Casio Exilim EX-V8 Expert Reviews

We have analyzed the reviews for the Casio Exilim EX-V8 using our BETA review analysis. These are our findings: The Casio Exilim EX-V8 is good. Despite reservations with the small display and resolution, reviewers are pleased with the video mode, zoom, and video quality. If you can live with the display and resolution, give this digital camera some consideration.

first-class features, first-class flash, fantastic low light performance, top-quality photos, extraordinary size, exceptional video mode, fantastic video quality, extraordinary zoom.

terrible display.

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Following 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...

Portable for a 7x optical zoom camera with built-in lens, Sliding lens door that turns camera on, Innovative (although somewhat limited) face recognition system to remember family members, Effective assist lamp during movie capture, Thorough movie options...

Poorly designed back controls, particularly with the zoom toggle switch, Overpowering, blinding auto assist lamp during still capture, Weak autofocus during zoom, Noise at high ISOs

Most every point-and-shoot is capable of recording movies. What Casio does is uniquely partner with an exciting, successful business - YouTube. The popular video-sharing website appeals to everyone from the Star Wars Kid to presidential candidates. For be...

In January 2007, Casio launched the EXILIM Hi-Zoom EX-V7, said to be the world's slimmest 7x zoom digital camera. Just 25mm thick, the EX-V7 crammed in a seven megapixel CCD image sensor mounted on a moving platter so as to provide for CCD-shift type mech...

The other main change Casio made between its V7 and V8 models was to reposition the flash strobe, now located behind a small, clear window in the sliding lens barrier. This allows a bit more distance between the flash and the lens, designed to reduce the...

For a long time, if you wanted a "big zoom" camera, you had to buy a bulky ultra zoom model. Things have started to change though, with ultra-compact, high zoom cameras from Canon, Casio, Pentax, and Sharp now available.

Very good photo quality (though see issues below) 7X zoom in a compact body -- wow CCD-shift image stabilization (though see issue below) Good build quality for the price; memory card slot on the side High res 2.5" LCD display Snappy performance Full manu...

A little too much noise reduction applied, especially at ISO 200 and above; occasional blown highlights ISO locked at Auto in shutter priority mode; only three aperture choices available at any time in A/M modes Weak flash Mechanical image stabilization n...

Going into this review, I didn't have terribly high hopes for the Casio Exilim EX-V8. How could Casio possibly stuff a 7X lens into a compact body without major compromises in return? After spending literally months with the camera, I came away with a fav...

The Casio Exilim EX-V8 is Casio's second ultra-compact, ultra-zoom digital camera. Its predecessor, the V7, was introduced in January 2007, and Casio decided to follow it up pretty quickly, with the V8 being announced at the end of August 2007. The V8 off...

The Casio Exilim EX-V8 is a capable ultracompact ultra-zoom camera, but mainly outdoors.

Filling the gap between standard 3x optical zoom point-and-shoots and 18x compacts is the 7x Casio Exilim EX-V8, the longest zoom in Casio's current product line. As the sophomore version to the V7, the 8.1-megapixel V8 carries a heavily-marketed YouTube...

The 7x optical zoom category is still reasonably small, with just a handful of offerings. The V8, however, has a higher price tag than most of its competitors, along with inferior performance. The camera's video capabilities and YouTube branding help it e...

The V8 looks beefy yet slim, packs an impressive 7x zoom and has our ears perked at the idea of stereo audio recording in video mode. But does it take good pictures?

Solid body, 7x zoom, decent video mode

Takes mediocre photographs

With so many digital cameras on the market, the manufacturers have been wracking their brains trying to figure out ways to get their cameras noticed. Casio just might have found a way with the EXILIM EX-V8. It's the only camera that is partnered with YouT...

Nice and small (under 6 oz), the battery gave me over 200 shots on one charge. It has intuitive functions, except for the zoom lever, which takes a bit of getting used to. The 7X internal optical zoom is an elegant touch for such a small camera. For an 8....

Capture stunning images and record incredible video! 7X Optical Zoom, 8.1 Megapixel CCD, and Super Bright 2.5" LCD with high quality movie capabilitie