I use the epic in just this role. I detest flash and never use it. In the
dark the number of presses on the little button (to the left) is two. Yes,
you can take pictures when it is too dark to read the L.E.D.
-----Original Message-----
From: Scott Nelson [mailto:SNelson@xxxxxxxx]
Sent: Friday, May 25, 2001 9:19 AM
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [OM] XA
Well, granted the flash does start in *auto mode* each time you open the
Epic, but you can turn it off thereafter, just press the flash mode button
until the NOPE symbol appears. I have found this difficult to do in the
dark, however. Wish the Epic would remember the last flash and spot mode
settings when closed like it does for the date stamp setting. As a side
note, I had the XA as my always-with-me camera until it broke. One plus
factor for the Epic when deciding on a replacement was that the XA is not so
small with the flash attached...
<<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.>>
>>> tripspud@xxxxxxxxxxxx 10:03:08 05/25/2001 >>>
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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