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Sean Page
 

canon Q8200A


i have came across a camera to buy from a guy and need to know a little bit about it I think it is a canon Q8200A that is the only number anywhere on it if anyone knows anything about it and the price of one right now I would be very grateful


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February 21, 2007

 

Jon Close
  It's not a Canon, and it is a scam. It is a very cheap camera with a styled body that looks like an SLR, but it has no more function than a typical single-use camera and is only worth ~$15. They are sold by unscrupulous thieves for obscene amounts (sometimes over $200) to unsuspecting people who aren't familiar with cameras. Do not be taken in.


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February 21, 2007

 

Jon Close
  p.s. I believe this is what you're looking at:
Q8200". Also known as "Canon DL-9000",Olympia DL-2000", and other deceptive names. Repeating, it is a cheap POS (I was being very generous in valuing it at $15) made by an unknown manufacturer not associated with Canon, Olympus, Nikon, or any other reputable camera maker.


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February 21, 2007

 

Sean Page
  thanks very much jon c. I thought I was getting a good deal out of it. the guy bought it for 200 dollars. he was pretty upset wheni told him what you said.lol


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