Canon Q8200
A motor drive 35mm film camera, often sold with a built-in flash and later identified as a counterfeit.
Overview
The Canon Q8200 is a motor drive camera for 35mm film. It carries the Canon name, but it is not a genuine Canon product. It has been identified as a counterfeit. It also goes by the names "Olympia" and "Focus." It has a built-in flash, red-eye reduction, a self-timer and a focus-free optical lens. It runs on battery power and has a waist-level viewfinder. The design is classic black, and some units come in black and gold. It is described as sturdy and well made, with a professional-style build.
Specifications
| Film format | 35mm |
| Features | Built-in flash |
| Features | Red-eye reduction |
| Features | Motor drive |
| Features | Self-timer |
| Features | Focus Free |
| Lens | Optical Lens |
| Power | Battery operated |
| Viewfinder type | Waist-level finder |
Design
The camera is classic black, and some units are black and gold. It is described as sturdy and well made, with a professional style.
Context
The Canon Q8200 is not a genuine Canon product. It is recognized as a counterfeit, and it has been sold under other names, including "Olympia" and "Focus."
Market
Current market prices run from $40 to $44. One unit was bought for 1 Euro with its original packaging. The camera is listed at various prices on eBay and other marketplaces.
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