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26 December, 2024

Olympus XA-2 – An old friend

By Chris Davenport

26 December, 2024

/ Olympus Point & Shoot, Olympus Scale Focus Camera, Olympus XA2, Scale Focus Camera, /

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Nikon F75 Project – Part 4 – The SLR viewfinder, fundamentally flawed and entirely outdated…?

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By The Sunbeams

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Art Meripol on Olympus XA-2 – An old friend
I loved my little XA. Don''t remember if it was a two or not. On my honeymoon in San Francisco…
Alex on NEWS: Introducing the Omnar 35mm f/3.5 Pantessa FLB (YS35-35FLB)
lovely! for those going on about the price, take a look at the price premium cinematographers pay to have photo…
Alan Simpson on Corfield Periflex Camera – A British Gem
An enjoyable hands-on review. Thank you. I also have a Periflex similar to yours (but the shutter speeds are engraved…

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