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ORIGINAL OLYMPUS XA 35mm COUPLED RANGEFINDER CAMERA IDEAL STREET CAMERATHIS CAMERA HAS BEEN FITTRD WITH NEW LIGHT SEALS Camera Manufacturer Olympus Model Name /Number XA Approx year of manufacture 1980s Type of film Standard 35mm film Camera Type simple point and shoot 35mm camera with auto exposure system and coupled rangefinder Shutter type Programmed electronic 2 to 1/750 Camera serial Number 3272931 Lens Manufacturer/Name Olympus F-Zuiko Max aperture / Focal length f2.8/35mm Lens Serial Number None========================================================SECTION2 Description of Known Faults Small areas of paint loss and scratches to outside face of door============================================================SECTION 3 Cosmetic ConditionEX+92%Grading System MINT: Virtually indistinguishable from new. EX++: 97-99% of original condition. Extremely slight wear that can only be seen upon very close inspection. EX+: 90-96% of the original condition. Shows minimal wear. EX: 80-89% of the original condition. Shows moderate wear. AVERAGE: 70-79% of original condition. Shows average wear. POOR: “Rough”. Very rough looking. ROUGH: ?Parts Only?. Spares or repair only =============================================SECTION 4 This iswhat I guarantee the system is for :- Seriousprofessional photography (A few films aday)————————————-NONormal amateuruse (A couple of films a week)————————————————-YESCollecting /display and occasional (for fun) picture taking (a couple of films ayear) —–YESCollecting /displayonly————————————————————————–YES=======================================================SECTION 5 Comes complete with the following :- Batteries for camera Wrist strap After market case========================================================
SECTION 6 TenFrequently Asked Questions Answered Does the shutter work?——————————————————Yes and so does the exposure system Do you consider the shutter to be accurate?—————————Yes but not measured withprofessional measuring equipment Does the delayed action mechanism work?—————————–Yes Has the lens got any scratches or fungal growth?———————No the lens is fine Is the leather work in good condition?———————————–N/a Are the bellows light tight?————————————————–N/a Does the body have any scratches or dents?—————————yes some scratches to outside face of door Does the rangefinder work and is it accurate?————————-Yes Is the reflex mirror clean?—————————————————-N/a Is the viewfinder clean?——————————————————-Yes If your question is not answered hereplease contact me for further information.==========================================================SECTION 7 Final CommentsThe Olympus XA is a 35 mm rangefindercamera built by Olympus of Japan. It was one of thesmallest rangefinder cameras ever made.It was designed by Yoshihisa Maitani who hadjoined Olympus Optical Co Ltd in 1956. He was the chief camera designer andmanaging director of Olympus Optical Co Ltd., having developed a number of legendarycameras during his career. These included the Pen series, the OM series, the XAseries, the IS series and the [mju:] series of cameras.The original model, the XA, was sold from 1979 to 1985. This original XA features true rangefinder focusing, a fast 35mm f/2.8 6 element lens,and aperture priority metering. The lens was protected by a slidingdust cover. Film wind is by thumb-wheel, aperture is set on the body using asmall lever, focus is set by a small lever below the lens, film speed (ISO) isset on a dial below the lens, the viewfinder is optical direct-view with therangefinder frame embedded in it and a display of the shutter speed at theside. Specifications follow:-Lens: 35mm f/2.8 internally focused lens. Does not retract: magic optical design makes it shorter than it’s own focal length! It’s ready to shoot the instant you slide it open.Exposure: Aperture preferred automation.ISO: 25 to 800.Shutter: Automatic electronic analog, 1/500 – 10 seconds.Aperture: two-bladed manual, f/2.8 – f/22.Focus: Rangefinder.Power: Two LR44 cells.Colors: Black; also red, silver or blue.Weight: 7.800 oz (221.15g) with batteries Size: 2.567″ x 4.123″ x 1.572″ HWD ——————————————————————————SECTION 8 NotesEnglishFinally, You will find above in Section 2 a list of know faults that I believe this item suffers from. Before bidding please read this section again and if you do not understand the fault or require further clarification please make contact with me.
French
Enfin, en vous reportant la section 2 vous pourrez lire l’nonc des problmes que j’ai pu constater sur cet appareil. Avant d’enchrir veuillez donc lire cette section , si vous ne comprenez pas le problme et si avez besoin d’claircissements, veuillez s.v.p prendre contact avec moi.
Italian
Infine, nella sezione 2 riportata qui sopra troverete l’elenco dei difetti accertati di questo articolo.
Rileggetelo prima di fare un’offerta, e se non comprendete un difetto o vi servono ulteriori chiarimenti vi prego di contattarmi.
German
Schlielich, finden Sie oben in Abschnitt 2 eine Liste von Wissen Fehler, ich glaube, da diese Posten leidet. Vor bieten Bitte lesen Sie diese Bereich erneut, und wenn sie verstehen nicht den Fehler melden oder erfordern zustzliche klarstellungen nehmen Sie bitte Kontakt mit mir.
Spanish
Por ltimo, encontrar en la seccin 2 supra una lista de faltas saber que creo que este tema padece. Antes de que la licitacin por favor, lea esta seccin nuevamente y si usted no entiende la culpa o requieren una mayor aclaracin puede ponerse en contacto conmigo.
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A note about postage costsI do not post to the following companiesZTO International UKAccess Self Storage——————————————————————————————————Please bid with confidence by taking a look at my return policyIt is in everyone’s interest to have a safe and pleasant transaction. To provide you with piece of mind and security I offer a 14-day warranty policy on all items (unless stated in the description). All items are graded and tested and I always aim to give an accurate and honest description and prompt dispatch of items. I provide this period so you have sufficient timescale to fully test out the equipment to ensure all is working as advised.Should the item develop a fault within this time frame or arrives faulty – you are entitled to return the product for replacement or full refund within 14 calendar days after shipment of the product. Please do not return anything without emailing me first.Please note the customer is responsible for the return shipping costs in all circumstances.I therefore strongly recommend that products are quickly inspected and any faults found that have not been described are reported to me at once.
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