Casio Exilim EX-V8 reviewCasio impresses with its new conception, the Casio Exilim EX-V8 which is a very special camera and supposed to set new standards in the market! It was unveiled in North America on the 28/8/07. It can also be set at a lower resolution of 2816 x 2112, 2304 x 1728, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480. The internal sensor on the Exilim EX-V8 is a CCD which measures 1/2.5 " and uses a RGB color filter. Casio implemented a digital zoom on the Exilim EX-V8 with an internal flash which is very handy to any cameras nowadays . The normal focus range between the camera and the object is 40 cm. The minimum shutter speed on the Exilim EX-V8 was set at 1/2 seconds and the maximum shutter speed is 1/800 seconds.
Movies are supported in this model which is always a useful function. The Casio Exilim EX-V8 has an internal storage space of 11 mb extendable with SD/SDHC/MMC card + Internal. The LCD screen available on the Exilim EX-V8 diagonally measures 2.5 ". A video out plug exists allowing you to watch your favorite pictures on television. Connection to a computer is available through USB. To finish, we think the Casio Exilim EX-V8 makes a very attractive camera and we encourage anyone interested in a great camera to consider this item.
Casio Exilim EX-V8 specifications
| lens / zoom | 38mm - 266mm (7x) (dig 4x) |
| focus / macro | auto | manual / 40cm / 10cm |
| metering mode | multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot |
| aperture | auto | manual / F3.4 / F4.6 / 9.2 |
| white balance | auto, 6 presets, manual |
| shutter | auto | manual / 60s - 1/800s |
| exposure | +/- 2EV in 1/3EV steps |
| flash / mode | internal - 6 modes / 0.4m - 2.6m |
| viewfinder | lcd screen |
| iso ratings | 50, 100, 200, 400, 800 |
| image size | 3264x2448 / 3264x2176 (3:2) / 2816x2112 / 2304x1728 / 1600x1200 / 640x480 |
| image format | jpeg (exif2.2) |
| image compr. | fine / normal / economy |
| lag/cycle times | |
| remote control | self-timer 2s, 10s |
| video options | h.264/avc mov, with sound - 848×480, 640x480 (30 fps); 320x240 (15fps) |
| audio options | wav, stereo |
| connectivity | usb 2.0 (high speed); usb-cradle |
| storage | 11.8MB internal, SD, SDHC, MMC |
| platform | |
| extra features | face detection |
