Vivitar's mid-2000s 5MP compact — 3x optical zoom, scene modes, SD to 512MB, docking cradle terminal.
The Vivitar ViviCam 5340s was a 5-megapixel digital compact from the mid-2000s ViviCam range, one of the better-equipped models in Vivitar's budget line thanks to a genuine optical zoom rather than the digital-only zoom of its cheaper siblings. It was sold through mass-market channels and shipped with a docking cradle, unusual at its price.
It combines a 5-megapixel sensor with a 3x optical zoom lens supplemented by 4x digital zoom, an LCD monitor for framing and review, and seven scene modes plus a macro mode and self-timer. Storage is 10MB of internal memory expandable via SD cards up to 512MB. Flash modes cover auto, forced, off and red-eye reduction, and the base includes a docking-cradle terminal and tripod socket.
The optical zoom makes it more usable than most budget ViviCams for holiday and everyday snaps, with the scene modes covering common situations. It remains a slow, simple mid-2000s compact, so moving subjects and low light expose its limits; it appeals mostly to CCD-era digicam collectors and light casual use.
Confirm the zoom motor extends and retracts smoothly, since lens-barrel faults kill these cheaply built zooms. SD support stops at 512MB, so an old low-capacity card is needed — SDHC will not work. Check whether the original docking cradle or a compatible cable is included for charging and transfer, and inspect the LCD and battery contacts.