I’ve been shooting this camera since the ‘80s (yeah, I’m old). I brought it with me for two months in England and shot slide film. I carried it in a pocket and brought it everywhere. Some of the images it captured are gorgeous. This little camera may look like a toy or a gimmick, but it’s a proper rangefinder. Brilliant camera.
I'll never not take an opportunity to tell the world that I got my XA for about $2.50 at a garage sale. I saw a chunky point-n-shoot on the table and asked them, "do you have any other cameras, stashed away somewhere?" And sure enough, they did. Quite the collection, I might add. But the Olympus XA was the crown gem; and you're 100% spot-on about it, here.
crazy, i just took mine out shooting today. I love this camera so much that I bought a second one!! i refurbished my light seals and installed a blue ctb filter to increase the rangefinder patch contrast. it’s truly an engineering marvel from a 40-year-old design
Hi 👋 how are you doing I just got Olympus xa2 but I will be getting a Olympus XA soon, So these cameras are the best ones to get I'm just learning photography for the first time in 20 years I'm going to have fun with it
As I look back with what I know now, I wish I'd had a XA or XA2 when I was at school and uni, years ago. I can only imagine the great memories i could have captured back then.
@@SVProductionsHD It can be a point and shoot. In fact, Maitani designed it so that it could be used in this way. I mean no one is shooting this at f16 everywhere... but like I wrote, it was designed to be shot f5.6 @ 3m focus. Open the front and it's good to go.
@@ChinaCameraStyle yes you can "point and shoot" with it but as I said before, the title makes it seem as if this camera is a point and shoot, not a rangefinder.
My favorite point and shoot! So underrated because people don't like the rangefinder patch but I have never had a problem with the camera. Love it and carry mine everywhere I go. #OlympianHere
I know the features are different but how would you compare the image quality of the XA to the Minolta Himatic AF2? I’m undecided on which way I want to go for now.
My middle aged eyes don’t do as well with that little rangefinder patch these days, but the XA is a sweet camera. I use the XA2 more now, but the whole XA series rocks. Quality vid as always!
One cool trick to making the focusing patch better on this guy. Put a small rectangle of gaffers tape on the front center of the viewfinder glass. It definitely helps with focusing on this little gem
I had one and used it for a while ( actually I've tried the whole XA range ) but I never liked that shutter button. I ended up selling it and I've replaced it with the lomo lca, slightly different style in that it's a zone focus but for a camera for your coat pocket it's definitely my preferred option. Still love the olympus film cameras though, I have the 35 rc and the ee s, both have awesome lenses.
Man! Now the price just skyrocketed for this camera because of your praise!!!! :-) Seriously -- it does command a premium anymore in the used market -- selling at probably more than it originally sold for, but many others have praised it as well. Sigh, I guess that I'll have to keep my eye out now for a good deal on one to add to my collection (of tons of vintage cameras that I can't afford anymore, can't afford the film/developing or the time to use them all!!!). Thanks though -- love your photos (where/how do you scan them?)!
The XA is one of my favorites I have 5 of them even when I shoot my Leica with a 50mm summilux I carry my XA for that 35mm lens. Keep up the good work bro 👍
These are deffo fun lil snappers. The manual focus is super nice, and the ability to choose aperture is fire!! I found a red xa3 for super cheap which reminded me how much I like the form factor of these cameras so much. Heck I even shot my own wedding snaps on it haha!
Great little camera, love mine. Only problem with mine is that I find it overexposes about 2 stops. Most my film I shoot with it is 400 iso, so I just set the camera to 800iso and overexpose one stop. Super sharp lens for a small package though.
My girl just got this from London with the flash. But the bad part was that she threw away the case that came with it lmao. Great video as always my dude!
Good video. Thanks. I bought one a few months ago. Excellent small film camera. And you are right about the flash - which is also pretty useless. But I have to say it is beautifully designed in every sense and a great tool to use.
