Olympus XA

The Olympus XA is a full frame rangefinder with a bright 35mm lens and aperture priority exposure, light weight and small enough to fit in your pocket. This is not the specifications of many a dream camera, it’s those of the Olympus XA – nothing short of a pocket marvel. Designed by Yoshihisha Maitani – famed creator of the Olympus Pen and OM–1 cameras and later also the Mju line – the Olympus XA was launched in 1979. The little camera was widely regarded as an impressive achievement. It has a sharp 35mm f2.8 lens, an ASA dial from 25 to 800 and a flash that can be screwed on or off the tiny camera body. A perfect 35mm camera for daily use.