I just can't adjust to an LCD as my only viewfinder when working outdoors.
My little Fuji F10 does just fine in a low light environment, but drives me
crazy in sunlight.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chuck Norcutt" <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2012 8:03 AM
Subject: Re: [OM] Good Day
>I did used to own an XA with A11 flash and never really got on with it.
> It's really still a bit too large for a pocket camera or even for a
> small belt case. I much preferred my Stylus Epic 35/2.8 which was
> actually pocketable but more easily carried in a small belt case. These
> days I carry my Samsung WB650 (recommended by Moose and aka in some
> markets as HZ35W)
> <http://www.dpreview.com/products/samsung/compacts/samsung_hz35w/overview>
> and cell phone together in a single small belt case designed for
> carrying 2 items. I'm much more likely to have a camera with me as a
> result. What's the best camera? The one you have with you, of course.
> :-)
>
> Chuck Norcutt
>
>
> On 12/25/2012 11:09 PM, Jim Nichols wrote:
>> I think Chuck is looking at the practical side, since film labs are
>> quickly
>> disappearing. I am willing to experiment, to see what the XA has to
>> offer.
>>
>> Jim Nichols
>> Tullahoma, TN USA
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "C.H.Ling" <ch_photo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Tuesday, December 25, 2012 10:05 PM
>> Subject: Re: [OM] Good Day
>>
>>
>>> FF with shallower DOF makes the XA differ from digital P&S, that's why I
>>> recommend to shoot wide open.
>>>
>>> C.H.Ling
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Chuck Norcutt" <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>
>>>
>>>> Yes, use a small digital P&S instead. :-)
>>>>
>>>> Chuck Norcutt
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 12/24/2012 4:28 PM, Jim Nichols 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?
>>>>>
>>>>> Jim Nichols
>>>>> Tullahoma, TN USA
>>>
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