Olympus Superzoom 800 (Infinity Accura Zoom 80 / OZ 80 Zoom)

The Olympus Superzoom 800, also marketed as the Infinity Accura Zoom 80 or OZ 80 Zoom, was a typical compact 35mm point-and-shoot camera introduced in 1996. Representing the mid-1990s boom in user-friendly zoom cameras, it featured a 38-80mm zoom lens, autofocus, automatic exposure, and flash capabilities. Designed for simplicity and portability, it targeted consumers seeking an affordable and convenient way to capture everyday snapshots without complex settings. Its construction, while functional, prioritized lightness and cost over ruggedness, common in its class. This model exemplifies the era's shift from fixed-lens compacts towards slightly more versatile zoom options within the amateur market.

buildQuality: 2.8 value: 2.5 collectibility: 1.5 historicalSignificance: 1.5