Casio Exilim EX-V8 - The Blogging Companion
Reviewed on 12 October 2007

Amidst the surging popularity of blogging, it has recently spawned a new breed of bloggers who blog by video or “vlogs” as they are called. Given that video logging is en route to becoming increasingly popular, perhaps the only obstacle stopping you from “vlogging” would be the hassle of capturing and uploading videos to online sites like Youtube. If this speaks for you then Casio has just the solution in its latest range of Exilim cameras featuring YouTube optimised functions. The latest Casio Exilim EX-V8 is one such camera that provides this convenience, offering you the ability to document, treasure and share life’s moments in both photo and video.

The V8 excels in providing high quality movie recording using the H.264 video format, giving higher quality and longer recording. However, one of the major selling points of the Exilim V8 is its YouTube Capture Mode that lets users shoot movies at optimum size, quality and other settings for YouTube. Thanks to Casio, life is made easier with the “YouTube Uploader” software that assists uploading your video captures in just two easy steps. Providing commendable convenience, sharing videos online via YouTube doesn't seem like such a hassle anymore.

While the Casio V8 may sound like a video capture device, it in fact excels in picture-taking. Impressing users with a high 8.1 megapixels resolution, the Exilim EX-V8 showcases great image detail and clarity while enabling prints up to poster size without compromising in quality. One of the more noticeable feats of the Casio EX-V8 is its powerful 7x optical inner zoom lens that packs high zoom power in a non-extending lens system designed for quiet operation. Also found in its slim and compact body are features like Face Detection technology and blur reduction technologies driven by the Exilim Engine 2.0 image processor. The chances of blur are further reduced with the Anti Shake DSP that uses high shutter speeds and high sensitivity settings to combat blur from shaky hands and subject movement.

The Casio Exilim EX-V8 is a slim and compact camera that provides dual solutions to both your photography demands and video blogging needs. Satisfying serious photographers, avid bloggers and creative types alike, the Casio Exilim EX-V8 is the ultimate choice.