On 15 Aug 98, at 21:42, *- DORIS FANG -* wrote:
> > The local shop has an XA2 with A11 flash for $75 CDN. Is this a
> > reasonable deal? Is the 35/3.5 lens comparable to the 2.8 in
> > sharpness/contrast?
>
> It is a reasonable deal. The XA lens is sharper than the XA2's and some
> of that must be due to the zone focus, but the XA2 lens is good.
> If you get her the XA, you'll be er..."borrowing" it often...
>
Thanks for the comments, Doris. How effective is the rangefinder
focus on the XA? Is it simple for a novice to use? Or would I be
better off the get her a new Stylus?
How does the sharpness/contrast and other functions of your
Stylus compare with the XAs?
Is the Stylus Epic worth the extra money?
ps: Since she doesn't read the list, I can reveal my plan... I'm
hoping to either trade or sell my OM-10, then get an OM-1 or 2 in
its place. Of course, if I get her an XA / Stylus first, I might just
avoid sleeping in the garden shed... ;-)
Shawn & Janis Wright
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