There were a few cameras which Ricoh and Olympus shared back in the 80s. They
were designed and built by the respective companies but were private labeled for
the other. That boxy one you saw might have had a fold down grip/battery
holder.. Ricoh had a very similar one with a different name. The model names
escape me at this point.
John
PCACala@xxxxxxx wrote:
> Hi Steve:
>
> > saw an
> > Olympus camera that I could not identify. It kind of looked like a
> > precursor to the IS series, but as a range finder or P&S instead of a
> > reflex design. It was autofocus, and zoom, and had a large boxy
> > protrusion on the left side (looking at the lens) (It's the same side
> > where the handle and button are on the winders & motors) It's bulky.
> > about the size of two normal point & shoots in front of each other.
> > Would anyone have any idea what this is?
>
> Perhaps an Infinity Super Zoom 300 or 330. These get some wildly different
> prices here in Las Vegas. I hestitated a hour too long for a 300 at $69.
> Since then I have seen them from $119 to $199, except for a $100 one with
> clouded viewfinder at a Santa Maria, CA flea market. (They are still sitting
> there, too). Considering a used IS-1 sells for about $149, older 300 or 330's
> above $119 aren't bargains, IMHO. But then, I'm not The Olympus Guy and I
> live in Vegas, so take my ramblings with a grain of salt.
>
> Gary Reese
> Las Vegas, NV
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