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Vivitar DVR 840XHD 8.1 Megapixels High Definition Digital Video Camcorder with 5x Optical, 4x Digital Zoom and 3.0'' TFT LCD Display, Red

Vivitar DVR 840XHD 8.1 Megapixels High Definition Digital Video Camcorder with 5x Optical, 4x Digital Zoom and 3.0'' TFT LCD Display, Red
alaScore 71

49 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 49 reviews of Vivitar DVR 840XHD 8.1 Megapixels High Definition Digital Video Camcorder with 5x Optical, 4x Digital Zoom and 3.0'' TFT LCD Display, Red. The average rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the memory. The image quality is also mentioned favorably. Reviews are divided on the price.

design, image quality, memory

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Vivitar DVR 840XHD 8.1 Megapixels High Definition Digital Video Camcorder with 5x Optical, 4x Digital Zoom and 3.0'' TFT LCD Display, Red is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 71/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Vivitar DVR 840XHD 8.1 Megapixels High Definition Digital Video Camcorder with 5x Optical, 4x Digital Zoom and 3.0'' TFT LCD Display, Red

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 user reviews of Vivitar DVR 840XHD 8.1 Megapixels High Definition Digital Video Camcorder with 5x Optical, 4x Digital Zoom and 3.0'' TFT LCD Display, Red from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. People really like the memory. The image quality is also mentioned favorably, but comments are divided on the price.

design, image quality, memory

44% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (radioshack.com)

All I can say is WOW!

 

This camera is great, movies look life-like on my 46" HD lcd television. This camera is easy to use and the display is very clear, I am extremely happy with this camera and for the price it was well worth every penny.

Comfortable to Operate, Easy to Use, Great Picture Quality, Large Clear LCD

Poor In Low Light

Feb, 2010

Consumer review (radioshack.com)

Horrible

 

I really can't stand this camera. It's horrible with low light, and even in good light, or ambient light, it's not 1080p quality. Nowhere near. The first few videos I made had poor audio quality, froze up on my computer, and the audio also never...

Poor Image Quality, Poor In Low Light, Poor Sound, Short Battery Life

Feb, 2010

Consumer review (radioshack.com)

Very unhappy with this product

 

Does not have good audio or video for recording bands. ( audio is very distorted )

Comfortable to Operate

No External Mic Input, Poor Image Quality, Poor In Low Light, Poor Sound

Feb, 2010

Consumer review (radioshack.com)

RADIO SHACK EXTRA INSURANCE IS NOT WORTH

 

EXTRA WARRANTY IS NOT WORTH PURCHASING. [...]. THE CAMERA HINGE BROKE IN THE FIRST 2 MONTHS AND IT IS NOT COVERED.

BLURRY PICS

NOT USER FRIENDLY

Feb, 2010

Consumer review (radioshack.com)

This vivtar

 

Man Im be honest no lie. It seems that we have some liers on this trying to talk up for this piece of junk. I guess yall are the ones who made it because in no way someone could be in the movie business for 20 years and say this is a good thing. this...

Poor Image Quality, Poor In Low Light, Poor Sound

Feb, 2010

Consumer review (radioshack.com)

Passable Macro, fails at everything else

 

The quality on this camera varies dramatically based on the distance of the target. Up close (between 3inches to 2 feet.) It's fine, but anything further than that and you'll start to notice the shake.

Simple Controls

Inadequate Features, Low-Quality Recordings, Poor Battery Life, Poor Sound

Dec, 2009

Consumer review (radioshack.com)

good times

 

perfect for the price

Comfortable to Operate, Durable, Great Features, Great Picture Quality, Great Sound, Simple Controls, Versatile

Dec, 2009

Consumer review (radioshack.com)

Great Gift for My Mom

 

My 76 year old mom wanted a cam corder. She had purchased a very in-expensive one via a TV shopping network...it was worthless. I bought this one for her for a little more, and it does so much more...only for a few dollars.

Comfortable to Operate, Durable, Great Features, Great Picture Quality, Great Sound, Simple Controls, Versatile

Dec, 2009

Consumer review (radioshack.com)

NOT SO GREAT

 

Got this camera 2 mos. ago,it has mono sound, and every time you set the cameras controls where you want them, it goes back to default setting,you have to put the setting where you want them again and again.I also hate it when you open the lcd screen...

Comfortable to Operate, Durable, Simple Controls

Inadequate Features, Low-Quality Recordings, Poor Battery Life

Nov, 2009

Consumer review (radioshack.com)

Nice Camera for the money

 

I made it a point to add a review about this camera... I have worked in the film industry for nearly 20 years around the top of the line equipment. Up front I must say I am not a DP or cam operator so I do not directly work with cameras. I work in the...

Comfortable to Operate, Durable, Great Features, Great Picture Quality

Poor Sound

Oct, 2009

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