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Monday, December 31, 2007

Casio Exilim EX-V8 Review

“The Exilim EX-V8 is a compact camera made mostly of metal. It’s not the thinnest camera out there, but it packs a lot more zoom than the competition. The camera’s build quality is very good, with the important controls in the right places (though the zoom controller is a bit unconventional). I’m not a fan of the sliding lens cover (which doubles as the power switch), which makes it too easily to accidentally turn the camera on (like when you’re putting it in a pocket or case). The V8 packs a whopping 7X zoom lens into a body that would normally house a 3X lens. The lens isn’t terribly fast (F3.4 - F5.3), which is one of the tradeoffs that comes from having a 38 - 266 mm lens in a 1” thick body. The V8 also has sensor-shift image stabilization, which lets you take photos at slower shutter speeds than you could otherwise. Do note that you cannot use mechanical IS in movie mode. On the back of the camera is a sharp 2.5” LCD with good (but not great) outdoor and low light visibility. The EX-V8 lacks an optical viewfinder.”

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