1 inches (W x H x D), comes with USB and video output cables, a lithium-ion battery pack, and an AC adapter/charger. It's also backed by a one-year warranty.

What's in the Box
Vivicam 8300s digital camera, photo editing software on CD-ROM, USB cable, video output cable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack, AD adapter/charger, user's manual.


Customer Reviews:   Read 12 more reviews...

3 out of 5 stars Too slow   August 10, 2007
Linda Martinez (Oakland, CA, USA)
This camera looks amazing... the many megapixels for the price, the rechargable battery, but the truth is that this camera is slow. There is no such thing as spontaneous portraits with this. It is "ask subject to pose" with this one. A pre-flash sometimes ruins a shot by tricking subjects into thinking the shot has already been taken.

Also, the large LCD monitor uses a lot of battery power. Unfortunately, I had to decide when to take photos instead of being free to leave my camera on during an event.


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