Vivitar's early-2010s 12.1MP compact — 3x optical zoom 36-108mm equiv, 2.4in LCD, SD to 32GB, AAA power.
The Vivitar ViviCam T324N was a budget digital compact from the Sakar-era T-series, sold around the early 2010s through retailers such as Best Buy and Office Depot in colour variants including black, grape and strawberry. Within the cheap ViviCam line-up it stood out for offering a real optical zoom at a rock-bottom price.
It pairs a 12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor with a 3x optical zoom covering a 36-108mm equivalent range, backed by 4x digital zoom and a 2.4-inch LCD. Video records at 640x480 or 320x240, sensitivity reaches ISO 400, and white balance offers automatic plus preset lighting modes. Storage requires an SD card up to 32GB, and power comes from three AAA batteries with alkalines recommended.
It suits first-camera buyers and collectors of colourful early-2010s budget digicams; the optical zoom and SDHC-compatible card slot make it more practical to use today than older ViviCams. Autofocus and processing are slow and the small sensor is noisy above base ISO, so daylight snapshots are its comfort zone.
Check the telescoping zoom extends without error messages, the most common failure point. SD support up to 32GB means modern cards mostly work, and AAA power is easy, though battery life on alkalines is short — test with fresh cells. Inspect the LCD for cracks and confirm USB transfer, as spare parts do not exist.