I have the Stylus Epic DLX. It has a 2.8 lens (think it is a 35, but
don't have it with me to check), and rudimentary spot metering that
works quite well. What I mean by rudimentary is that you point the
crosshairs
in the center of the viewfinder on the subject, press the shutter button
halfway, it locks in exposure, then you can back up, compose, shoot,
etc. It really does a fine job, and as Phillip mentioned about the XA4,
sometimes I have a hard time telling these photos from those shot with
my OM w/standard lenses. This camera is a great value, it is -really-
small- truly a pocket camera, and I think underappreciated.
Mike
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From: owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Phillip Franklin
Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2000 3:58 PM
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Subject: [OM] rangefinders
Ken,
I have a XA4 Macro. I bought new in 1985 and it is my camera of choice
for a pocket camera. It has the Zuiko 28/3.5 lens and it certainly does
a fine jobe in just about any situation (especially outdoors since the
add on flash is pretty weak for what I'm used to). I have many slides
from it and I can't tell the difference between these and stuff shot by
the 28mm lens on the SLR body. It's just about as handy as any camera
can be. Focusing has never been a problem. It uses a little slider.
It's a great camera to take along on hikes or when you really don't want
to carry much stuff.
Phillip Franklin
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