I think Chuck is looking at the practical side, since film labs are quickly
disappearing. I am willing to experiment, to see what the XA has to offer.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
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From: "C.H.Ling" <ch_photo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, December 25, 2012 10:05 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] Good Day
> FF with shallower DOF makes the XA differ from digital P&S, that's why I
> recommend to shoot wide open.
>
> C.H.Ling
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Chuck Norcutt" <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
>
>> Yes, use a small digital P&S instead. :-)
>>
>> Chuck Norcutt
>>
>>
>> On 12/24/2012 4:28 PM, Jim Nichols wrote:
>>> In contrast to Ken's compromised day, I was fortunate to have a good day
>>> yesterday. I was given a pristine Olympus XA, complete with the A11
>>> flash unit. I just opened up the battery compartment to replace the old
>>> batteries, and found no signs of corrosion. I haven't put film in it
>>> yet, still dry firing it to get used to the control lever and slides.
>>>
>>> I downloaded the manual last evening, and read it from cover to cover.
>>> I
>>> have a few puzzles left, but I want to try it out as a pocket camera.
>>> Unfortunately, the scanner at my local lab is down for repairs until
>>> after the holidays, so you won't see any immediate images.
>>>
>>> Anyone got advice about the XA?
>>>
>>> Jim Nichols
>>> Tullahoma, TN USA
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