Digital Camera News
Casio Announces 7x Optical Zoom V8
 |
| Take a look at the V8 |
At nearly $70 less than the original price of the EX-V7, introduced in January, the V8 has many of the same camera specifications. The EX-V8 retains the built-in 7x optical zoom lens and 2.5-inch LCD with 230,400-pixel resolution, but has an 8.1-megapixel CCD sensor versus the 7.2-megapixel CCD on the V7.
The Casio V8 borrows other features from the V7, including the Exilim Engine 2.0 image processor that allows for a four-part blur reduction system. The system consists of mechanical image stabilization, which shifts the sensor to compensate for camera shake; motion analysis technology, which determines the best ISO setting and shutter speed for a scene; Anti Shake DSP to boost shutter speed and ISO; and electronic image stabilization for Movie mode. The new model combines Face Detection technology with auto-tracking auto focus to find and properly expose human faces.
For video capture, the Casio V8 can record at H.264 video encoding, which produces small files. Casio added a YouTube Capture Mode which optimizes size and quality settings so users can easily post to the popular online video sharing site. Users can select from three movie resolutions: a wide 848 x 480, standard 640 x 480, or 320 x 240 LP. With the included YouTube Uploader for Casio software, users can post to the Web in just two steps, according to a company press release.
The Casio EX-V8 is compatible with SD, SDHC, MMC, and MMC plus media and accepts lithium-ion batteries. The Casio V8 will be available in silver.
|
Camera Model
|
EX-V7
|
EX-V8
|
|
Announcement Date
|
January 2007
|
August 2007
|
|
Introductory Price
|
$399.99
|
$329.99
|
|
Sensor
|
7.2 megapixel CCD
|
8.1 megapixel CCD
|
|
Lens
|
7x optical zoom
Mechanical image stabilization |
7x optical zoom
Mechanical image stabilization |
|
Monitor
|
2.5-inch
230,400 pixels |
2.5-inch
230,400 pixels
|
|
Key Features
|
-Exilim Engine 2.0 processor
-Tracking AF
-Anti-shake DSP
|
-Exilim Engine 2.0 processor
-Face Detection with Tracking AF
-YouTube Capture
|
|
News Link
|
Casio Announces 7x Optical Zoom V8
|
|
|
Review Link
|
- -
|
| Spec Sheet |
Latest News
& Reviews
-
07-Feb-2012
Olympus OM-D E-M5 First Impressions Review
We’ve gotten our hands on Olympus’ latest bit of retro flavor, the E-M5. The camera will revive the famous OM line of interchangeable lens cameras with a digital spin. Read on for our full impressions after spending some time with this mix of old school and new. Read More...
-
07-Feb-2012
Olympus reveals two new point-and-shoot models
Olympus has announced two new fixed lens models today, the long zoom SZ-31MR iHS and the durable TOUGH TG-820 iHS. This news arrives alongside the announcement of Olympus’ impressive new E-M5 which, conveniently, we’ve already had our hands on. Read More...
Top Rated Digital Cameras
-
Digital SLRs
Point & Shoots
-
$1,049.951Canon EOS 60D
The Canon EOS 60D is a top-notch camera in terms of performance, handling and flexibility. However, the performance of the kit lens leaves something to be desired. Read full 7-part review
$1,049.95
$462.251Panasonic Lumix FZ150
Excellent image quality, speedy performance, and a great design add up to the best superzoom that has ever graced our labs. That distinction seems to change hands every week, but trust us when we say that the FZ150 is a truly great camera. Read full 16-part review
$462.25 -
$589.952Nikon D5100
The D5100 is the latest entry-level DSLR from Nikon, with full 1080/30p video, an articulated LCD, and the same image sensor as the D7000. It lacks an internal focus motor, but we found it produced some of the most accurate colors we've seen yet. Read full 7-part review
$589.95
$378.892Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
Canon's SX30 got a CMOS makeover that resulted in the SX40 HS, an impressive ultrazoom that captures beautiful shots in almost any scenario. Read full 16-part review
$378.89 -
$1,329.953Canon EOS 7D
The 18-megapixel Canon 7D delivers high resolution stills and full HD video in a well-built camera designed for serious photographers without the desire (or budget) for a full-frame model. Read full 7-part review
$1,329.95
$428.003Sony Cyber-shot HX100V
This professionally-geared ultrazoom offers some of the best color accuracy we've ever seen. It's a shame the other scores weren't quite so strong. Read full 16-part review
$428.00 -
$1,199.004Nikon D7000
The Nikon D7000 is a powerhouse camera at an excellent price. It offers a huge range of features that will make shooting quicker and easier for the experienced shooter, with lots of customizable options and quick control access. Read full 7-part review
$1,199.00
$362.594Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Panasonic resists the urge to cram more megapixels and more focal length into their latest ultrazoom. The FZ47 instead focuses on image quality and features, resulting in an incredibly strong camera that we loved shooting with. Read full 16-part review
$362.59 -
$698.835Sony Alpha SLT-A55V
The SLT-A55 is a well performing SLR, with a wide ISO range, good color and relatively low noise. . Read full 7-part review
$698.83
$429.005Canon PowerShot S100
Canon's PowerShot S100 improves on the popular S95 and takes its place at the top of the point-and-shoot food chain. Read full 16-part review
$429.00
Find the right digital camera for you.
