Vivitar ViviCam 6380u

Description: The Vivitar ViviCam 6380u is a 6-megapixel, compact camera.Compared to other compact digital cameras on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $185.

Pros: Weighing only 5.3 ounces without battery and media, this digital camera is rather light relative to its competitors.

Cons: Has 6-megapixel resolution, which is somewhat lower than some similarly priced digital cameras.

Suitability: Made for travel, since it won't take up a lot of space.A recommended use, based on key features, is framed photos for the home.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 12x16 or larger.

Value: Overall, this digital camera's features are in line with its price.

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• Manufacturer: Vivitar Corp.
• Part Number: 60445

• General

• Product Type Digital camera - Compact
• Width 3.4 in
• Depth 0.9 in
• Height 2.1 in
• Weight 5.3 oz
• Body Material Stainless steel

• Main Features

• Resolution 6 megapixels
• Webcam Capability Yes
• Color Support Color
• Optical Sensor Type CCD
• Effective Sensor Resolution 6,000,000 pixels
• Light Sensitivity ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO auto
• Digital Zoom 4.4 x
• Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
• Max Shutter Speed 1/1000 sec
• Min Shutter Speed 1/2 sec
• Exposure Metering Spot, Center-weighted
• Exposure Modes Manual, Program, Automatic
• Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
• White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
• White Balance Presets Cloudy, Sunset, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten light
• Digital Video Format AVI
• Still Image Format JPEG
• TV Tuner None
• Video Capture AVI - 640 x 480, AVI - 320 x 240

• Memory / Storage

• Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
• Floppy Drive None
• Image Storage JPEG 2816 x 2112, JPEG 2272 x 1704, JPEG 1600 x 1200, JPEG 640 x 480

• Camera Flash

• Camera Flash Built-in flash
• Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
• Red Eye Reduction Yes

• Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - 5.8 mm - 17.4 mm - F/2.8-4.8
• Focal Length 5.8 mm - 17.4 mm
• Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 35 - 105 mm
• Focus Adjustment Automatic
• Min Focus Range 19.7 in
• Macro Focus Range 6-50cm
• Lens Aperture F/2.8-4.8
• Optical Zoom 3 x
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

• Additional Features

• Self Timer Yes
• Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 10 sec
• Additional Features Direct print, Auto power save, PictBridge support

• Viewfinder

• Viewfinder Type None

• Display

• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
• Display Form Factor Built-in
• Display Format 230,400 pixels

• Digital Player (Recorder)

• Type None

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x Docking station, 1 x USB, 1 x DC power input
• Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

• Software

• Software Drivers & Utilities

• System Requirements for PC Connection

• Operating System Support MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows 98 SE, Apple Mac OS 8.6 or later
• Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive

• Miscellaneous

• Included Accessories Carrying strap, Docking station
• Cables Included USB cable, A/V cable

• Power

• Power Device Battery charger - External

• Battery

• Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )

Vivitar Corp.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.vivitar.com/
• Address: 1280 Rancho Conejo Blvd.
  Newbury Park, CA 91320, , .
• Phone: 805/498-7008