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  "description": "My Olympus XA rangefinder — a North Beach find from 20 years ago — is finally out of storage and ready for new adventures. Small, sharp, and simple, it's still my favorite compact film camera.",
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  "publishedAt": "2019-04-22T22:30:00.000Z",
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  "textContent": "Around 20 years ago, I spotted an Olympus XA rangefinder camera for sale at a camera shop in San Francisco's North Beach. I fell for it right away and bought it then and there. The Olympus XA has become my favorite compact film camera. I love its simple design, and the f/2.8 lens is really impressive. It shoots in aperture priority mode, which I enjoy, and it delivers great images for such a small camera.\n\nThe iconic Olympus XA rangefinder camera showcases its aperture priority automation and legendary 35mm f/2.8 Zuiko lens in classic black finish.\n\nLife got busy, so this little gem spent a few years packed away in a storage box. After a few moves, it's finally back and ready to join me on new adventures.\n\nCameras this old usually need some maintenance at some point. For example, mine needs its light meter calibrated.\n\nAn Olympus XA rangefinder camera with its signature aperture priority 35mm f/2.8 lens displayed on natural wood.\n\nIf you're in Portland and need help with an old camera, take it to Mike Knight at Knight Camera Repair. He knows the Olympus XA well and has lots of spare parts if you need them. You can find him at Blue Moon Camera & Machine in St. Johns on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.",
  "title": "Olympus XA",
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-29T08:08:57.000Z"
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