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Olympus XA3 |
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The
Olympus XA3 is really a slightly updated version of the XA2 which has
received some useful extra features. The most useful of these is the
provision of a backlight compensation setting on the battery test /
self timer lever. This adds about half a stop extra exposure to the
programmed setting determined by the camera’s metering system so
that when you are photographing a backlit or light background subject
the shot is not underexposed. This is very useful on an auto only
camera. The other additions for the XA3 are a 1600 ASA manual film
speed setting and automatic DX film speed setting if you use DX coded
film. Having a 1600 ASA setting is fantastic for this camera as it is
so small and inconspicuous that available light street photography is
its natural application and the extra turn of speed makes getting the
images that much easier. |
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Specifications |
Olympus
XA3 Made in Japan |
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Camera
Type |
35mm
EE zone focusing camera with between-the-lens shutter |
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Film
Format |
24x36mm |
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Lens |
Olympus Zuiko 35mm f/3.5 |
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Filter
Size |
None |
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Focusing
Range |
1
m to infinity |
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Shutter
Speeds |
Automatic programmed aperture
& speed selection |
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Exposure
Meter Type |
Single
CdS cell located above the lens element. Programmed aperture & speed
selection |
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Film
Speed Range |
ISO
25 (DIN 15) to ISO 1600 (DIN 32) |
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Viewfinder
Information |
Brightline
frame, No parallax correction mark |
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Focusing
System |
Zone focusing by slider control |
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Synchronization
& Flash |
Built-in "X" synchronization for dedicated A11 flashgun |
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Loading
Film |
Standard
35mm 135 loading |
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Advance
Film |
Thumb
wheel,
Built-in double exposure prevention |
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Self
Timer |
Yes |
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Battery |
Two
1,35 volt Mercury
batteries PX675 - or 675ZA (1.4v Zinc Air) |
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Dimensions |
103
w X 65 h X 40 d mm |
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Weight |
230 g |
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