The Xacti CA8 can detect faces and adjust the focus and exposure accordingly. Faces are sensed even when they move, allowing you to track up to 12 people at once. Automatic exposure is applied according to the area, while automatic focus captures the person at the center of the frame. During playback, you can zoom in and enjoy those facial expressions in detail.
*Faces may not be detected as expected, depending on the subject and shooting conditions.
With the CA8, you can take high-definition 8M still pictures at up to ISO1600. Colors and expressions come out looking natural, even in readily blurred scenes, such as indoor and nighttime shots, or when you prefer not to use the flash.
![[8M-H] mode, F3.5, 1/15 sec.](img/stills/i_pic02.jpg)
The large 2.5-inch TFT LCD monitor built into the CA8's compact body makes it easier to see and confirm images before and after shooting. The monitor itself can rotate through approximately 285º, so you can position it at your preferred angle. This lets you keep your subject clearly in view, whether you’re shooting high, low, or at yourself.
The CA8 incorporates a super macro mode that allows you to get as close as 1 cm from your subject at the wide-angle end. Tiny objects can be captured in stunning close-ups for beautiful description down to the last detail.
![[8M-H] mode, F3.5, 1/6 sec. (Super Macro)](img/stills/i_pic04.jpg)
A selection of shooting modes let you take beautiful or fun pictures according to set photographic parameters.
The entire image is brought into sharp focus.
Fireworks are captured in all their vivid brightness.
The high-speed shutter captures fast-moving subjects.
The subject stands out against a deemphasized background to enhance the portrait atmosphere.
Subjects come out clearly against a nighttime backdrop.
This compensates for the blue tint common in pictures taken underwater.
Pictures taken under minimal lighting, such as lamplight, come out beautifully.
Beautiful pictures can be taken against bright backgrounds, such as snow-covered mountains or sandy beaches, without suffering white-outs.
The entire image is brought into sharp focus.
Fireworks are captured in all their vivid brightness.
Note (1): The images above are authentic images shot using the CA8.
Note (2): The modes listed above can also be used while shooting video clips.
Note (2): The modes listed above can also be used while shooting video clips.
Snapshots are more fun to take when using one of the filter modes.
The CA8 is capable of high-speed continuous shooting at 5 frames per second (for up to 10 frames) in [2M] mode, ensuring that you won’t miss that perfect shot. It is also capable of continuous shooting at 1 frame per second (for up to 10 frames) in [8M] mode.
Focus can be set at 16 different levels and exposure can be corrected by ±1.8 EV in 0.3 EV steps, so you can freely adjust the picture quality (i.e. sharpness and saturation) to suit the scene.
Our original algorithm utilizes a pixel interpolation filter to convert 8M images into the recorded equivalent of 12M (i.e. 4000 x 3000 pixels). You can print images at up to A3-size, or enlarge a specific part of the image for detailed printing.
Skin comes out beautifully in close-ups of people.
Pictures have the atmosphere of a black-and-white photo.
A nostalgic look is achieved using sepia toning.
Note (1): The images above are authentic images shot using the CA8.
Note (2): The modes listed above can also be used while shooting video clips.
Note (2): The modes listed above can also be used while shooting video clips.
The camera automatically detects red-eye in captured images and corrects it after the shot.
Note: The corrective effect may vary, depending on the subject and shooting conditions.
