Vivitar ViviCam 5399 Digital Camera
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Vivitar's ViviCam 5399 is a compact digital camera that features a 5 megapixel CMOS sensor, an 8.25mm (approx 50mm equivalent) fixed-focal length lens, and the ability to shoot stills and video underwater at depths as low as 15 meters (49').
Images can be composed and viewed post-capture on the camera's 2.4" TFT color LCD screen. Aside from still images, the ViviCam 5399 can also capture AVI video clips for viewing on your computer or uploading to YouTube and other online applications.
Other features found on the Vivitar ViviCam 5399 include AntiShake technology, built-in flash with Red-Eye Reduction, USB 1.1 connectivity, and 32Mb of built-in memory. The ViviCam 5399 also accepts SD/MMC memory cards of up to 2GB capacity, is PictBridge enabled, and powers off 2 AAA batteries (alkaline or rechargeable).
The Vivitar ViviCam 5399 comes with a copy of PhoTags Express software, which enables you to catalog and archive your photos (and prevents file duplication), crop them, make color and tonal adjustments, add captions, and other image editing functions.
- Waterproof
- The Vivitar ViviCam 5399 can shoot stills and video underwater down at depths down to 49 feet below the waves
- Stills & Video Capture
- Capture colorful still images or video clips with equal ease
- AntiShake Technology
- AntiShake technology allows for sharp imagery under lowlight conditions
- Built-in & External Memory
- The Vivitar ViviCam 5399 contains 32Mb of internal memory and accepts SD/MMC memory cards of up to 2GB capacities
- NTSC & PAL Playback
- Stills and video can be played back on TVs on both sides of the Atlantic using the included AV cable
- AAA-powered
- Powers up using easy-to-find-anywhere AAA batteries
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| Camera Type | Compact Digital Point-and-Shoot Camera |
| Imaging | |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 5 Megapixels |
| Sensor | CMOS |
| Bit Depth | 24-Bit RGB |
| File Formats | JPEG, EXIF 2.2, MJPEG (AVI) |
| File Size | 2592 x 1944 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 |
| Color Spaces | sRGB |
| Creative Color Modes | NA |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens | 8.25mm (Fixed) |
| Zoom | 4X Digital |
| Focus Type | Auto AF |
| Focus Range | NA |
| Shooting Controls | |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity | Auto |
| Shutter Speeds | 1/2 - 1/2000-sec |
| Metering | Auto |
| Exposure Modes | Auto |
| White Balance | Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent |
| Burst Capability | 3-frames |
| Self Timer | 10-sec / 20-sec |
| Built-in Flash | Yes |
| Memory | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Memory | 32Mb SDRAM |
| Memory Card Type | SD/MMC |
| Still Images per GB | NA |
| Video Recording | Yes |
| Video Resolution | VGA 640 x 480, QVGA 320 x 240 @ 30fps/15fps |
| Video Clip Length | NA |
| Viewfinder/Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder Type | LCD |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Display | 2.4" TFT LCD |
| Connectivity/System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | USB 1.1 |
| System & Software Requirements | Windows 98SE/2000/XP/Vista |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Operating/Storage Temperature | 0 - 40°C |
| Weatherproofing | Down to 15 Meters Underwater |
| Durability | NA |
| Battery Type | AAA (2) |
| Power Adapter | NA |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 3.3 x 2.2 x 0.86" (85 x 56 x 22mm) |
| Weight | 3.0oz (85g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
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Ratings Distribution
80%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Sports/action (3)
- Travel (3)
- Wildlife (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (3)
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Displaying reviews 1-5
Pros
- Short Lag Time
Cons
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Travel
Comments about Vivitar ViviCam 5399 Digital Camera:
This is a great little camera for the price. We are headed to Hawaii and are thrilled with the size of the screen, and size and weight of the camera. The test pics so far in our pool are great- not perfect but better than you would expect for the price.
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Nice Body Color
Cons
- Limited Zoom
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Vivitar ViviCam 5399 Digital Camera:
I'm a free diver and I wanted a small camera that I could use underwater to capture some of the cool things I see when I'm diving . I live in Hot Springs Arkansas and Photography is my hobby . But finding a housing for my DSLR camera is and expensive undertaking . So , I looked on your site and found this little Vivitar Vivicam 5399 and I just love it ! Yesterday I decided to use its video feature to record my dives and since it shows how long the video runs I can clock my underwater dive time time. Which is great when you want to advance how long you stay underwater and replaying the videos and uploading them to social networking sites is a great way to share what I do with others . [...]
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Vivitar ViviCam 5399 Digital Camera:
We bought this camera because disposable underwater cameras are pretty expensive after developing, and don't take great photos. The photos were pretty good on this camera, but it's a bit hard to use because the case blocks the viewfinder. Still, if you aim well and shoot, it works great.
It's a very lightweight, convenient camera. Using triple A batteries is really easy, and the batteries seemed to last a long time. Also recommend keeping the flash on all the time.
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
Cons
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Vivitar ViviCam 5399 Digital Camera:
I have used this camera quite a few times now and I absolutely LOVE IT! My friends are always amazed by the fact its a water proof camera with a view screen etc. I love it! The only negative is taking self photos is basically impossible unless your arms are like stretch armstrong. :)
Pros
- Water Resistant Case
Cons
- Poor Flash
- Poor Image Quality
- Poor Image Stabilization
- Terrible Pictures
- Too Large / Bulky
Best Uses
- Paper weight
Comments about Vivitar ViviCam 5399 Digital Camera:
I purchased this camera as a cheap little back-up camera for work, but when it arrived i quickly saw and felt that I had made a mistake as it build quality was less than my cheap Nokia cell phone.
Still I pressed on and loaded my AAA Batteries and my 2 Gb Sd card and went out to test it. Over 50% of the photos were not usable as they where twisted and the balance were just really bad. How bad you ask well I used my cheap nokia cell phone camera and the photos where much much better!
This is not a good product unless you are using it for a Paper Weight or Abstract Photos!
My advice spend a little more and stay away from this product.
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What's in the Box
- 2 x AAA Batteries
- Pouch
- Wristband
- Underwater Case
- USB Cable
- Manual
- Drivers/Software CD
- AV Cable
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