Olympus XA (First Impressions)

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cameras: Olympus XA

[treyusher]

I love this little guy it shoots so well.

The camera is really cool too.

[joeymason]

my favorite beauty influencer back again for another hit

[ShadesOClarity]

More dust, more dirt, more desolation. I got a Stylus 120 and a Minolta XG-1 and some other stuff from a lady who just "wanted it gone." I offered $120 and walked away a happy DuDe. There was a roll in the Stylus I had developed for her and it had some surprisingly good stuff on it. It had some photos of her late husband who passed away three years ago. She was glad to get the photos.

[Indecent_exposures]

Thanks for making a video on a camera I was about to buy so prices go up thank you Jason very cool

[leftclicky]

My favourite camera ever. I pick it up more than my Leica. Perfectly pocketable, fantastic lens, and great fun to shoot with

[MrIvanlagos]

this is mostly for any mfs who think this camera is for you. I have been using the XA as my daily driver for a few years and I love it to death! the small form factor isn't an issue when you learn how to handle the camera correctly, which isn't the most intuitive compared to other cameras but is actually quite ergonomic. as for the sensitive shutter, it has and does still take pics when i'm not ready but it is however one of the fastest cameras i've ever used and is great for documentary style work. also i use the A16 flash (A11 is still fantastic and easier to come by) and that combo is unstoppable! due to the leaf shutter you can trigger the flash and sync at any shutter speed so it really shines as a fill flash that will still properly meter for the background. lastly i love the square shaped bokeh, when opened all the way up and you actually nail focus, this lens is really special and has a unique look that i hold dear to my heart. ALL HAIL THE ORIGINAL XA!

[TheScout]

i use a XA for a couple of years now and mostly use it as carry along camera in my workbag which for me the perfect camera for it. Its small, kind of rugged, mostly manual controls and shoot full frame 35 with a decent glass lens. I wouldnt recomment it as a main camera but as a small camera you can throw in backpack or your pocket its perfect to have around

[dan.allen.digital]

If you use the F/5.6 and hyperfocal distance of 8 (both marked in orange) you unlock the XA cheat code.

[AlGoreLover]

This is the camera I learned on! My grandpa bought it, then gifted it to my mom when she went off to college, then I stole it from her when I was in my 20s. Now I'm 32 and 7 cameras deep, but I still love shooting with this little guy! Surprisingly, I've taken some bangers with this thing.

[nicik]

Didn’t start the video by saying “well”, no Baxter appearance, and no photos taken of the toilets. Who are you and what have you done with our discount Ryan Gosling?

[benbarber]

I have had my XA since 2010 and it's size has allowed me to capture some of my favourite film moments. Are the photos as "good" as the ones on my higher quality film cameras? No, but it holds a special place in my heart. Loved the video Jason!

[tlima]

A buddy of mine gave me this camera and its legitimately one of the most fun ones to use in my opinion

[PedroSilva-ziin]

Just bought my XA two months ago and I already shot some absolute bangers on it — probably the best feel camera still out there 🔫💥💥

[spaktc]

The XA is awesome. Fits in my pocket and takes superb images. A gem.

[ArthurFellig]

I think the shutter button is intentionally light to keep the camera steady when you press it. I think this helps a lot with such a light camera.

[thad_carlile]

Olympus really was the king of making cameras destined to be turned into “size doesn’t matter” jokes by youtubers.

[NathanTrimbach]

I have the XA2 and have had the XA before also. I call this my sketchbook film camera.

It's so easy, compact and fun to shoot that I often have a roll of cheap consumer film, B&W or some creative effect film (Purple/Turquoise) as an EDC 35mm camera to carry with anywhere.

[mikewebsdale]

I had to relay your colour descriptors to my wife after laughing out loud when I heard them. She appreciates your videos by proxy through me.

[joeschmoe]

This is THEE HIPPEST, COOLEST, Funniest camera channel on YouTube period!!!

[PaulSaxbyPhotography]

Absolutely superb review of this cult classic. It’s a real PIA to shoot with but can become addictive if you can get used to the handling.
Personally I don’t struggle too much, despite having dinner plate hands and sausage fingers.
If you think the XA is difficult to shoot with, try its predecessor, the 35 ECR.