Best beginner 35mm camera for street photography? // Olympus XA rangefinder in Japan

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Street Photography can be intimidating and even more so as a beginner shooting film. The Olympus XA gives you a lot of great features packed into a compact, discrete 35mm film camera. After my very limited experience using it (in less than ideal condition) I can hands down see this as a great option for any beginner wanting to get into street photography and a fun, versatile camera that anyone wouldn't hesitate to keep as long as they shoot film.
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@venuslnd 4 года назад

Olympus XA is one of the most beautiful compact camera design even today standard.

@graham_white 4 года назад

Kuro Wanna well said!

@theoldcameraguy 4 года назад

Great look at the XA. I use my XA2 more than my XA because I like the zone focus, but you can’t go wrong with either. I actually dig that hair trigger shutter, too.

@graham_white 4 года назад

theoldcameraguy I think the zone focusing makes more sense with how small and how bad the focus patch is on the xa, but I do like having control over aperture.... even though for what it’s used for it really doesn’t make a huge difference.

@firstnamelastname9955 3 года назад

Olympus XA2 is my favorite street camera I've used. Great focal length, great lens, 3 focus zones, and exp comp with ISO selector that is easily manipulated while sighting the viewfinder/composing.

@therockymountainarborist4226 4 года назад

Great review! I love my XA. Mine also suffered from a difficult to see rangefinder patch. I actually took a piece electrical tape and cut a small square out the size of the patch. I then placed it over the rangefinder patch's location in the viewfinder, sticking it on the front of the camera. It adds an incredible amount of contrast to the rangefinder, even in low light!

@graham_white 4 года назад

Yeah, I discovered that option as well and did it to mine also. I don't like how it looks but mine's already beat up so what the heck I guess.

@bearfoxwolfdeer 4 года назад

Great video man! I have an XA2 that I picked up recently and I love it! It’s so convenient to have a film camera that is actually pocketable.

@graham_white 4 года назад

Alex Baker thanks Alex! Completely agree. A very capable pocket cam

@quattroquattroquattroquattro 4 года назад

just got an XA and have already shot two rolls. wonderful production quality in this video!

@graham_white 4 года назад

much appreciated. If nothing else, it is a fun camera.

@hashsteezy 4 года назад

Loved the video! I live in Tokyo and just bought one of these. Can't wait to use it.

@graham_white 4 года назад

Nice! I am assuming since you live there you got one in much better condition than mine ha.

@hashsteezy 4 года назад

@@graham_white yeah the rangefinder patch is also still pretty visible on it.

@Glazehikes Год назад

Excellent video. Thanks so much

@jahnoismith 4 года назад

Dude, awesome video.

@SuperJimic 4 года назад

Great video, I'm looking for my first film camera as I shoot digital right now. The XA looks like a solid choice for street photography. Thanks Graham.

@graham_white 4 года назад

Jay C thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. It’s a great camera for sure.

@GavinLyonsCreates 4 года назад

Well put together video, thank you.

@graham_white 4 года назад

Gavin Lyons award appreciate feedback. Thanks Gavin!

@joems 3 года назад

Is the exploded view of the camera for me. Awesome edit!

@LotusYeshe 3 года назад

I've seen the Olympus XA being beautifully for portrait fashion, really interested in testing it!

@graham_white 3 года назад

its a solid and fun little camera. Im sure it would give you some good results in that realm if your looking for that style in your photos.

@scy7697 4 года назад

I used 3 XA, as my key chain, and took great pictures... great mini camera even by today standard! And it is full frame.

@graham_white 4 года назад

SC Y agreed. Hard to beat for its size and easy to always have on you

@luc5798 2 года назад

Thanks to the good videos on RU-vid that explain how to take it apart, I decided to clean the viewfinder of my XA. It was so dirty! Now it's like new, and no more need for a pink filter to see the rangefinder better! 😎

@graham_white 2 года назад

🙌🔥

@atroche1978 4 года назад

I just got a mint XA with original box, plastic case, flash, and manuals. I paid a pretty ton of pennies for it but it was worth it. I did compare the focus patch to that of both my QL17 and 7s and did find it lacking. But other than that, it's a sweet little camera. I don't regret my purchase.

@graham_white 4 года назад

Bert T. It really is. I know everyone says it’s overhyped. But for that size it really is a rad camera.

@gndutku 4 года назад

Just bought yashica fx-7,found your video. It will be nice if you make more video with your yashica since I'm a newcomer in film world

@graham_white 4 года назад

Dicky Finus I’ll see what I can do! Let me know if you have questions.

@gndutku 4 года назад

@@graham_white subscribed, can't wait to see more of your content. Keep up the good work, you make a great video, you just need a little bit more of exposures.

