Olympus XA2
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Another design by Yoshihisa Maitani, it was
introduced in 1982 as a simplified version of the XA. This range of very
compact range finder cameras are designed around a sliding clam-shell case which
acts as a cover for the lens and viewfinder when not in use. It has a
fixed Zuiko 35mm f3.5 lens capable of producing very fine results. It is
reliant on two button cells for the programmed exposure system, which can be
unofficially overridden by changing the film speed setting to under or over
expose. Many professional photographers have used an XA2 as an
unobtrusive way to take high quality pictures.
I used this camera in situations when it would be difficult
to carry a SLRs.
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