This Olympus AZ-200 Superzoom, serial number 1669876, is a sophisticated 35mm compact camera introduced in 1989 as one of Olympus' premium superzoom models. It combines fully automatic operation with a high-quality 38-80mm zoom lens and several innovative features that were highly advanced for their time.
This example has been tested using two CR123A batteries, with the shutter, zoom mechanism, and built-in flash all functioning correctly. The required batteries are available through OldCamShop.
Its Olympus 38-80mm f/4.5-6.4 lens provides excellent image quality for a compact camera of this era, while autofocus and automatic exposure make the camera easy to use for photographers of all experience levels.
The camera features four flash modes, including auto flash, red-eye reduction, flash off, and fill-in flash, plus a unique multi-flash mode for creative effects. These advanced capabilities helped establish Olympus as one of the leading manufacturers of premium compact film cameras.
Built by the same company that later produced the legendary Mju series, the AZ-200 remains an underrated but highly capable film compact with excellent optical quality and robust engineering.