Thanks, Brian. Nice image of the piano.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
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From: "Brian Swale" <bj@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, December 25, 2012 6:30 AM
Subject: Re: [OM] Good Day
> 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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