The Casio Exilim EX-Z80 is an 8 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens. The lens has a focal length equivalent to 38 - 114mm in 35mm format. 4x digital zoom is also available.

• Self-Timer 10 seconds or 2 seconds
• Voice Recording
• YouTube Capture Mode
• Resolution optimised for 6 x 4 prints and computer screens
• CCD size: 1/2.5-inch

Focusing modes include infinity, manual, panning, face recognition and automatic. In macro mode the Exilim EX-Z80 can focus from 10cm away from the subject.

Auto Shutter
You can set an Auto Shutter mode. The different options instruct the camera to automatically snap a picture if it detects someone smiling, while panning and subject blur is eliminated or when the camera and subject are still.

LCD Screen
The LCD screen is 2.6 inches in size. The right hand side of the screen can be used to display key menu options. The screen is made up of around 114,960 pixels.

The flash modes available are Flash System Auto, Flash On, Flash Off, Soft Flash and Red Eye Reduction.

The range of the flash is 2.6m. This falls to 1.4m when the zoom lens is fully extended. There is also a rapid flash mode. The range is reduced in this mode to a maximum of 1.4m and 1m when the zoom is fully extended.

The intensity of the flash can also be adjusted.

The Exilim EX-Z80 has one of the widest selections of scene modes you are likely to find. The modes are: portrait, scenery, portrait with scenery, self portrait, self portrait (two people), flower, food, fashion accessories, magazine, monochrome, retro, cross, pastel, pet, night scene, night scene portrait, party, children, sports, sundown, fireworks, underwater, backlight, high sensitivity, auction, white board, prerecord movie, YouTube movie, voice recording and custom scene.

Playback There are a number of features available when viewing a photo you have already taken. These include adjusting the dynamic range, brightness and colour. You can also add a voice memo clip to a photo.

You can shoot widescreen movies with a resolution of 848 x 480 pixels at 30 frames per second. The maximum length of a movie is 10 minutes. Sound can be recorded and zoom applied before shooting starts.

• White Balance: Auto; Sunlight, Cloudy, Shade, Fluorescent Lighting (Day), Fluorescent Lighting (night), Tungsten; Manual
• Sensitivity: Auto, ISO 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
• Exposure Compensation: -2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)
• Metering: Multi-pattern, centre weighted, spot
• Continuous Shooting: Approx. 1 second intervals
• High-speed Continuous Shooting: Maximum is 5 frames per second
• Flash Continuous Shooting: Maximum is 3 frames per second
• Maximum Aperture: F3.1 (W) to F5.9 (T) (set automatically)
• Shutter Speed: 1/2 (auto) / 4 (in night mode) to 1/2000 seconds (set automatically)

Casio supplies all the cables and software you will need to connect the Exilim EX-Z80 to a computer, compatible printer and television set. Casio Exilim EX-Z80

Description:	8 Megapixels and a 3x optical zoom lens
Ease of Use:	8
Features:	8
Colour:	7
Macro:	7
Indoors:	8
Value for Money:	9
Style:	8
Movie Mode:	8
Image Quality:	7
Build Quality:	8
Total:	78
Verdict:	Small, lightweight and relatively inexpensive. It would be too much to ask for the Exilim EX-Z80 to offer top drawer photo quality, but the camera can take a decent snapshot in most situations. It also scores well for ease of use.
Review Date:	July 2008
Related Pages:	Casio Exilim EX-Z80 Specification Casio Exilim EX-Z80 Sample Images Casio Exilim EX-Z80 Features

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Casio Exilim EX-Z80