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Model:
DVR917HD-BLK-BB
SKU:
6060600
Your price for this item is $71.99
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Customer reviews

Rating 3.5 out of 5 stars with 441 reviews

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    Rating 3.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 3.1 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 3.5 out of 5 stars

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67%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers frequently mention the great value for the price, praising the video quality and ease of use. The included accessories and features like 4K recording, waterproofing, and a remote control also receive positive feedback. However, customers commonly complain about the short battery life, with some experiencing overheating and connectivity issues.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

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  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    You get what you pay for.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I didn't have high expectations for this device. I was pleasantly surprised at its initial performance. Sadly, that pleasure was short-lived, as was the device itself. It failed at the most inopportune time. Caveat Emptor!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Absolute Garbage.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    After 3 hours charging the battery barely lasted almost 10 minutes. This is the second in a series since the first one I purchased I had to return. It booted to a white screen...

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Vivitar Customer Service
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      Hello, please email [email protected] and we would be happy to send you a replacement battery! vivitar

  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    DO NOT BUY - VERY POOR QUALITY

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Camera battery fully charged only last 45 second before reading 3/4 empty. The remote battery was DOA. Could not get the aap to sinc to camera.. Not worth the effort.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Vivitar Customer Service
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      Hi, we apologize you experienced an issue with your camera. We would be happy to troubleshoot with you if you please email [email protected] or call 1-800-592-9541. vivitar

  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Bad batterie

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this cameras for my kids, the batteries can’t hold much time it needed to recharge right away and I took to long to return it so I stack with it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Junk

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    After returning first one for not working at all the second one needs returned also. Bought and took on a vacation trip abd battery lasted maybe 5 mins...

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Poor Man's GoPro

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    i needed a couple of small cameras to shoot B and C roll for a movie. Did not want to go to the expense of two more GoPro's. While this is not as fancy or robust, it shoots in 1080 which is what I needed.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Not what I needed

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good product but not what I needed.I purchased the Vivitar - 4K Action Camera with Remote but ended up returning it because it was just to small for me to use.It worked great but just not big enough

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Do not waste your money

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very poor quality recordings. Battery did not last more than 10 minutes at a time. Very dissapointed and returned as quick as possible.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Spend more

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got this because of the price and lure of 4k. Battery doesn't last more than 15 min or less. Ended up buying gopros

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Cheap action cam

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s cheap but shaky as heck and not 4K quality. It overheated fast too and froze and battery would not hold a charge. I returned it

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Poor quality image sensor ruins a great deal.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This combo set that includes the camera, mounts, and remote camera shutter seems like a great deal - until you actually review the video and photos it takes. Yes, they're 4k.. but they are so grainy and poor quality that you'd be better off using your flip phone from 2005 to record. I purchased this camera to record 3d printing timelapses, and could not get anything usable out of this.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bargain

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This actually makes a really good rear view camera for my motorcycle with its' wifi connectivity to my smart phone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Terrible

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Returned the first one because the memory card wouldn’t stay in the slot. This one died on day 2. Don’t waste your money.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Budget Action Camera

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this for my 8yr old and he loves it. Anything he can strap it to and record. He does. Make sure to purchase a large sd card if he/she ends up being like my boy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not a GoPro

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This camera is ok, it records but the video editing software is very hard to locate on their website. I still do not have it. Pay the money and go with the best.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Vivitar Customer Service
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      Hello, we are sorry you are having trouble locating the software. Please refer to these links: For PC Users
      http://www.vivitar.com/downloads/vivitar.zip

      For MAC OS Users:
      http://www.vivitar.com/downloads/vivitar_mac.dmg vivitar

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Like not love

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We bought this for our son but it really scratched quickly. It needs more protection just not sure how. Works alright but not good quality pictures and videos

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Trouble

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Took it skiing. Had it on helmet. It flashed on the runs, but the videos were not usable. Maybe I had a setting wrong but couldn't get it to work right.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    I think I have figured out the battery problem.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    When I got this camera, the battery was totally dead. I had to charge it up over night, and by the next morning the camera was functioning normally. However there were some problems. The camera would get into a strange state sometimes where the orange light would come on very faint, and nothing else. If I removed the battery for about a minute, then put it back, the camera would return to normal function. Sometimes when you attach, or disconnect the USB cable, the camera would get into the strange state where the orange light is faintly lite. I noticed that the date set into the camera was 2016. The remote battery was also totally dead too. My theory is that these cameras were made way back in 2016, and sat in a where house for some time before being delivered to Best Buy. I'm thinking I'll get a new battery, and a new battery for the remote, and things will be OK. The video is fairly good, and I like the many features. The video get's a bit noisy in dark light levels. But then I remember this is a 4K camera for $40.00. It's a good camera for a kid. The waterproof case is definitely a plus. For doing simple recording, thisw camera works well. Don't expect great performance in dim light levels. Again $40.00 camera. For the price, this camera works. A message to Vivitar. Don't put the batteries in these products until they are ready to ship. The self discharge will drain the batteries down, and render them useless if you leave them sitting in a where House for any length of time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera for the cost

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased as a gift. Have not used will update review after it has been used. Before purchased I did research on it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    No actual software for computer

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this to use as a video game live streaming device but it’s mostly for live streaming apps on phones. Would only recommend for phone apps

    I would recommend this to a friend