Casio EX-V8

Verdict: The EX-V8 compared to a standard Compact Disc

Review summary: The Casio Exilim EX-V8 is Casio's second ultra-compact, ultra-zoom digital camera.

Pros: Good image quality outdoors ; Effective mechanical image stabilization ; Nice stereo audio capture capability ; Quality build and finish ; Quick operation

Cons: Auto white balance struggles in some indoor lighting ; Underpowered flash ; Noticeable barrel distortion

Verdict: The Casio Exilim EX-V8 is a capable ultracompact ultra-zoom camera, but mainly outdoors.  The 7x optical zoom lens is nicely stabilized and performs well for being such a compact lens.  The YouTube video mode worked well and the stereo sound capture ...

Review summary: 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 ...

Verdict: Geared toward the advanced point-and-shooter, the Casio V8 garners attention for both the right and wrong reasons. Even though it has recognizable YouTube branding and advanced video functions, the camera falls short in still image quality. The Exilim ...

Review summary: 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 ...

Verdict: 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 ...

Review summary: 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 ...

Pros: -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 ...

Cons: -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

Verdict: 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. ...