Wow! Cool camera, 1st time I saw an external flash placed on the side! sweetly unique! ... In advance Jonathan I want to congratulate you on your 50k mark! your deserve that! C'mon people! let's make this happen!
far enough to avoid red-eye! I came here to see if anyone was still uses these - this is the one 35mm camera I still own, got it used from a local camera shop in 1992, and it came with me everywhere for 10 years!
totally agree! you forgot to mention the very nice 4 stripes aperture star and the good against the light shooting capability. i love my xa and my xa3 (first cam) :)
The original XA is underrated and the best version. Too underrated. It’s the same lens in the Mju ii Certainly buy and keep the flash attached, get the A11, it’s the smallest one and keeps it pocketable compared to the A16
i have used this camera a long time, it was a new camera at that time ! i loved it, also because of it shutter speed, it can be open for 10 seconds ! so, great night shoots ! i had no problems with it's focus system, so most of the time good pictures ! i also used a Praktica LTL3 mirorreflex camera, you gonna like that camera too.
I love my XA except recently it seems to be underexposing everything. The fact that the shutter speed needle in the rangefinder window is not actually coupled to the shutter is also odd
Definitely up there with the greats, so pocketable!!! I’m always caring one on me or alternatively the little Minox G series that is pretty much the same but a bit smaller
Could you maybe do a video on lenses and lens compatibility? I just got my first slr (Minolta Maxxum 7000!) and it’s really hard to find people talking about lenses, especially budget ones
I've got the XA, rollei 35 and canonet ql17Giii. All 3 small(canonet biggest but still small for its capability) and I love all of them! The XA shutter is veryx very sensitive so I'll have to get to know that/be more careful but still, fits right in my pocket together with my wallet(always empty thanks to film XD)
Hey man, my name is Justin. I’m really tryna really get serious abt film photography but I’ve been a bit discouraged by the film developing process. I’ve got a the chemicals and even bought a scanner and everything but and I’m stuck on the film developing. Pls help me out man
same thing ia happening to me with my kodak retina 1a i don't really like the focus mecanismn and the viewer but the size the lens and the sound are perfect
I still have my Oly XA and side flash module, and an Oly 35 RC. But my favourite is Olympus Stylus Epic... no custom controls like the XA and 35 RC... but sits in your pocket and has fast lens.... was travel companion for years.... now you need to dish out $600-$900 for something that did the work for $200.
The XA was great for outside work, but terrible for low light or high contrast light work. Had one for close to a year, but it’s dependance on a meter made me leave it for a Yashica T4 (which I found at a thrift store and made the smart decision to sell of course)
Thanks man, this video very encourage me to using that camera (olympus xa) again. At the first try i think wrong buy, but with your video make me confidence with this camera. 😬😂😬😮
I have the XA2 and love the little thing. Got wonderful reviews too. The one I thrift came with the A11 flash. All for like, 5.99. Shot some really old film and they all came out very well. Highly recommend the little shooters.
I hate how people call the Olympus XA very sharp. Yes it is reasonably sharp. But It is no where near as sharp as a Nikon 50mm f1.2 ais or 85mm f1.4 ais prime lens.
I think you were right the first time. The lens is not sharp by any objective standard, shown by its photos and by the test reports made when it first came out. It is a snaphoto camera, good for its intended use. A "leica in your pocket"? What you smoken'?
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I’ve been shooting this camera since the ‘80s (yeah, I’m old). I brought it with me for two months in England and shot slide film. I carried it in a pocket and brought it everywhere. Some of the images it captured are gorgeous. This little camera may look like a toy or a gimmick, but it’s a proper rangefinder. Brilliant camera.
The difference in Audio and editing now compared to the video from 2 years is drastic. Keep up the good work!
I'll never not take an opportunity to tell the world that I got my XA for about $2.50 at a garage sale. I saw a chunky point-n-shoot on the table and asked them, "do you have any other cameras, stashed away somewhere?" And sure enough, they did. Quite the collection, I might add. But the Olympus XA was the crown gem; and you're 100% spot-on about it, here.
I bought mine for $0.75
i got 100 cameras for free lol what kind of film do i use for this camera i also need a black and white film that would be good for it i’m new at this
@@wheredahosat try ilford hp5 !
Now that's a steal 😅 i bought 2 partially functioning to swap each other and get one up and steady.
