Travel Photography - Vivatar T328

I bought a Vivatar camera using Delta moles from the SkyMarketplaxe. Thus camera had 12.1 MP 3x optical zoom micro-macro modes flash etc. It comes with a tripod, case, 2GB SD Card. The camera holds up to 8GB. It has a lithium rechargeable battery with a USB AV cable ll.

Is Vivatar a good brand? The Cannon took more miles and I heard Vivatar is pretty good with the features. As Vivatar is Owens by Sakar it seems really good.

The LCD screen is 3 inches. I can take video on it and I wax wondering where the microphone is for sound as the manual online did not mention it bur it could be standard.

I plan to take photos of airplanes, night city photos etc,

It seems like I got a decent camera despite the negative reviews of Vivatar bur these could be due to user error, I want good looking shots and I like the fact that I can change the ISO settings fron 100-400,

Your advice on how to get the most out of my camera is greatly appreciated. I am going to practice before my trip.

This camera seems like it's above the entry level with all the features and customizations . Is the quality of the lense like Ziess? Who makes the lense for Vicatar? What sets ggem apart from Nikkon Fuji Song Csnnon. My friend said that Vivatar is a good brand of digital cameras.

Please read my post and let me know your opinions about the Vivatar 12.1 NP camera. I want to use it for travel photography and for trip reports.

Thanks

The Vivitar T328 is a discontinued low-end camera that currently retails for about 70 bucks.

I have not used this particular camera, but it does not have a very good reputation. Then again, you cannot expect a lot with this price.

Based on the general spec (tiny sensor, low-cost optics), I would guess the camera is decent for taking snapshots in bright daylight but probably does not perform well in low light or in more demanding conditions.

But, really, take some shots, see how you like it and then decide for yourself. Anybody else cannot really say whether the camera is good enough for your needs or not.

Cheers,
T.

Reviews here: http://www.amazon.com/Vivitar-12-1MP-Camer-Touch-Screen/product-reviews/B001VII6R4/

The. Delta Skymall Marketplace lists the model as the Vivatar VX 328 but I could not find it online. Is the VT328 and Vx328 different models. Thanks

Wow, I haven't heard the name Vivitar in 20 years. In the 70's and 80's they made (or put their name on) kinda low end tripods and pocket flashes. My guess is that someone bought the name and is rebranding cameras as Vivitar.

Wow, I haven't heard the name Vivitar in 20 years. In the 70's and 80's they made (or put their name on) kinda low end tripods and pocket flashes. My guess is that someone bought the name and is rebranding cameras as Vivitar.

Vivitar has never actually "made" anything but their original claim-to-fame was in fact the 283 flash [made by Panasonic] that became the industry standard for professionals as well as amateurs ["not cheap pocket flashes"] and a group of affordable and well built lenses called Vivitar Series-1 that were made by a variety manufacturers and were, originally, often as good and in some cases even better than the equivalent Canon, Minolta, etc.

Since the death of the company's American founder Vivitar has been sold a couple of times and their product portfolio has gone decidedly down-market though they do still sell a decent range of re branded flashes.

Their current line of compact digital cameras are most likely each based on a basic design licensed from Samsung, Panasonic, Olympus, etc. and made by a variety of the same Chinese and Korean OEMs who make everyone elses compact digitals

Thanks for all of your replies. I will test the camera and play around with the settings. It can"t be too bad as Dellta Marketplace would not be selling bad cameras as it would give a bad image.

In my opinion the camera I bought looks as good as a Sony or Olympus as one person replied stating how Vivirar was sold many times. A friend of mine told me that Vivatar is a good brand even today.

It seems like having 12.1 MP 3G optical zoom ISO Settings 100,200,300,400 a flash and other features along with a lithium battery and 8th expandable memory is a good butt.

I plan to take photos of airplanes for trip reports as well as night scenes and arty.

It can"t be too bad as Dellta Marketplace would not be selling bad cameras as it would give a bad image.

Yeah, I wouldn't rely on the fact that SkyMall sells something as an infallible indicator of quality. The Sharper Image for years made a mint selling a whole bunch of crap products.

In my opinion the camera I bought looks as good as a Sony or Olympus as one person replied stating how Vivirar was sold many times. A friend of mine told me that Vivatar is a good brand even today.

The issue isn't whether or not Vivitar is a "good brand", the issue is whether or not the particular camera you plan to buy is any good.

It seems like having 12.1 MP 3G optical zoom ISO Settings 100,200,300,400 a flash and other features along with a lithium battery and 8th expandable memory is a good butt.

Again - not necessarily. I would rather have an 8MP, 28-85 zoom camera with a quality sensor and a great lens then a 16MP, 35-280 zoom camera with a marginal sensor and a crap lens. Vivitar markets more than a dozen 12 MP cameras so you would be well advised to test your camera out before going on vacation or before your return period expires.

In the 70's and 80's they made (or put their name on)

Vivitar has never actually "made" anything

Thank you for correcting me by repeating what I said :rolleyes:

Thank you for correcting me by repeating what I said :rolleyes:

:confused:

Being a bit sensitive aren't we?

I wasn't "correcting" whether or not Vivitar was an OEM or a re-brander/distributor but rather pointing out the fact that they became most well known for high-end [for the time] professional flashes [e.g. 283 and 285] and a series of very high quality lenses - and not "cheap pocket flashes".

But more importantly I was a addressing the OP's questions about his or her camera and the fact that just having a Vivitar label is not in-and-of itself an accurate indicator of either the presence or lack of quality.