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Casio's Exilim Hi-Zoom EX-V7 reviewed
While we could see the quality issues coming, it's hard not to hope that somehow Casio was able to cram a 7.2-megapixel sensor and a 7x optical zoom into a point-and-shoot enclosure that produced astounding (or at least good) results. Sadly, we're still waiting for that day, as reviewers at PopPhoto deflated our hopes that a wicked zoom could in fact be stuffed into an ultracompact without sacrificing image quality. As expected, the sleek, sexy frame of the Exilim Hi-Zoom EX-V7 was adored, the anti-shake technology was appreciated, and the choice to rely on H.264 compression in video mode was praised, but those tidbits weren't enough to overcome the "shaky" feel, questionably designed menus, unsteady cradle, and most importantly, the "pitiful" results. It was noted that the 7x zoom was quite impressive when shooting video clips, and without concern to the actual images produced by the EX-V7, the digicam was shown an "A" rating; unfortunately, the overall score was lowered to a (generous) "C" with all things considered, but feel free to hit the read link and read the painful writeup for yourself.[Via DigitalPhotographyBlog]
Hands-on with Casio's EXILIM EX-Z1050, Z75, and V7
Despite the statements of a severely misinformed Casio representative, the V7, while an interesting camera, isn't new news -- but that didn't stop us from snapping its chunky 7x zooming self, as well as its freshly minted and introduced brethren, the Z1050, Z75. Seems to us only the Z75 should cary the EXILIM monicker since the Z7 and Z1050 are both pretty thick, but hey, thick is the new thin and megapixels are the new pocketability.%Gallery-1999%
Casio EX-V7 zooms up to 7x without breaking a sweat
It's been a few months since we saw the latest EXILIM, Casio's line of super-tiny shooters. But this is the time of year when nearly every product line is getting updated, and fortunately for us, Casio didn't disappoint. Enter the EX-V7 digicam, a 7.2 megapixel number with a 7x optical zoom (yes, you read that right -- this is a 38mm to 266mm equivalent in a tiny little ultracompact) kept nicely tucked inside the body. Furthermore, the EX-V7 apparently has new software that will lighten up aspects of a darkened photo, which is a feature that not every photographer will want to use -- but surely your non-techie grandmother might appreciate it. We're still waiting on the sticker price and the release date, so just sit tight for now.
