Olympus XA User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Olympus XA is an aper-
ture priority auto-exposure
rangefinder camera setting new
standards for function and feel,
appearance and performance.
Please read the following pages
carefully and your new camera
will provide maximum per-
formance and satisfaction.
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS .............. Page 1•2
PREPARATION
Installing the Batteries ..................... 4
Loading the Film ....................... 5•6
SIMPLE STEPS FOR TAKING PICTURES
Setting the Aperture ...................... 7
Focusing ............................ 8
Releasing the Shutter ..................... 9
Unloading the Film ...................... 10
Self-Timer ............................ 10
Automatic Flash Photography .............. 11•12
PHOTOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES
Aperture and Depth of Field ............... 13•14
Shutter-Speed Priority Photography ........... 15-16
Backlighting Compensation .................. 17
Daylight Synchronization .................. 18
HELPFUL HINTS .......................... 19
CARE AND STORAGE ....................... 20
MAIN SPECIFICATIONS .......................... 21•22
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Olympus XA Specifications

General

Type	35mm Rangefinder Camera
Aperture Range	f/2.8 - f/22
Exposure Metering	CdS Cell
Dimensions	102 x 64.5 x 40 mm
Lens	Zuiko 35mm f/2.8
Shutter Speed	10 sec - 1/500 sec
Focus	Manual Focus
Exposure Control	Aperture priority automatic, manual
Film Speed	ISO 25 - 800
Shutter	Electronic Leaf Shutter
Battery	Two LR44/SR44 or equivalent
Weight	225 g