Comments on: Olympus XA2

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 19:55:19 +0000

Xa2 lover,

Your XA2 is also a 35mm camera!

If you can’t find anywhere to get it cleaned, look out for a replacement. They can be found cheaply at thrift/charity shops but even that expensive on eBay.

Great cameras, I love mine.

By: xa2 lover

xa2 lover — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 03:02:09 +0000

got mine in 1981 and have taken some great shots over the years including and b&w shot that got published in photographer’s forum mag’s best of college photography in 1989. everyone else had 35mm cameras and i used my humble xa2. i love this camera.

problem: i got it wet. not soaking wet but wet enough so that now the image quality is muddy. where should i take this camera to have it cleaned or repaired? i’m in the twin cities.

thank you!

By: emptyspaces

emptyspaces — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:12:29 +0000

James,

I must admit that my relationship with the XA2 has blossomed into a real love affair. It’s my favorite cheap film camera. I bring it everywhere (unless it rains, when I grab my Stylus Epic). I’d guess I’ve shot 20-30 rolls of film with it so far.

I shoot it from the hip a lot without looking through the viewfinder, using it to take pictures of my daughter from her eye level. I think it helps to not have every shot looking down at her from an angle! It’s simplicity is its best asset – I never really worry about focus like I do with the Stylus Epic No shutter lag. And it’s even full frame.

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By: Bernhard

Bernhard — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:59:38 +0000

I got mine used in 1988. Took thousands of decent shots and it still works. This tiny beauty is a real wonder.

By: THOMAS

THOMAS — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 07:18:41 +0000

XA2 is the best traditional 35mm compact camera ever ! The lens is excellent (sharpness rivals with Minox’s Minotar and Rollei’s Tessar, but it’s a 2,8 which proves often usefull) and the rangefinder is very helpfull, as the hyperfocal setting when you close and open the slinding cap.

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By: James K

James K — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 10:51:28 +0000

Hi Joe – Usually XA2 batteries last years so your problem seems a little strange. The power to the cameras meter should be switched off when the cover is closed. It looks like this is not happening on your camera.

First I would suggest checking the battery compartment with a torch. Remove the batteries then remove any dust with a gentle blow and check for any corrosion.

If the above fails you could remove the cover (carefully on a flat well light surface) and check for dust/gunk around the switch which recognizes the cover as being closed.

Good luck and let us know how you get on.

By: Joe Whirley

Joe Whirley — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:33:59 +0000

I have an XA2 which runs sil ox batteries down in about A month with clamshell
closed and sitting on the shelf, does anyone have A clue as to what the problem
is ? I have overcome the trouble by just unscrewing the battery cover A couple
of turns till the check battery light goes out but I am always afraid of loosing the
cover with it loose like that, otherwise it works super. Joe