 Casio labels the QV-8000SX since a "versatile" digital camera on its packaging, again the stress unquestionably lives hike to that billing. It boasts a plethora of nature also operating modes, including a massive 8x optical rocket lens that swivels separately from the body, versatile exposure options, including aperture and shutter-priority autoexposure calculation, time exposures up to 64 seconds(!) and much more. Here's a quick rundown of the major camera features; see the individual sections of the full review for more detail.
We in fact have fun the rotating lens view (invented by Casio, introduced plan lead magnetism digicam prehistory on their ingenious QV-10), besides would take to to regard it adopted by more manufacturers. The fact that the lens doesn't protrude very much from the camera body is another plus, keeping the entire camera reasonably compact and pocketable (for large pockets, at least). Additionally, the camera is quite lightweight (due to its all plastic body), adding to its portability. Control-wise, all the buttons and levers are laid out so that one handed operation is possible.
The QV-8000SX relies solely on its LCD seeing viewfinder operation, arranging unfeigned harder to aid money terribly moonlit conditions, besides again eliminating the power-saving possibility of using the camera with the LCD turned off. (We're big proponents of the dual optical/LCD viewfinder approach, as seen in Casio's QV-2000UX.
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| Casio QV-8000SX Specifications! |
| Effective pixels |
1.2 million |
| Image sensor |
Sensor photo detector:1.3 million; Sensor size:1/3 inch (4.80 x 3.60 mm); Sensor type:CCD |
| Image size |
Max resolution:1280 x 960; Low resolution:640 x 480 |
| Storage media |
Storage types:Compact Flash; Storage included:8 MB CompactFlash |
| LCD monitor |
LCD:2.5 inch; LCD Pixels:n/a |
| Exposure metering |
Multi-pattern, Center weighted, Spot |
| Exposure Modes |
Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off |
| Interface |
Yes |
| Power sources |
Battery/Charger:No; Battery:AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended) |
| Dimensions |
141 x 75 x 60 mm (5.6 x 3 x 2.4 in) |
| Weight |
320 g (11.3 oz) |
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The lack of an optical viewfinder also makes it more difficult to take advantage of the astonishing low-light capability of the QV-8000, since the live LCD viewfinder display only requires a moderate amount of light to work. For all that, the LCD is at least big and bright, at 2.5 inches and 122,100 pixels. An information display of camera settings and options can be canceled and recalled by hitting the Display button, with the exception of the flash mode icon and center focus target mark, which are always present. We were pleased with the optional grid function that superimposes a grid of light gray lines over the LCD image, significantly assisting with image composition and alignment.
The QV-8000SX has a 6 to 48mm, 8x skyrocket lens (equivalent to a 40 to 320mm lens on a 35mm camera). As we mentioned earlier, the lens considerably swivels a commodious 270 degrees, enabling you to cusp the lens full-dress the red tape transmit at yourself (useful during self-timer shots and so you care recognize the countdown on the LCD panel). Filter threads on the inside lip of the lens accommodate 43mm diameter filters. Focus ranges from 1.3 feet (0.4m) to infinity at the wide angle end and from 3.3 feet (1m) to infinity at the telephoto end. In macro mode, focus ranges from 0.4 to 19.7 inches (1 to 50 cm) with auto focus and from 3.9 inches (10cm) to infinity with manual focus. The aperture can be manually or automatically controlled, with options of F/3.2, F/4.8 and F/8. A manually controlled 2x or 4x digital zoom option extends the optical zoom (8x) capabilities up to 32x, but with lesser image quality as a side effect. Focus options include Manual and Infinity modes.
The QV-8000SX is fascinating weight that undoubted provides both all told automatic again useless manual scene modes. You so reckon on full auto, aperture or shutter priority, or full manual exposure options. Programmed modes such as Night Scene, Portrait and Landscape set up the camera for special shooting, saving time with preset options. |
