GoPro Rip off Vivtar DVR Action cam 39.98

Klondike1020 · February 20th, 2014, 09:23 AM

Has anyone gotten this camera!!
it is a fraction of the cost of my go pro but seems like a perfect accessory camera to get the other views and I don't have to be as protective of it since its not my beloved go pro!

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Vivitar-DV...er=lw9MynSeamY

misfitsailor · February 20th, 2014, 09:53 AM

I like my Hero3, but that Vivitar could be used for shots too dangerous for the good camera.

jcgss77 · February 24th, 2014, 09:34 PM

The reviews are not too good, but for that price and from Wal Mart, it is definitely worth a shot. It can easily be returned if it stinks. I think I just might give it a shot.

rasta · February 25th, 2014, 12:30 AM

Dude...good find. It's got a lot of terrible reviews, but unless you're looking to make a Hollywood movie, what does it matter? For my purposes, it'll work fine. I got a black one though, the other 3 looked kinda silly IMO :/

Link to original page on YouTube.

csmith12 · February 25th, 2014, 08:15 AM

I have used this cam before. Stay clear unless you don't care about the quality of the vid. The screen on the back for aiming and review is nice though. I have some track video floating around if you wanna see it.

rasta · February 25th, 2014, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

I have used this cam before. Stay clear unless you don't care about the quality of the vid. The screen on the back for aiming and review is nice though. I have some track video floating around if you wanna see it.

Yes please

csmith12 · February 25th, 2014, 09:46 AM

K, give me some time and I will post some vid.

Brian · February 25th, 2014, 02:04 PM

Yeah, that's a good enough cam for throwing around. Don't expect a good quality video or any impressive battery life, though.

If you don't want to shell out the $399 for a high end GoPro there's a Sony action cam for $168 or a Contour ROAM 2 for $199 which both get the job done.

I don't recommend Drift Innovation cameras because even though battery life is better than GoPro, their their priced the same as go pro but the video quality is sub par and that's the main thing that's important for any video camera is the quality. I tried their top model (Ghost-S) and compared it to a GoPro Black 3+. It's crazy how much better the GoPro is.

rasta · February 25th, 2014, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

K, give me some time and I will post some vid.

ez12a · February 25th, 2014, 11:44 PM

or how about craigs? Hero 2s can be found for approx $100-130. it will beat the pants off the vivitar.

csmith12 · February 26th, 2014, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ez12a

or how about craigs? Hero 2s can be found for approx $100-130. it will beat the pants off the vivitar.

^^^ this of course if you spring for a bit more you can get a Contour HD w/ GPS $200 off ebay.

Sorry, Vivitar footage uploading now. Stay tuned.

csmith12 · February 26th, 2014, 10:45 AM

Here is some race footage with a Vivitar cam taken in mid 2013.

Link to original page on YouTube.

ps.... Only use the amount of track you need, no more, no less. Sheesh....

rasta · February 26th, 2014, 11:55 AM

Wow that's pretty terrible

. Oh well

Ducati999 · February 26th, 2014, 11:57 AM

CSmith12 Thanks for the video. I know this is a post about a type of video camera but your track video really made my day. I have not been able to ride my bike for over 5 weeks now and your vid just made me smile and remember why I love to ride

csmith12 · February 26th, 2014, 12:27 PM

@Ducati999 - I aim to please.

Seen this one? It's from the middle of last year when choneofakind and I went to mid-ohio. I take a warm up lap then start having some fun, made it kinda like a game. lol

No cbr's were actually harmed during the making of this video. bwahahahahha

Link to original page on YouTube.

/sorry for threadjack

beniblanco · February 26th, 2014, 12:44 PM

I think the Sony action cam is pretty good and best bang for buck on a action camera. I got one for Christmas and it's not the most or least expensive camera out there but a lot of reviews on youtube compare it with the Go Pro and others and it does very well in many scenarios.

rasta · February 26th, 2014, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

butt view video

What cam was this taken with? How did you achieve such a wide angle?

csmith12 · February 26th, 2014, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rasta

What cam was this taken with? How did you achieve such a wide angle?

There are many kinds of gopros. That vid was taken with this one, NOTE the wide angle lens.

rasta · March 7th, 2014, 11:34 PM

So in case anyone cares; the Vivitar actually records some pretty good quality video (see attached photo for screenshot). Buuuuut it records an AVI file that is coded some funky way that wasn't readable by Final Cut Pro (not sure about other software). So in order to edit down video, you need to convert it and that kind of diminishes some of the quality. Audio is also pretty bad, but I don't plan on using it because I have another camera setup. Here's a short video I took on the way to the gym. Is it worth $40? I'll let you decide.

Link to original page on YouTube.

