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Vivitar DVR 518
$100.00
Released December, 2009
The Pros:Easy to use, can just pick it up and start recording without reading instructions. Video quality is sharp and clear, better than average for a non-HD camera. Records in easy-to-edit file formats, compatible with most programs.
The Cons:Hard to hear anyone, microphone is weak. Pixel resolution is a bit of a stretched image, doesn't have the sharpness or clarity of an HD camera. Powered by basic AAA batteries, easy to replace and find replacements whenever you want them.
The Vivitar DVR 518 is a low-cost video camera capable of high-resolution recording. This is based on the Vivitar DVR 508, but uses a much more sensitive sensor capable of moderate white balancing to adjust for variable lighting conditions.
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This unit uses fewer AAA batteries as well. To keep costs low the infrared function has been removed and the waterproof cover is not included. The lens uses a fixed focus system that keeps almost everything in focus all at once, which sacrifices some quality in the final video created. Still pictures and video are captured in resolutions of up to 2592x1944 resolution and stored in internal memory or sent to the SD card slot.
Features
- 5 Megapixel sensor
- 4:3 aspect ratio recording
- Up to 2592x1944 pixel resolution
- F3.0 fixed focus lens
- 8x digital zoom
- 2.0 in TFT LCD display
- JPG and AVI file formats
- White balance
- TV out, NTSC or PAL
- USB 2.0
- SD card support
- 3 x AAA (1.5 V) batteries
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easy to use, can just pick it up and start recording without reading instructions
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video quality is sharp and clear, better than average for a non-HD camera
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records in easy-to-edit file formats, compatible with most programs
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hard to hear anyone, microphone is weak
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pixel resolution is a bit of a stretched image, doesn't have the sharpness or clarity of an HD camera
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powered by basic AAA batteries, easy to replace and find replacements whenever you want them
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older technology, can get better quality video recording at the same price now
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