Customer Ratings & Reviews

I have had this camera for almost a year now. In that time it has preformed very poorly. The video quality is nonlight adaptive meaning that if you are filming in a living room or even outside the picture will appear grainy and dim. I have tried using this camera for just small things since it is easier to carry compared to a more heavy duty camera the audio on this camera is terrible to describe it. I have even tried using external microphones to gain better quality to no avail. The 3.5 mm port for audio is outdated and when using an adapter to a usb-c port it is non existent. The usb-c port on the back is labeled for charging and nothing else. Thankfully I have been lucky to record what was necessary on my phone (iPhone 15 pro) with better performance in every area.

This is the 3 camera we purchased, returned the other 2 because they were cheaply made. This one we like & takes amazing photos.

For the price it is good and handled our Rugby game filming from high in the stands.

Product is really nice I like to keep memories and this product does it for in beautiful color

Look, if you’re a professional who’s interested because of the 8k recording don’t get your hopes up. The 8k is only 15fps, not that it matters too much since no matter what resolution you’re using the image is constantly noisy. Clunky UI, terrible internal mic and too underpowered to support an external, this thing is truly the definition of you get what you pay for. However, it is somewhat aesthetically pleasing with how old school the videos end up looking. I would highly recommend this is you’re looking to get vibey rave or club footage, but definitely not for professional use.

When I purchased the Vivatar 8K camera, I was excited about the promise of capturing ultra-high-definition footage with stunning clarity and detail. Unfortunately, the product fell short of its 8K claims and delivered a performance that felt more in line with a standard 1080p camera. Build and Features At first glance, the Vivatar 8K camera looks sleek and professional. It has a compact design, an intuitive interface, and includes features like multiple shooting modes and built-in stabilization. The advertised specs—8K resolution, high dynamic range, and low-light capabilities—set high expectations. Image Quality This is where the Vivatar 8K camera stumbles significantly. Despite being marketed as an 8K device, the image quality is underwhelming. Videos and photos lack the sharpness, detail, and depth associated with true 8K resolution. Instead, the footage appears soft and comparable to what you’d expect from a 1080p camera. Colors are inconsistent, often appearing washed out or overly saturated. The dynamic range struggles in high-contrast environments, leading to blown-out highlights and crushed shadows. Low-light performance is similarly unimpressive, with excessive noise marring the image. User Experience While the camera is easy to operate, the overall performance doesn’t justify the cost. The menu navigation is straightforward, but the device occasionally lags when processing footage. Battery life is average at best, lasting just over an hour of continuous shooting, which is disappointing for outdoor or long-form videography. Verdict The Vivatar 8K camera might be an option for casual users who don't need high-resolution output and are on a tight budget. However, for anyone expecting true 8K performance, this camera is not worth the investment. Its quality is more akin to a mid-range 1080p device, and its marketing feels misleading. Rating: 2/5 While it functions as a basic camera, the Vivatar 8K fails to deliver on its flagship promise of 8K resolution. It's better to invest in a trusted brand that truly meets its claims.

Actually really good quality and easy to work with. All cords are included, you will need an SD card. The volume could be better quality on recording but a mic attachment would increase the quality or the recordings. The picture seems average on the actual camera but looks incredible once uploaded.

I haven't had an extreme amount of time to get familiar with the product but a couple of things I know I don't like is the feedback during video playback; it's a lot of feedback. I also don't like the volume doesn't go higher or that the microphone sucks. I've tried to buy other microphones but that doesn't seem to help.

The camera records well. The coloration on the video is not the best, but it may be in the settings. I have not tweaked the settings. Also, the battery is suppose to charge during recording, and it seems I have having trouble with it charging. But again, I am an amateur, and it may be something I'm doing wrong. Overall, the camera is good.

Great deal for the money. Video quality is good, zoom is great. Batteries are decent could use longer lasting batteries. Easy hook up to television and great remote control. Would definitely recommend.

Got this for my son. I like it for him being 10 years old but the recording is a little grainy and not the “8k” resolution as advertised. But I do appreciate it comes with a case, HDMI hook up and remote

Small easy to use and good picture quality. Only set back is doesn't turn on with remote.

Good quality for the money. We opened it up and used it almost immediately. Easy to set up and use

Sound quality isnt the best. Picks up all the little noises over big noise you want to record. Battery life isnt the greatest. Other then that nice camcorder for the price.

I just recently purchased a samsung 75” Q800c for my living room and needed some content to test out 8k on the tv. Theres alot of listings for these cheaper “8k” cameras all over Amazon, target etc. BBY was selling this camera for really cheap so i said i might as well give it a try. When recording i was excited to see 8k even thought 15fps is understandable knowing how high the resolution is for such a small camera. When playing the content on my 4k samsung q90 the image quality was the worst ive ever seen on a camera. Didnt even come close to good quality both in light and dark setting. Now the quality itself on the camera screen itself looks great when doing any form of playback every part of what you recorded is completely degraded. Blurry images is all you see and it looks atrocious. Now i said to myself maybe its best if i play it on a laptop with micro sd removed and connecting the card to a memory card readeron my 4k oled gaming laptop cause maybe the camera itself was the problem. Even on the laptop it looked just as bad as tv playback. Will be returning within next day unfortunately. Really wanted camera to work but i guess 8k cameras at a low price wont be here for a long time.

Zoom was only digital and very minimal. No statement on the box as to what the zoom was. Everything else was great if you only need a camera for close range.

The video quality is excellent, but the audio is horrible. We even purchased an external microphone and the audio did not improve. We also found it difficult to stream to our cell phones.

this camera is so convenient! it has that perfect aesthetic to it, almost like a home video camera. the audio quality is not good but that can easily be fixed with some external mics. other than that i’m in love with it! it’s a great addition to my camera family. love it. :)

This is a great camera! My Son has been using it almost daily since he received it as a Christmas present. Very easy to use and the quality is excellent for the price!

I purchased this camera yesterday and was looking forward to retiring my older JVC camcorder. This new camera has zero options for focusing (not to be confused with the zoom function) so anything in the foreground is just a blurry disappointment. The main reason I bought this was because it has an Audio-In port for plugging in an external microphone. When receiving with a microphone plugged in the camera will record no audio at all, no matter what permutation of cords, mic settings or audio options in the menu settings I choose. I'm onboard mic is off poor quality at best and any sound recorded is just fuzzy and muted. All in all I now know why it was being sold for the price it was and I'll be returning it to the store in a few days for a full refund. Best to stick with name brand electronics. There's a reason they're name brand.