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Subject: [OM] XA
From: Rich Lahrson <tripspud@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 25 May 2001 09:03:08 -0700
Subject: Re: [OM] XA2 help needed!

By all means get the XA. Offers you more control and a better lens.

Hi,

     I've used both the XA and the Stylus Epic 35/2.8 (current).  The
Stylus has excellent lens and focuses to 1.1 ft.  The XA is quieter.  I
didn't like the always on flash on the Epic.  I can't decide between
getting another Epic or an XA.  The other drawback of the Epic
is the exposure time lag.  The XA is real good here.  I liked the
built-in flash sometimes of the Epic.  Today, I'm leaning towards the
XA.

     For me, a compact with a 35mm is already a weight/size compromise
as I prefer the 50mm lens, so I've got a Zorki (like a Leica II) with
it's Russian
copy of the 50mm/3.5 Elmar.  I use the Leitz 50mm brightline finder
which shows
1:1 life size.  A bit bulky, but fits in a pocket.  No batteries.  It's
usually
loaded with medium speed black and white film which I develop and print.

                                                    Cheers,


Rich Lahrson

tripspud@xxxxxxxxxxxx




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