Canon VIXIA HF R800 camcorder with red strap
Description
Category: Audio & Video Equipment. I found a black Canon VIXIA HF R800 camcorder this afternoon around 3:45pm in the parking lot behind the Carnegie-Stout Public Library on West 11th Street in Dubuque. It's in decent condition with a few scratches on the plastic body and the lens cap is missing, but the built-in mic and display screen still work when I tested it briefly. It has a bright red fabric strap, and there’s a small blue sticker with the initials 'DP' on the side near the battery compartment, which should help you spot it easily if you know what to look for. If this is yours, I’d be glad to arrange pickup at the library desk during open hours or meet you in the lot.
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