[Found] Olympus XA 35mm

First produced in 1979, the diminutive Olympus XA camera quickly found favour with enthusiast photographers won over by its sharp lens, compact dimensions, sturdy casing and exposure controls.

The XA is a tiny 35/2.8 RF coupled electronically shuttered Aperture priority Automatic Exposure camera.

Sporting a comprehensive 25-800 ISO rating, fast 6 element, 5 group f2.8 35mm Zuiko lens, electromagnetic feather-touch shutter release and 10 seconds to 1/500 shutter speeds, this was a true go-everywhere camera, ideal for fast street shooting.

This beast has been lying around for years. Maybe its time to unleash its powress.