Vivitar DVR781HD HD Waterproof Action Video Camera Camcorder with Helmet & Bike Mounts (Pink)

My feeling are decidedly mixed on this product: on the one hand, the image quality is totally inadequate for any commercial use or any use that requires resolution above 640x480. The HD resolution is merely a scaled-up version of the base resolution, so you're getting a bigger file size, but no additional resolution. At 1280 x 720, you can't even make out road signs 7-8 car lengths ahead of you. And, at that resolution, a 4 minute video clip is over 500MB. Image compression makes the photos look like you used a 90s-era "Pastel" filter from a photo-editing program. On the other hand, getting a camera, a waterproof case, a helmet mount, handlebar mount, and a stand mount for under $25 is ridiculously cheap. The mounting mechanism will work with existing tripods, but is not compatible with GoPro mounts, so you will need an adapter if you want to use the included mounts with a GoPro-style camera when you decide to upgrade. In the final analysis, its not very useful for much in the way of serious filming, but its an affordable, fun little entry-level camera that you can use to get the hang of action shots. Or give it to the kids so they won't touch your "good" camera.

The flimsy latch on camera's water-proof case was broken out of the box. I called Vivitar several times over last 8 months requesting a replacement. I finally gave up on ever getting a replacement case and decided to use it for my daughter's bike instead. So 8 months after receiving it, I got around to inserting a SD chip and turning it on. The camera worked about 1 day then died. Don't be fooled by the Vivitar brand-name. This so-called camera is junk.

Arrived exactly as described

This was such a great investment. I purchased 2 for my son and his friend to use while on vacation, they used it snow tubing, on go karts, water slides, and in a ball as they rolled down a hill....SUCH GREAT MEMORIES WERE CAPTURED!

Absolute garbage. Cheap plastic and stopped working within days. I would highly recommend spending a couple extra dollars and getting the 786 model. Much better camera for the money.

It doesnt really take the greatest quality movies or pictures. You get what you pay for.

Well I had high hopes for this camera.Pros:The water tight compartment works great.The photos from the camera stills are pretty clean.Now, the video is great inside the building and would probably be good outside.Lot's of attachments to cover just about any way to use the camera.Cons;No HDMI output.720p30HD video resolution is not bad, but 1080pHD would be much clearer.As for the video, I really can't say. The camera I got had a problem.The Luminus White level was extremely over modulated.I returned it and ordered the sj4000 Sport Cam which has 1080pHD.

good does not have a long charge