VIVITAR ViviCam 3705 3.3MP Digital Camera

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Summary: Purchase something else
Review: I've owned and used this camera for almost 8 months, since Christmas 2003. I liked it at first, as it was easy to use and operate. It became quickly apparent, though, that it sucks batteries dry at the speed of light. Whenever I changed the batteries--which was often, 99% of the time I also had to reprogram the camera--a huge pain if you want to catch a particular moment. The 3x digital zoom zooms to 3x, there is no in-between, no control at all over the zoom. Over the last month, the zoom has worked sporadically--not working when I wanted and needed it the most. The picture quality is good, what you would expect, I think, from a 3.3 MP camera. But, overall, I wish I could get my money back.

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Summary: Great camera but a battery sucker!!!
Review: Lets hope that you like to buy batteries cause that is what you will be doing. I loved this camera but i had to replace the batteries all the time. Also everytime i took the batteries or memory disk out I had to re-program the camera. Overall i love it.

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Summary: Eats up batteries like no camera I've ever seen
Review: Regardless of the fact that this camera takes great pictures, it really eats up batteries easily. NiMH's last longer than regular batteries, but still not long enough in my opinion. I'd suggest forking over an extra $50 to get a better camera!

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Summary: Piece of Junk
Review: This camera is a piece. I have had problems with it every since I have gotten it for christmas. I was going to return it but My spouse thought he may know what the problem was. I can take approximately 8 pictures and the batteries are dead. Then even with new batteries it shuts off right when it comes on. I don't recommend this camera to anyone.