Vivitar camera and driver problem

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Users are experiencing difficulties downloading images from Vivitar cameras to their computers, with one user specifically mentioning a Vivitar Vivicam. The discussion highlights that drivers are typically not needed for modern operating systems, except for Windows 98. The camera likely utilizes a standard mass storage driver. A key issue identified was low battery power, which can affect the camera's functionality. Even after resolving the battery issue, the user still faced problems with image transfer. Suggestions include ensuring the camera is powered on when connected to the computer and attempting to copy images directly. Additionally, some users recommend considering other brands like Sony, Olympus, or Nikon for better reliability.
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Does anyone have a "Vivitar" camera? I can't seem to download images from my new camera to my computer. Help!? :confused:

Pete
 
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What OS are you using? You only need drivers if you have windows 98.
 
dduardo said:
What OS are you using? You only need drivers if you have windows 98.
I have windows XP. Since when do you only need drivers if you only have Windors 98?

Pete
 
That's what the Vivitar website says. The camera probably uses the standard mass storage driver.
 
dduardo said:
That's what the Vivitar website says. The camera probably uses the standard mass storage driver.
I see now that your wide sweeping statement is not wide sweeping at all? In any case its at most that this camera doesn't neen a driver for images. But my camera takes video too.

Pete
 
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pmb_phy said:
I see now that your wide sweeping statement is not wide sweeping at all? In any case its at most that this camera doesn't neen a driver for images. But my camera takes video too
Oy! Get this! The batteries were low on energy. :frown:

Pete
 
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pmb_phy said:
Oy! Get this! The batteries were low on energy. :frown:

Pete
Darn! Now the batteries are fine and I did the exact same thing as before and not it won't download. What the heck is going on here?

Does anyone have a Vivitar vivicam??

Pete
 
I've never even heard of Vivitar before you mentioned it.
 
Does anyone have a "Vivitar" camera? I can't seem to download images from my new camera to my computer. Help!? :confused:

Pete

I take that the images from your vivitar camera won't transfer to your computer for viewing? when you plug your digital camera in your computer did you make sure your camera is on first? try copying the images to your computer.

I barely heard of vivitar. Honestly, you'd be better off with a Sony, Olympus or Nikon.
 
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