Jim Houha wrote:
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>I've never been happy with flash photos on the Oly XA. You have to use one
>of the XA flashes, The A-11 has settings for ASA 100 and ASA 400 only. And
>it only uses auto mode.
There is mode on the A11 for manual flash, FULL. The colour temperature of
the A11 appears to be very cold.
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>Where the XA really shines is backpacking. Its teensy and light weight, the
>battery lasts for years, and the lens is quite incredibly sharp at f16. Its
>perfect for scenic shots. The XA is also terrific for discrete candid
>shots. The shutter sound is nearly inaudible, and you can wait to wind it
>untill its back in your pocket. The XA has no motor to whrrrrrr. It's
>mechanicaly simple. There's a lot less stuff to break.
It really is a beauty. At least to my eyes and ears.
Ulf Westerberg
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