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03/16/2005 04:23:35 PM · #1


//www.woot.com

I have no idea about the image quality... but a 6MP for $200 ain't a bad starter kit for the digi-newbie!

FOr those not familiar with Woot, they are a "one item for sale per day, and it sells for one day only". Neat idea. I check it every day just to see their special.

:D

Message edited by author 2005-03-16 16:23:45.
03/16/2005 04:27:15 PM · #2
Vivitar used to make some good lenses a few years back.

No idea what camera will be like, could be worth a gamble??

Tho, I would tend not to bother...there are better brand available under $200.

Steve
03/16/2005 05:18:03 PM · #3
While no substitute for a DSLR, this camera has some impressive features! It has user selectable ISO 50,100 & 200; auto or manual focus settings; spot or matrix exposure; aperture priority or shutter priority; and features a tiff format setting for unprocessed images. Like to see a review of this camera!
03/16/2005 05:19:37 PM · #4
It probably uses a tiny sensor with maybe 1.5 megapixels and interpolates. I would laugh SO hard if someone even THOUGHT of comparing it to the Digital Rebel.
03/16/2005 05:22:18 PM · #5
Originally posted by Plexxoid:

It probably uses a tiny sensor with maybe 1.5 megapixels and interpolates. I would laugh SO hard if someone even THOUGHT of comparing it to the Digital Rebel.


Not so. The sensor is 6.3 megapixels and 1/1.8" in size, unlike so many of the overhyped 'interpolated' el cheapo cameras.
03/16/2005 05:32:48 PM · #6
Ok, assuming that's true, the noise from pixels that small would be unbearable. Notice that dpreview, dcresource, and stevesdigicams don't review Vivtars. They are the el cheapos.

Edit: I'd put that $200 to good use if I were you, save up for a camera you won't regret buying, such as a Canon A520 or A85.

Message edited by author 2005-03-16 17:34:24.
03/16/2005 05:49:02 PM · #7
Same sensor size as the Canon G6.
03/16/2005 06:21:28 PM · #8
WOOT SUCKS USA only ;(

how am I supposed to buy their junk if they donĀ“t want to ship it to Iceland ?

well.. I just have to use my 20D ;)
03/17/2005 12:02:23 AM · #9
Originally posted by Plexxoid:

Ok, assuming that's true, the noise from pixels that small would be unbearable.


That's the second time you've made a presumptuous (and negative) statement about a product you know nothing about. $200 is an "el cheapo" amount of money... and this is still a decent amount of camera for the money.

EDIT:
Here are some sample pics... looks pretty good to me!
//www.pbase.com/adamantski/vivitar_vivicam_4000


Message edited by author 2005-03-17 00:11:32.
03/17/2005 01:25:17 AM · #10
Too late :(
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