VIVITAR   VIVICAM  3315

 Warning: changes may be found depending on models

 Camera specifications

  • sensor CCD 1,3 megapixels
  • resolution 1280x1024
  • lens fixed focal length
  • 8 MB internal memory
  • SD memory card
  • weight
  • 2 AA batteries
  • numbering of images: Imag0001 which is reset at each "all delete"
  • price: 99 euros at Leclerc in 2003

 

For all technical details and for the instruction manual, see Vivitar.com
The auto shut-off function can be cancelled. The camera remains continuously on.
This camera can be used as webcam.
Rendering of pictures is good.

Dismounting  

  • take off the screw on the top LCD board
  • remove this board upwards.
  • underneath this board, remove 2 screws then take apart the board and the plastic cover
 
 

 

 
  • remove the batteries and the memory card
  • take off the 3 screws at the bottom
  • take apart the front cover by sliding the bottom starting at the plug side, then come out  and entirely separate the front and back covers.

Connexions:

  • solder 2 thin wires, 100mm long each, on a plug made with 3 female connectors of a bar 2,5mm step
  • stick with araldite glue on the main board at the place shown on the picture
  • solder the other end of these 2 wires on the shutter switch
At this stage, it is possible to put back the LCD board , to insert temporary 2 batteries, and check.
Note that the plug is done with 3 connectors to be compatible in the future with other equipment. Let free one on the side.

 

     

 

 

 

Re-assembly

  • drill 3 holes Ø1mm spaced 2.5mm step on side of the cover, facing the female plug.
  • reassemble the LCD cover
  • fit the LCD and shutter board
  • reassembly the front and back covers
  • put back the screws.

On the picture, the Vivicam 3315 is set on a simple craddle, with a radio triggering the shutter release and with a video sender connected on the "video out" plug.