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Vivitar VIVICAM-6200W 6.0 MegaPixel Underwater Camera with 4x Digital Zoom 2.0" LCD

Vivitar VIVICAM-6200W 6.0 MegaPixel Underwater Camera with 4x Digital Zoom 2.0" LCD

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Pros:

battery life (2)

  • ...wanted to play. We took along rechargable AA batteries, but never had a problem with battery life during our water excursions, one of which lasted a little over...[1.0]
  • ...snorkeling as long as the rubber seal is ok) - Low price - Decent battery life , it'll last a 1-2 hour snorkel trip on AAs - Case included...[0.8]

camera (2)

  • ...water images and average above the water images. Bottom line this camera is great under water if the visibility is good. The buttons are a bit...[1.0]
  • ... This camera is perfect for underwater pictures AND regular pictures! Last time we went...[1.0]

general (15)

  • ...use. Even the buttons seem to be very durable. The quality of the pics and video are good enough, though they are a little grainy. Perhaps that is because...[1.0]
  • ...colors were crisp and and it picked up some fine details. I am very happy with this purchase and can't wait to snap those shots of the sharks...[1.0]
  • ...shoot that can hold up to banging around and water, it is a great choice . And, for the price, a really good value. It appears to be the...[1.0]
  • ...turned out from this camera. We tested it out in our pool and had a great time trying out the still and video modes. We cannot wait to take...[1.0]

picture quality (15)

  • ...water clarity wasn't very good the day we snorkeled but the photos were very sharp . The only problem I had with it was I didn't rinse it off when...[1.0]
  • ...software to filter out a lot of the overall greenishness. takes very nice pics on land as well - they don't look great on the screen on the...[1.0]
  • ...in a pool our Vivitar 6200W Digital Camera. The camera took very good photos out of the water and under the water. Also the underwater movie...[1.0]
  • ...For the price this is an excellent little camera. It takes good pictures and is easy to use and yes it works underwater just follow the instructions. The...[0.9]

pool (3)

  • ...have to worry about getting sand in it or getting it wet and we have great pool and beach shots now. Pretty rugged unit!...[1.0]
  • ...pictures turned out from this camera. We tested it out in our pool and had a great time trying out the still and video modes. We cannot wait to...[0.9]
  • ...better at a greater distance. The underwater video taken in pools was crystal clear. I also tested the camera half in and half out of the...[0.8]

price (8)

  • ...I wanted an inexpensive waterproof camera for the beach. After checking out the cost...[1.0]
  • ...is the first underwater digital camera that I would consider affordable for causal users. We go snorkeling every summer and have used...[1.0]
  • ...think that this camera has done what I wanted it for, and was a reasonable price . I think I am expecting this camera to work like my other more...[1.0]
  • ...camera is an excellent choice for the average snorkeler/swimmer. The price is excellent , AA batteries are easy to come by and the price of SD cards...[1.0]

quality pictures underwater (2)

  • ...the camera counts pictures. Pros: Its waterproof. It takes decent pictures underwater , when you actually get it pointed at the subject. Overall,...[0.8]
  • ...the daytime but took poor ones at night. The camera also took good pictures underwater after some playing with the settings. great camera to take to...[0.8]

reliability (15)

  • ...wanted to play. We took along rechargable AA batteries, but never had a problem with battery life during our water excursions, one of which...[1.0]
  • ...etc. I snorkeled in rough seas on Maui and it held up fine, very durable well armored, it's rated for 30 feet underwater, but I took...[1.0]
  • ...and very expensive. Overall, I am happy with the purchase. No trouble with the shipping, it came as expected on time and in good shape...[1.0]
  • ...open and the batteries and card fell out. Put them back and it worked fine , none the worse for wear. It's also very simple to use, easy...[1.0]

shots (4)

  • ...in automatic mode are quite respectable and he's taken some pretty good shots of our pets and family members, all on his own. He can also...[1.0]
  • ...online albums along with all of our other pics. We got a lot of great shots and used the video feature on a dolphin swim which was AWESOME...[0.8]
  • ...of the camera is a bit slow (takes 2-3 seconds between each shot) but the photo quality is very good in daylight conditions. We weren't as impressed with the early...[0.4]
  • ...generally pleased with the results. I did have trouble composing my shots, as the LCD viewfinder was useless underwater. The controls need improvement as well and there...[-0.6400000000000001]

sound quality (2)

  • ...camera before taking the videos it would have worked better. The sound quality of the video is wonderful . I'm still trying to figure out if I can adjust the exposure...[0.7200000000000001]
  • ...overall, its the a great underwater digital camera under $200. Pros: - Video mode with sound (which also works well underwater) - Photo quality in daylight...[0.6400000000000001]

underwater (4)

  • ...Superb service and it's a great underwater camera for a very reasonable price. I had tried a protective...[0.8]
  • ...Works GREAT underwater for photos and video. The buttons are easy to use underwater and the camera didn't leak once. - The microphone that doesn...[0.8]
  • ... I still can't find a way to take good low-light pictures. Pros: - Works GREAT underwater for photos and video. The buttons are easy to use underwater...[0.6400000000000001]
  • ...did have trouble composing my shots, as the LCD viewfinder was useless underwater . The controls need improvement as well and there needs to be...[-0.8]

underwater photo quality (3)

  • ...This camera is perfect for underwater pictures AND regular pictures! Last time we went snorkeling we made the...[0.8]
  • ...girls at the swimming pool this summer. They love to swim, and I really like underwater pictures . There have been several things that I have noticed that this...[0.8]
  • ...under $200. Pros: - Video mode with sound (which also works well underwater) - Photo quality in daylight situations is very good - Case is well designed (2 latches to keep the battery/SD card...[0.8]

usability (1)

  • ...us. My brother has this camera and told us about it. It's so easy to use , and transfer the pictures on the pc to send to family and friends...[1.0]

video quality (3)

  • ...to learn, and the ability to switch between still photos and video was wonderful , particularly as the seal wanted to play. We took along rechargable...[0.9]
  • ...rechargable batteries. The only pictures that didn't come out well were the videos of seagulls I took on a very bright sunshiny day. They came...[0.8]
  • ...cameras, but that's to be expected. Switching from photo to video was very easy . To view the photos you've already taken, just push a button...[0.8]

visibility (2)

  • ...water images. Bottom line this camera is great under water if the visibility is good . The buttons are a bit hard on this camera and also you can...[1.0]
  • ...snorkeling at Hanuma bay... It was cloudy with a bit of rain and so visibility was not so great . However, I got some decent images with this camera under water...[-0.8]
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