Opus's 1990s 35mm AF compact — 34mm lens, motor wind, DX 100-400, burgundy finish
The Opus Elite is a 35mm autofocus compact made in Hong Kong during the 1990s, one of a range of budget Opus-branded point-and-shoots - others include the DX Twin, ZM4 and AF-3 - sold through catalogue and high-street channels. Unusually for its class it came finished in burgundy rather than the usual black.
It carries a 34mm lens with autofocus, an integral flash, motorised film winding and DX code reading covering ISO 100 to 400 films. Power comes from two AA batteries, and the body is relatively heavy and solidly assembled for a budget compact of the period.
A capable-enough casual snapshot camera whose main draws today are the distinctive burgundy finish and the broader revival of 1990s point-and-shoots at low prices. Documentation is thin - Opus was a marketing brand rather than a manufacturer - so expect no manual and no service options.
Battery-dependent like most 1990s compacts: it will not fire without healthy AA cells, so test power-up, flash charge and motor wind before valuing it above parts money. Check the film-door light seals and that the DX contacts are clean; with DX reading limited to ISO 100-400, common 200 and 400 films suit it best.