For 8 bucks, i'm happy ^^
crazy, i just took mine out shooting today. I love this camera so much that I bought a second one!! i refurbished my light seals and installed a blue ctb filter to increase the rangefinder patch contrast. it’s truly an engineering marvel from a 40-year-old design
Found a XA2 with a flash, case, and manual at a yard sale for $5!
I got one in a lot of 40 cameras I bought at a yardsale for $25
😂 Screw you guys. Bought mine for $150
@@markhou me to $140
Hi 👋 how are you doing I just got Olympus xa2 but I will be getting a Olympus XA soon,
So these cameras are the best ones to get I'm just learning photography for the first time in 20 years
I'm going to have fun with it
As I look back with what I know now, I wish I'd had a XA or XA2 when I was at school and uni, years ago. I can only imagine the great memories i could have captured back then.
The XA isn't a point and shoot fam, it's a rangefinder
f5.6 focus @3m it can be faster than any point and shoot
2:02 listen it
@@musyahreza Yes, but the title of the video is what is important
@@SVProductionsHD It can be a point and shoot. In fact, Maitani designed it so that it could be used in this way. I mean no one is shooting this at f16 everywhere... but like I wrote, it was designed to be shot f5.6 @ 3m focus. Open the front and it's good to go.
@@ChinaCameraStyle yes you can "point and shoot" with it but as I said before, the title makes it seem as if this camera is a point and shoot, not a rangefinder.
I just got one for $60 last month, and it’s incredible. Best purchase I’ve ever made.
My favorite point and shoot! So underrated because people don't like the rangefinder patch but I have never had a problem with the camera. Love it and carry mine everywhere I go. #OlympianHere
Just read film from Kodak has an increase of 5% in units sold. Love this channel, such an inspiration, keep it up
Be honest the Olympus stylus epic dlx or yasshica t4 ? I bought the stylus epic dlx because it was like 200$ cheaper for 250$ good or bad ? :/
I know the features are different but how would you compare the image quality of the XA to the Minolta Himatic AF2? I’m undecided on which way I want to go for now.
It's the perfect tiny aperture priority street shooter, glad to you coming around on it
Glad I picked one of these up already, I can expect prices to be shooting up soon, lol
markothy would you believe me if I told you they were worth max $75 for one in great condition with flash 3 years ago?
@@jmathews4765 3 years ago sure, I picked mine up for about 50. Definitely more than that now though
My middle aged eyes don’t do as well with that little rangefinder patch these days, but the XA is a sweet camera. I use the XA2 more now, but the whole XA series rocks. Quality vid as always!
theoldcameraguy absolutely!! The only XA I didn’t find too pleasent has to be the XA1. I even forgot to mention it in the video 😂
KingJvpes Yeah, the XA1 is definitely more limited. The one thing that’s good about it is that it doesn’t need a battery.
One cool trick to making the focusing patch better on this guy. Put a small rectangle of gaffers tape on the front center of the viewfinder glass. It definitely helps with focusing on this little gem
I had one and used it for a while ( actually I've tried the whole XA range ) but I never liked that shutter button. I ended up selling it and I've replaced it with the lomo lca, slightly different style in that it's a zone focus but for a camera for your coat pocket it's definitely my preferred option. Still love the olympus film cameras though, I have the 35 rc and the ee s, both have awesome lenses.
I have the XA3 and I love it! Different focusing system and lens than the XA but the form factor is great and perfect for street photography.
Jack Flower love that camera!
Man! Now the price just skyrocketed for this camera because of your praise!!!! :-) Seriously -- it does command a premium anymore in the used market -- selling at probably more than it originally sold for, but many others have praised it as well. Sigh, I guess that I'll have to keep my eye out now for a good deal on one to add to my collection (of tons of vintage cameras that I can't afford anymore, can't afford the film/developing or the time to use them all!!!). Thanks though -- love your photos (where/how do you scan them?)!
The XA is one of my favorites I have 5 of them even when I shoot my Leica with a 50mm summilux I carry my XA for that 35mm lens. Keep up the good work bro 👍
I've learned how to take a photo with preset zone focusing at first with this camera. Set 3m and F5.6 then blind shoot.
Respect for putting up another video after changing your mind, I picked up this camera a month ago and its lens really is that great.
