Jim wrote
> 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?
I don't have any uploaded pictures from my XA but I do have one from my
Stylus Epic, taken using a tripod. I took this one to also show the effect of
having only 'one' aperture available - f/2.8 - with the Epic.
http://www.tope.nl/tope_show_entry.php?event=25&pic=15&header_font_to
_use=arial
I remember that I found it a little tricky to hold this light camera (and the
XA)
still enough to get sharp shots, so that if you 'can' use a tripod sometimes
you might find it advantageous in respect of sharpness.
But - my arms are somewhat light, so, YMMV.
Brian Swale
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