[photo-3d] Re: XA or XA2

[Mark Shields <beamsplitter@xxxxxxxx>]

I can't speak to twinning them, but the XA and XA2 differ thus:
(And I have one of each--how about twinning _them_?  :-)   )

XA focuses to 1.8 ft., XA2 (according to my tests) 4 ft.
XA aperture priority   XA2 programmed auto
XA f/2.8               XA2 f/3.5
XA down to 4 seconds   XA2 down to 1 second
XA shows shutter speed in viewfinder   XA2 doesn't
XA has rangefinder     XA2 continuous focus with zone click stops
XA about $90           XA2 about $60
XA less plentiful      XA2 more plentiful
Both on eBay--used--not been made for years.
Beware bad CPU chip--disables camera--no replacements available.
Beware fungus on back of XA lens--close to film, which if left
in camera causes the fungus. 

Be aware also of the XA1--selenium meter, fixed focus, programmed
(trapped needle) 1/30 at f/3.5 to 1/250 at f/16 (I have a non-
working example just to collect it), the XA3, which is an XA2
with DX film speed sensing, and the XA4, which has a 25mm lens
focusing to 1 foot--also programmed auto. (Other XA's--35mm lens.)

I think that about covers it. Any corrections/additions?

Mark Shields

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