These are deffo fun lil snappers. The manual focus is super nice, and the ability to choose aperture is fire!! I found a red xa3 for super cheap which reminded me how much I like the form factor of these cameras so much. Heck I even shot my own wedding snaps on it haha!
How does a camera limit ISO? Can't you just load 1600 film and roll with it?
Great little camera, love mine. Only problem with mine is that I find it overexposes about 2 stops. Most my film I shoot with it is 400 iso, so I just set the camera to 800iso and overexpose one stop. Super sharp lens for a small package though.
Might grab one do you have shots with it?
My girl just got this from London with the flash. But the bad part was that she threw away the case that came with it lmao. Great video as always my dude!
Good video. Thanks. I bought one a few months ago. Excellent small film camera. And you are right about the flash - which is also pretty useless. But I have to say it is beautifully designed in every sense and a great tool to use.
Wow! Cool camera, 1st time I saw an external flash placed on the side! sweetly unique! ... In advance Jonathan I want to congratulate you on your 50k mark! your deserve that! C'mon people! let's make this happen!
Hardene3f7 😭😭😭 thank you so much!! Really appreciate it
far enough to avoid red-eye! I came here to see if anyone was still uses these - this is the one 35mm camera I still own, got it used from a local camera shop in 1992, and it came with me everywhere for 10 years!
You should really take a look at the Canon sureshot zoom XL, it’s a high quality camera and its almost the same size as the Fuji 645 point and shoot
Just picked one up at goodwill for a buck with the A11 flash, can’t wait to test it out. Just needs batteries.
gang!
XAs are great. My profile picture was shot on one. I'd love an XA4 for the 28mm lens, but eBay prices are just a bit silly.
totally agree! you forgot to mention the very nice 4 stripes aperture star and the good against the light shooting capability. i love my xa and my xa3 (first cam) :)
More on point and shoots please!
The original XA is underrated and the best version.
Too underrated.
It’s the same lens in the Mju ii
Certainly buy and keep the flash attached, get the A11, it’s the smallest one and keeps it pocketable compared to the A16
I bought one on mecari a week ago for 90$ with tax and shipping . It arrived today cant wait to get shoots in
Is xa good for beginner?
You can modify the ISO setting. I have modified more than one so that the ISO ratings are all one step up '50 - 1600'
how does that work?
I put tape over the DX reader on mine. So I can set whatever iso value I want
i have used this camera a long time, it was a new camera at that time ! i loved it, also because of it shutter speed, it can be open for 10 seconds ! so, great night shoots !
i had no problems with it's focus system, so most of the time good pictures ! i also used a Praktica LTL3 mirorreflex camera, you gonna like that camera too.
Absolutely love my XA. The lens is just freakin' amazing! Renders extremely well for low speed slide film like Ektachrome E100.
I got one once,I loved it so much ,and then I gave it to a girl I loved.the end.
I got one last week. Haven’t had time to try it out yet, but I’m looking forward to it!
Picked one up last month and it is honestly my favorite film camera atm!
I love my XA except recently it seems to be underexposing everything. The fact that the shutter speed needle in the rangefinder window is not actually coupled to the shutter is also odd
This, the mju or the konica bm
Definitely up there with the greats, so pocketable!!! I’m always caring one on me or alternatively the little Minox G series that is pretty much the same but a bit smaller
Could you maybe do a video on lenses and lens compatibility? I just got my first slr (Minolta Maxxum 7000!) and it’s really hard to find people talking about lenses, especially budget ones
I've got the XA, rollei 35 and canonet ql17Giii. All 3 small(canonet biggest but still small for its capability) and I love all of them! The XA shutter is veryx very sensitive so I'll have to get to know that/be more careful but still, fits right in my pocket together with my wallet(always empty thanks to film XD)
😹😹 my wallets feeling it too man
Hey man, my name is Justin. I’m really tryna really get serious abt film photography but I’ve been a bit discouraged by the film developing process. I’ve got a the chemicals and even bought a scanner and everything but and I’m stuck on the film developing. Pls help me out man
same thing ia happening to me with my kodak retina 1a i don't really like the focus mecanismn and the viewer but the size the lens and the sound are perfect
I still have my Oly XA and side flash module, and an Oly 35 RC. But my favourite is Olympus Stylus Epic... no custom controls like the XA and 35 RC... but sits in your pocket and has fast lens.... was travel companion for years.... now you need to dish out $600-$900 for something that did the work for $200.
