Thanks, C.H. That is a beautiful image. I have no intention of using the
flash unless a dire emergency arises.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
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From: "C.H.Ling" <ch_photo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, December 24, 2012 10:37 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] Good Day
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jim Nichols" <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
>
>> In contrast to Ken's compromised day, I was fortunate to have a good day
>> yesterday. I was given a pristine Olympus XA, complete with the A11
>> flash
>> unit. I just opened up the battery compartment to replace the old
>> batteries, and found no signs of corrosion. I haven't put film in it
>> yet,
>> still dry firing it to get used to the control lever and slides.
>>
>> I downloaded the manual last evening, and read it from cover to cover. I
>> have a few puzzles left, but I want to try it out as a pocket camera.
>> Unfortunately, the scanner at my local lab is down for repairs until
>> after
>> the holidays, so you won't see any immediate images.
>>
>> Anyone got advice about the XA?
>>
>
> Take it out at evening, shoot at wide open with slow shutter, that's what
> the XA famous for.
>
> One of my favorite shot:
>
> http://www.accura.com.hk/temp/EU92_15_07s.jpg
>
> 1/15s, f2.8 Fuji HG200, July 1992
>
> Throw away the A11, you won't like the results, its covering angle is too
> narrow.
>
> I hope one day there is a FF digital XA.
>
> C.H.Ling
>
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