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Model:
DVR917HD-BLK-BB
SKU:
6060600
Your price for this item is $71.99
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The comparable value price is $79.99

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.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Don’t Buy

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

    We bought this for my daughter to take on a snorkeling trip. Before going, she tried it in a pool. The pictures were very blurry. The salesperson said it’d work well. It doesn’t and it’s difficult to use. We didn’t realize that it had a 14 day return policy and now we can’t return it. And we still have to find her a decent action camera to take on her trip.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Vivitar Customer Service
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      Hi, if you still have the camera and would like to use the one year warranty we would be happy to send you a replacement. Please reach out to [email protected]. vivitar

  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Battery

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

    I liked it for its price but the battery dies way to quick.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Vivitar Customer Service
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      Hi, we would be happy to send you a new battery, if you go to www.vivitar.com and fill out our contact form! vivitar

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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

    This is a great buy. Works amazing and includes more for less money than other brand name similar products.

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

    Worth for the price

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

    Nice and simple, my son is enjoying this, felt it should have come with more memory capacity.

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

    Not worth the money.

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Had to return. This camera was blurry and a lot of pixel noise. I would not recommend this purp

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Worst product ever

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

    Battery life is terrible. Hard to find replacement battery online.

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

    First time for video...

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

    I travel a lot and this is perfect for capturing moments hands free! You get to experience moments while capturing them! Love it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    This action cam was useless

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

    I actually returned the first one as defective because it wouldn't power on. Then I returned the replacement because even though it functioned, the quality of recording was very bad. I'm experienced with action cameras, I had all the settings correctly designated for quality. It's just a low end cheap product. Not worth it even if it's free.

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

    Get what you pay for

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

    Bought this with the intent of using it on a tripod for before and after pictures in a med spa. The plastic housing latch broke the first time I take it out of the package. Immediately returned it to the store. I have to be honest in myth and I never turn the camera on or comment on its function. Was just disappointed in the build quality of a case that is supposed to keep it waterproof.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    turns off

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

    Keeps turning off. Battery is a lemon. Its brand new and did not stay on.

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

    Great device

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

    I went shopping for Christmas I find very good stuff on sale great customer service thx

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

    Excellent product

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    An excellent camera 4k records and takes videos an excellent image l would recommend this product

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Battery stinks

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

    Charge didn’t hold for more and an hour. I would go with the GoPro

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

    For $30 it's acceptable

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

    A gopro it is not. Audio if it's there, is rough. Buy it for your kids, that's about it friends.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    HORRIBLE

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

    The battery life is 5 minutes or less. It's that bad!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    The camera did not work

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

    The price was great but it did not work. I had to return it.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Picture quality is OK but!...

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

    Battery take to long for full charge for only 10 mins

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

    Had to return

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

    The camera that I purchased for my father was defective it does not turn on and had to return

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

    Looks like a toy!

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

    Too small. Hard to operate with a mans hands. Coudn’t get the waterproof case to latched.

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

    Horrible camera

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

    I ordered it online. I wouldn't recommend this camera for anyone. I overheated when we plugged it in to charge. We couldn't get to take a pic. It's not a good camera or the one we got was defective. Either way, I don't recommend it because it's also too small to deal with. I thought it would be bigger than it was.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend