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Model Name: Casio EXILIM Hi-Zoom EX-V8 
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Manufacturer URL: Manufacturer website
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Successor:  
General
Model Number: EX-V8
Alternate Model Number(s):  
Camera Format: Ultra Compact
Currently Manufactured: No
Retail Price: $329.99
Street Price:  
Date Available: 2007-09-30
Tripod Mount: Yes
Weight: 6.3 oz (179 g)
includes batteries
Size: 3.8 x 2.4 x 1.0 in.
(96 x 60 x 25 mm)
Waterproof: No
Waterproof Depth: n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:  
Effective Megapixels: 8.1
Sensor Format: 1/2.5 inch
Sensor size: 24.7104mm2 (5.76mm x 4.29mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 1.76 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: n/a
Aspect Ratio: 4:3, 3:2
Color Filter Type:  
Anti Aliasing Filter:  
Self-Cleaning: No
Sensor shift image stabilization: Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect: No
DxO Sensor Score:  
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):  
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):  
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):  
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3),
3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2),
2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3),
2304 x 1728 (4.0 MP, 4:3),
1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3),
640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format: JPEG (EXIF v2.2)
Continuous-mode frames/second: 0.6
Video Capture
Can take movies: Yes
Movie Resolution: 848x480 (30)
640x480 (30)
320x240 (15)
Movie File Format: H.264/AVC MOV / MotionJPEG AVI
Composite Video Out: Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:
HD Video Connection:
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount: n/a
Lens: Internal
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 38 - 266mm
Focal Length (actual): 6.3 - 44.1mm
Zoom Ratio: 7.00x
Aperture Range: f/3.4 / 4.6 / 9.2 (wide); f/5.3 (tele) - ???
Integrated ND Filter: No
Normal Focus Range: 40 cm to Infinity
15.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range: 10 - 50 cm
3.9 - 19.7 in
Filter Thread: n/a
Thread Type: n/a
Optical Image Stabilization: No
Digital Zoom: Yes
Digital Zoom Values: 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes
Auto Focus Type: Contrast Detection, Spot / Multi / Tracking
Auto Focus Assist Light? Yes
Manual Focus: No
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: LCD
Viewfinder Type:  
Focus Peaking: No
EVF Resolution: n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):  
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):  
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder: No
Rear Display: Yes
Rear Display Size (inches): 2.5
Rear Display Resolution: 230,400 dots
Touchscreen: No
Articulating Screen: No
Tilt Swivel Screen: No
Selfie Screen: No
Max Playback Zoom:  
Top Deck Display:
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):  
Minimum ISO (native):  
ISO Settings: Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600* (High Sensitivity Best Shot mode only)
Auto ISO Mode: No
White Balance Settings: Auto, fixed (6 modes), manual
Shutter Speed Range: 1/800 - 60 sec
Bulb Mode: No
Exposure Compensation: +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: Multi-pattern, center weighted, spot by imaging element
Program Auto Exposure: No
Aperture Priority: Yes
Shutter Priority: Yes
Full Manual Exposure: Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:  
Self Timer: 2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):  
High Resolution Composite: No
Flash
Built-in Flash: Yes
Flash Modes: Auto, On, Off, Soft Flash, Red Eye Reduction
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): n/a
Flash Range Description: Normal: 0.3ft to 7.2ft (W), 3.3ft to 4.6ft (T); Rapid Flash: 1.3ft to 6.9ft (W), approx. 3.3ft to 4.6ft (T)
Max Flash Sync:  
Flash Exposure Compensation:  
External Flash Connection: n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:  
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: SD / SDHC
UHS Support:  
Other Memory:  
Dual Card Slots: No
RAW Capture Support: No
Uncompressed Format:  
Movie File Format: H.264/AVC MOV / MotionJPEG AVI
Included Memory: 11.8 MB
Included Memory Type: Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi: No
NFC: No
Bluetooth: No
Built-In GPS: No
Microphone Jack: No
Headphone Jack: No
External Connections: USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant: Yes
DPOF Compliant: Yes
Remote Control: No
Remote Control Type:  
Connections (extended): Camera cradle
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): 2.87
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):  
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):  
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):  
Camera penalizes early shutter press? Yes
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): 0.6
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): Unlimited
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):  
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):  
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):  
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):  
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): 0.16 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): 0.39 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):  
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):  
Shutter Lag (manual focus): 0.162 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): 0.45 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused): 0.008 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):  
Startup Time: 3.1 seconds
Play -> Record Time: 0.5 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power: 3.6 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): 240 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):  
Battery Life, Video:  
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary NP-50
Usable Battery Types: Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary NP-50 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:  
OS Compatibility:  
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: CCD Shift type Image Stabilization, 848x480 pixel H.264/AVC (MPEG-4) movie mode with stereo sound, Face Detection technology with "Family First" mode and ability to prioritize speed or number of faces.

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