2Following the V7, which Casio called the “world’s slimmest digital camera with a 7x optical zoom” is the sophomore edition of its highest optical zoom camera, the Exilim EX-V8. Introduced in August 2007, the Exilim V8 carries the same 7x optical zoom lens but comes with a higher 8.1-megapixel count. Along with the increased resolution comes the addition of a YouTube Capture mode, making this camera not only a digital still camera but a heavily-marketed point-and-shoot video recorder for easy sharing. The Casio Exilim EX-V8 has a price tag of $329.99.