Images can be reviewed on the 1.6-inch color LCD and the five different resolution modes allow you to send images through e-mail or you can upload them to the Web. The camera can also capture up to 60 seconds of video using AVI format, and can provide live video up to 15 fps using your PC and its USB port.

Photos are stored on SmartMedia memory cards. The built-in flash has red-eye reduction to eliminate those unwanted photo blemishes. The camera comes with editing software for your PC and is powered by four AA alkaline batteries

Product Description
The V3825 is a compact, feature-packed, 4 MP digital zoom camera. The V3825 is an affordable choice for anyone seeking a versatile, high quality digital camera.The stylish V3825 is equipped with a 4 megapixel CCD image sensor. Its 3X optical power zoom lens ranges from 7 to 20 mm (equivalent to 34 - 97 mm) and is complemented with a macro function. Optical zoom is supplemented with 2X digital zoom capability. Images may be reviewed on the 1.6" LCD display. In addition to outstanding digital still images, the V3825 also has a burst mode allowing for the capture of sequential images in rapid succession.The V3825 offers imaging versatility. Users may select from four resolution settings including 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, and 640 x 480. The V3825 is an ideal camera for all your digital imaging needs ranging from email and web applications to images that are ready for display or print. Quality 8" x 10" prints, or larger, are not a problem with the V3825. Other features include auto focus, auto white balance, exposure compensation control, built-in flash, and a 10-second self-timer.

I did encounter grainy output when using the digital zoom outdoors, although the output through the optical zoom is excellent.
I didn't realise that the pictures in digital cameras default to JPEG files. This results in colors derived from a somewhat limited spectrum. Not that this will make a difference for the average "point and shoot" enthuasist. But for closeup work where one requires an _exact_ match (like a glass lampshade) one will experience a subtle difference. I supppose all cameras in this price range save their output in this format and if one needs _exact_ color replication one must either use film or a higher end digital camera.
Notwithstanding my last comment I enjoy using the 3825 and look forward to many years of faithful service from it.


Grainy results   December 27, 2003
 3 out of 3 found this review helpful

Bought this for my son. Most common functions were intuitive but we still needed to read the manual a lot. However, the pics were very grainy. My old 2MP Fuji Finepix had better resolution. We returned the Vivitar for a Samsung Digimax 360 (3.2 MP) which we like much better.


BE CAREFUL   December 5, 2003
 7 out of 8 found this review helpful

REVISION!!!! I have received the camera and it is very nice. Do NOT believe the advertising - it DOES include a 16mB memory card and it only needs 2 AA batteries, NOT 4! It is a nice camera and well worth the new price!