These are likely the last pictures that I will make from the Olympus XA2. The lens is good and I like the zone focus on this camera, but the meter just doesn't work right. I may try taking it apart some time, but I think I'm more likely to look for another example of this camera. I can't really complain too much; it cost me just four bucks, and I think it has earned its retirement.
Even if I don't decide to try repairing this camera, I'll hold onto it as a source of spare parts. When I got it from the thrift store it was missing the pressure plate. I was able to take one from an XA with a mouldy lens and put it in this XA2. The XA also donated the little ballbearing that holds the front open to another XA.
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Yeah, with a camera like this if you can't count on the meter you can't count on the camera. Good luck finding another.
Right. I'm thinking I'll likely start using the mju again.
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