thrift store find

[nikonosguy]

was out and about today and found an olympus xa2 in the thrift store for $7


needs new seals, but seems to work needs batteries

what are the differences between the xa and the xa2

it does have the flash as well

 

[summar]

The XA has rangefinder focus and an aperture-priority automatic shutter. The XA2 as you can tell has zone focusing; the shutter and aperture are program-controlled and adjusted together. Both excellent cameras.

 

[M Currie]

I've read that according to some the XA2 lens is actually a little sharper than its XA counterpart, at least when it's in range. I don't know whether this is true, but the XA2 is quick, sharp and silent.

 

[zuiko85]

The XA2 can also do fairly long auto exposures, about 4~8 seconds if I remember right. Of course that means you have to steady the camera on a solid surface.

 

[FrankS]

The XA is the more desire able model of the two, with aperture control and rf focusing.

 

[rod64]

Funny coincidence. I found an Xa at the thrift store a couple of weeks ago. I got it for $3 it still had the original box, case, flash and instructions. New batteries and it is ready to go. Great little camera.

 

[David Hughes]

Hi,

As has been said the XA is a CRF and the with "A" mode only and the XA2 is zone focussing and "P" mode only.

The XA2 relies on the DoF from the 35mm and f/3.5 lens and focusses well when the subject is at just the right point or the aperture is small meaning 200 ASA or more film is best.

You can get the best out of the XA2 by memorising the three points it focusses on. I think you'll find them here:

http://www.diaxa.com/

The page on the website it takes you to can look odd. Us old hands realise that you have to click on the big red shutter button. If not then the XA2 is very popular and a search will find the set distances.

Regards, David

 

[lxmike]

l wish l could find an XA2 for $7, a bargain and these cameras are great preformers

 

[FrankS]

l wish l could find an XA2 for $7, a bargain and these cameras are great preformers

I would include one with that other camera. 😉

 

[news shooter]

Great Find

Great Find

Great find nikonsguy!
Found this at a thrift shop during a road trip. Even has instruction manual.
After exercising the shutter speeds, and tinkering with the mirror, started working. Slow speeds are somewhat working. To say some aren't.

 

[nikonosguy]

thing is.... franks owns the camera now -- i gave it to him as a gift on his cross country journey

 

[news shooter]

Another look plus

Another look plus

Ok,
Brain fade. The thrift shop find of the asahiflex total price $12.95.
Here's another look.