I got rid of my XA for some quick cash and honestly I should have just been broke for like a week and kept the camera haha. I miss it so much
The XA was great for outside work, but terrible for low light or high contrast light work. Had one for close to a year, but it’s dependance on a meter made me leave it for a Yashica T4 (which I found at a thrift store and made the smart decision to sell of course)
why ? low shutter speed > 30 seconds !
I started shooting with it a week ago. So far it feels great.
Thanks man, this video very encourage me to using that camera (olympus xa) again. At the first try i think wrong buy, but with your video make me confidence with this camera. 😬😂😬😮
My XA focus scale is 0,85m 1,5m and 3m, how is that possible? yours is diferrent.
You probably have either the XA2, XA3, or the confusingly-named XA1, which use a zone focusing system.
I heard that the European models of the XA have the meters on it rather than the feet.
I love my Olympus AF-10.
#olympusgang
The Xa lineup are aite.
I prefer the Rollei 35.
Love the rollei 35 but they're so annoying to focus with!
just picked one up.
Just got the XA3 today for $25, stoked to go shoot with it 🙌
What type of programming/software you use to edit your videos?
Hi KingJvpes, could u please do a review of the Canon EOS A2/5 😃😉
Will you sell the camera?
I inherited the XA2
this is quick
I still love my Rollei 35 more. Full manual is the way to go.
OLYMPUS GANG
g a n g
What does he said at 2:18 ? i am french difficult for me to understand.
And if you're shooting this at f16 and youre prefocus at 4 feet, come on you're not missing that
can you do a video on how to check the camera's working condition when you thrift for them :)
You got lots of point and shoots mah dude let me cop one from you plz!
dang I want one
I have the XA2 and love the little thing. Got wonderful reviews too. The one I thrift came with the A11 flash. All for like, 5.99. Shot some really old film and they all came out very well. Highly recommend the little shooters.
I've got one as well but unfortunately it has fungus inside... Mh I don't know what to do with it. The fungus isn't that big but still it's fungus.
Ive been trying to get one recently, i better act fast because after this video the prices are about to go up 😂😂
There's also an XA1.
Own it from day one can’t tell you how many rolls of film I have put threw it you forgot to tell how bad the shutter is you blow on it and it fires
pls review the chinon auto gl!
2:42 I've just fallen of my chair, not sure I will ever be able to get up
Sam Vorms 😂 okay not even close to Leica
I use tht like all the time😂
looks pretty fickle :3
I hate how people call the Olympus XA very sharp. Yes it is reasonably sharp. But It is no where near as sharp as a Nikon 50mm f1.2 ais or 85mm f1.4 ais prime lens.
I say, if you haven't used something don't knock it.
FYI, it goes to f22
Ayyy can you still do sleepwalk on you guitar still i just got done watching that old vid when you did sleepwalk
it's the plastic equivalent of an M6
I received this camera as a gift from a relative whom I respect a lot. I'm still trying to find replacement batteries locally. ;A;
Bro, told ya :)
I think you were right the first time. The lens is not sharp by any objective standard, shown by its photos and by the test reports made when it first came out. It is a snaphoto camera, good for its intended use. A "leica in your pocket"? What you smoken'?
Randall just make your own videos and reviews since your so opinionated!
You need to try the Rollei 35 for me I don’t like the XA
Man you gotta stop making videos about cameras i wanna buy, the price is gonna raise up :P
Buy now then
My XA has max aperture of f/22.
Yoo, just got me a xa2 my dude.
BigTeddy 2700 camera is so good dude! You’re gonna love it
giveaway video
Really? The flash makes it big!... lol!
not always in use. flashes always add size
Hello
THIS CAMERA WILL SHOOT 1600, 2400, 3200.
set the ISO dial to 800 and then underexpose one or two stops. You're welcome! =D
BASH is obsolete. Python is my new gf. How do you underexpose when there are no manual settings?