February 20th, 2014, 09:23 AM	#1
Klondike1020 Intrepid Adventurer Name: Josh Location: Rochester/Buffalo NY Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 GSXR 750 , 71 cb350streettracker, 07 Polaris Predator 500 Posts: A lot.	GoPro Rip off Vivtar DVR Action cam 39.98 Has anyone gotten this camera!! it is a fraction of the cost of my go pro but seems like a perfect accessory camera to get the other views and I don't have to be as protective of it since its not my beloved go pro! http://www.walmart.com/ip/Vivitar-DV...er=lw9MynSeamY __________________________________________________ LIFE IS NOT FOR REGRETS OR EXCUSES. Breath deep, seek peace. Embrace the Madness. Life is good, let it be

February 20th, 2014, 09:53 AM	#2
misfitsailor Ninjette Jockey Name: Tim Location: Stockton, Ca Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R, Harley Davidson Heritage Softail, 2 Honda Monkeys, Polini & GRC mini GP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	I like my Hero3, but that Vivitar could be used for shots too dangerous for the good camera. __________________________________________________ For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?.

February 25th, 2014, 12:30 AM	#4
rasta Your face Name: Wes Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CBR650f Posts: A lot.	Dude...good find. It's got a lot of terrible reviews, but unless you're looking to make a Hollywood movie, what does it matter? For my purposes, it'll work fine. I got a black one though, the other 3 looked kinda silly IMO :/ Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________ "even a proper fitting helmet can 'get loose'" -csmith

February 25th, 2014, 08:15 AM	#5
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	I have used this cam before. Stay clear unless you don't care about the quality of the vid. The screen on the back for aiming and review is nice though. I have some track video floating around if you wanna see it. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

February 25th, 2014, 09:46 AM	#7
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	K, give me some time and I will post some vid. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

February 24th, 2014, 09:34 PM	#3
jcgss77 Its not a 250,its a Ninja Name: Shaun Location: Little Rock, AR Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): '11 CBR250R, '22 CFMOTO 300NK Posts: 278	The reviews are not too good, but for that price and from Wal Mart, it is definitely worth a shot. It can easily be returned if it stinks. I think I just might give it a shot.

February 25th, 2014, 02:04 PM	#8
Brian ninjette.org sage Name: Brian Location: Boston MA Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): 08 250R Posts: 639	Yeah, that's a good enough cam for throwing around. Don't expect a good quality video or any impressive battery life, though. If you don't want to shell out the $399 for a high end GoPro there's a Sony action cam for $168 or a Contour ROAM 2 for $199 which both get the job done. I don't recommend Drift Innovation cameras because even though battery life is better than GoPro, their their priced the same as go pro but the video quality is sub par and that's the main thing that's important for any video camera is the quality. I tried their top model (Ghost-S) and compared it to a GoPro Black 3+. It's crazy how much better the GoPro is.

February 25th, 2014, 11:44 PM	#10
ez12a ninjette.org member Name: Ryan Location: OC, CA Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (Sold), 2007 SV650S Posts: 161	or how about craigs? Hero 2s can be found for approx $100-130. it will beat the pants off the vivitar.

February 26th, 2014, 10:45 AM	#12
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Here is some race footage with a Vivitar cam taken in mid 2013. Link to original page on YouTube. ps.... Only use the amount of track you need, no more, no less. Sheesh.... __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

February 26th, 2014, 11:55 AM	#13
rasta Your face Name: Wes Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CBR650f Posts: A lot.	Wow that's pretty terrible . Oh well __________________________________________________ "even a proper fitting helmet can 'get loose'" -csmith

February 26th, 2014, 11:57 AM	#14
Ducati999 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ant Location: Wooster Join Date: Dec 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ducati 999 2012 Ninja 250r Ducati748 Yellow finally running 2003 SV650 S (SOLD) Posts: A lot.	CSmith12 Thanks for the video. I know this is a post about a type of video camera but your track video really made my day. I have not been able to ride my bike for over 5 weeks now and your vid just made me smile and remember why I love to ride

February 26th, 2014, 12:27 PM	#15
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	@Ducati999 - I aim to please. Seen this one? It's from the middle of last year when choneofakind and I went to mid-ohio. I take a warm up lap then start having some fun, made it kinda like a game. lol No cbr's were actually harmed during the making of this video. bwahahahahha Link to original page on YouTube. /sorry for threadjack __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School Last futzed with by csmith12; February 26th, 2014 at 12:28 PM. Reason: spelling

February 26th, 2014, 12:44 PM	#16
beniblanco ninjette.org member Name: B Location: Ontario, Canada Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 black Ninja 250r Posts: 114	I think the Sony action cam is pretty good and best bang for buck on a action camera. I got one for Christmas and it's not the most or least expensive camera out there but a lot of reviews on youtube compare it with the Go Pro and others and it does very well in many scenarios.

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