Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/12/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Its the A16 flash, the problem with the XA (I own one) is that it is aperture priority only. No manual settings. Great lens though (IMHO). I would still recommend the inexpensive Konica S2. The lens is tack sharp (actually a Planar copy) and at about $60 for the camera you get auto and manual setting in one. Peter K - -----Original Message----- From: B. D. Colen [mailto:BDColen@earthlink.net] Sent: Friday, December 04, 1998 7:02 AM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: RE: [Leica] Re: Request for Advice > I would agree with all those recommending a used 70's-era fixed-lens > rangefinder. Focusing is easy, most have in-lens leaf shutters so > film loading does not put the shutter curtains at risk, and many have > aperture-preferred exposure giving him some control but offering easy > lazier options as well (set it to f16 outdoors, 2.8 indoors and click > away). If that's the way one wants to go - and I think it's a great way to go - look for an Olympus XA with the more powerful of the two flashes , the something 16. This is a great little camera. 35 f2.8 Zuiko lens - clamshell design that protects it in the worst of pockets and weather - fairly good meter...Can't be beat...