Vivitar Vivicam 3625 2.1MP Digital Camera

The 3625 can be used to capture short video clips and as a PC Web cam, providing live video to your PC via USB connection. It also comes with 8 MB internal memory and can be expanded using optional Secure Digital (SD) memory cards. The 3625 offers imaging versatility, with the ability to select from two resolutions and three quality settings for their images. Resolution modes include 1600 x 1200 and 800 x 600m, ideal for either print (up to 8 x10), e-mail, or Web applications.

A unique feature of the 3625 is the ability to adjust the image sharpness. You can select from three levels of image sharpness (soft, normal, or hard) according to preferences and output requirements.

Reviewing images can be done with ease using the 1.6-inch TFT (transreflective) LCD screen. Other features include automatic white balance, automatic exposure compensation control, slide show mode, a 10-second timer, and a tripod mounting socket.

Product Description
The stylish V3625 is equipped with a 2.1 mega-pixel CCD image sensor. The simplicity of the fixed focus lens is complemented with a macro mode, as well as 2X digital zoom capability. Images may be reviewed on the 1.6" color TFT-type LCD display. In addition to capturing digital still images, the V3625 can also record short video clips.The V3625 offers imaging versatility. Users may select from two resolutions and three quality settings for their images. Resolution modes include 1600 x 1200 and 800 x 600 - ideal for either print, email, or web applications. Whereas the maximum resolution of JPEG still images is 1600 x 1200, video clips are captured at 320 x 240 in QuickTime MOV format.The V3625 features automatic shooting mode with the additional ability to specify any one of four white balance settings, and adjust exposure compensation. The V3625 produces images that are ready for display or print. Images captured at full resolution yield outstanding prints up to 8" x 10". Images from the V3625 may be viewed and downloaded from the V3625 Image Gallery. The V3625 also supports the DPOF standard for ease of printing with a DPOF compatible printer or at a digital kiosk.

" But unfortunatrely it does this glitchy thing while taking a picture and sometimes in order to take a see your pictures you have to take a picture first."

This is not true. I take plenty of pictures with no hassles.

"The camera freezes a lot meaning you have to shut it down manually which is bad for the camera."

This is not true. My camera has yet to freeze on me after a year of usage.

"I don't recommend this camera unless you have a rechargeable pack of PATIENCE! "

This is also not true. My camera works great. Every problem I've had with it has been an end-user problem. Once I got really pissed becuse it would not power on with the SD card in, but would with it not in. The problem was that I had weak batteries, and SD cards require more energy to power on than Internal RAM. This principle is also true with PDA's. Always expect more power usage when using a memory card over internal RAM.

Also for best results dont use rechargeables, but use Lihtium batteries.

This is an excellent end user camera. For effecient use, its recomended that the operator know what he or she is doing. If you are digital camera illiterate please do not blame it on the camera!


Not a good catch   December 13, 2003
Kyle (Nassau,Bahamas)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

I brought this camera for my bithday and I had a blast with it. The pictures were great and everything. It was even used for my school newspaper! But unfortunatrely it does this glitchy thing while taking a picture and sometimes in order to take a see your pictures you have to take a picture first. The camera freezes a lot meaning you have to shut it down manually which is bad for the camera. I don't recommend this camera unless you have a rechargeable pack of PATIENCE!


Not Very good   November 4, 2003
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

This camera looks better than it is. The buttons and features are nice on it. But the picture quality is ranges from poor to okay. Some photos tend to be bluish cast, some tend to be blurred if the lighting is full sun. Flash pictures seemed to be pretty detailed and clear.

The camera is a battery hog, so use rechargables in it. It doesn't work under Linux only Windows and Mac. No problem handling the downloads under XP worked well.

I purchased on an auction site (not here) and it's going back out there for resale.