Olympus XA - Camera

Manual focus 35mm rangefinder camera released by Olympus in 1979. The XA was designed by Yoshihisa Maitani, who also designed the OM-1 SLR. It is capable of aperture priority auto exposure using a built-in CdS light meter. The clamshell lens cover functions as the power switch. A switch on the bottom of the camera allows for backlight compensation (+1.5 stops), battery check, and self-timer. A detachable flash can be attached to the side of the body. Plastic body available in black.

• Lens: Olympus 35mm f2.8 F.Zuiko (6 elements, 5 groups)
• Shutter: Electronic leaf shutter: 10s - 1/500s
• Aperture blades: 2
• ISO range: 25 - 800
• Size: 104 x 66 x 41 mm
• Weight: 223g