Subject: Re: [OM] XA2 help needed!
By all means get the XA. Offers you more control and a better lens.
Hi,
I've used both the XA and the Stylus Epic 35/2.8 (current). The
Stylus has excellent lens and focuses to 1.1 ft. The XA is quieter. I
didn't like the always on flash on the Epic. I can't decide between
getting another Epic or an XA. The other drawback of the Epic
is the exposure time lag. The XA is real good here. I liked the
built-in flash sometimes of the Epic. Today, I'm leaning towards the
XA.
For me, a compact with a 35mm is already a weight/size compromise
as I prefer the 50mm lens, so I've got a Zorki (like a Leica II) with
it's Russian
copy of the 50mm/3.5 Elmar. I use the Leitz 50mm brightline finder
which shows
1:1 life size. A bit bulky, but fits in a pocket. No batteries. It's
usually
loaded with medium speed black and white film which I develop and print.
Cheers,
Rich Lahrson
tripspud@xxxxxxxxxxxx
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