@martinapi713 3 года назад

On your last video I just wanted to ask you to make a review on Olympus XA and there you go. I’m gonna buy this camera and can’t wait to play with it!

@graham_white 3 года назад

Awesome! It’s a great little camera. You will get some great shots

@martinapi713 3 года назад

Graham White bought it!😃😃😃😃😃

@ksan4800 3 года назад

Super cool video!

@graham_white 3 года назад

Thanks!

@edmondfromyt9764 4 года назад

Wow so cool

@graham_white 4 года назад

Thanks Edmond!

@MAELR0 4 года назад

Dude! Did you do your own animations for the video? Awesome! Subscribed I own an Olympus XA and I love it.

@graham_white 4 года назад

Thanks Miguel! Yeah I do all my own animations etc, time consuming but I think its worth it. it is a great little camera. can't see myself ever getting rid of it.

@beelzking 9 месяцев назад

You can "fix" the faded rangefinder patch with black sharpie. Draw small box in the middle of the viewfinder and it will help with the patch

@graham_white 9 месяцев назад

I’ve heard that or using highlighter or something to redo the box. I believe I have a small piece of electric tape on it nor

@TroyBronson 4 года назад

dope video and the edits were fuego, i was wondering if an XA's flash would fit and work on an XA2? (which uses an A11) cheers

@graham_white 4 года назад

Troy Bronson much appreciated! I believe so but I’ll have to check when I get home. I have a xa2 parts body with flash so I’ll verify

@TroyBronson 4 года назад

Graham White that’d be great! i've been struggling finding a flash for my XA2 would to get the A11, if you’ve an extra one any model and would like to sell let me know! cheers

@graham_white 4 года назад

Troy Bronson hmm. Not sure I have a working one. But I probs y know where to get one

@cameraprepper7938 2 года назад

Minox 35 ML or MB are GREAT for fast candid street Photography ! The Minox are also more compact the the XA, so the Minox can fit tight pockets.

@graham_white 2 года назад

I have one I recently got that I needa test out

@cameraprepper7938 2 года назад

@@graham_white I used mine for fast candid street photography, you can easy grab it and use it with just one hand, very nic Camera.

@lightsw0rd 10 дней назад

Is there any guide how to fix faded focus on rangefinder?

@graham_white 10 дней назад

Not really. It varies depending on the camera and how it’s setup. Usually a tiny square piece of black tape does the trick or some people do sharpie. Sometimes it can be cleaned internally but other times the coating is worn off and it can’t be cleaned.

@luc5798 4 года назад

I love the XA too. If the rangefinder patch is dim, a pink filter on the complete viewfinder will do a better job than a piece of black electrical tape in the middle of it... Don't hide an image, make the patch stand out

@graham_white 4 года назад

That has been my hesitation with using the tape, doesn't make sense to me to hinder your vision on a already small viewfinder. I haven't heard or even thought of something like a pink filter. Thanks for the tip

@luc5798 4 года назад

@@graham_white I cut it in an old multigrade filter. 2 of my 3 XA needed it... 35mm-compact.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=42643&f=55

@oliverhemmings1978 3 года назад

I managed to get one that was being sold as an XA2 .... hehe

@graham_white 3 года назад

Bahaha that’s awesome. I’m sure you got a steal there

@MikMilman 4 года назад

I'm not sure, but you may have missed the Minox 35.

@graham_white 4 года назад

Mik Milman very true I forgot to mention that one. Although I’m not a big fan of the door that obtrudes from it

@cameraprepper7938 2 года назад

@@graham_white I have never had problems with my Minox 35 ML and it is very fast to use and you can use it with only one hand which I often did. If you hold the Minox 35 ML upside down you have a sunshade !

@CoachLenard 3 года назад

what film are you shooting on ?

@graham_white 3 года назад

Expired Fujichrome provia 400

@frankhdh 4 года назад

Thanks ,,, my XA not longer standing behind glass in the livingroom :-)

@graham_white 4 года назад

Frank E haha good. There was a pile of like 6 at the antique show the other day... tempting stuff

@stephanpaier9887 3 года назад

So coool: the xa shoots slomo-video ;-)

@graham_white 3 года назад

Lol

@Nidave-ck4jz 4 года назад

I'm actually not a fan of the XA. The rangefinder is for my taste a bit too small. (okay it does also has a bit of fungus which I wasn't aware of...). But man that animation at the beginning is just stunning!!

@graham_white 4 года назад

Nidave I agree I wish it was a bit bigger but for such a small camera it’s hard to ask that of it. And there are certainly better options once you go up size wise. But for someone just starting out I think it’s a very un-intimidating option. Haha thanks! Just trying to keep it interesting

@2yoyodog 4 года назад

agree with the animation + quality of the video....as for the photos..eh....cute little camera...

@nigelwiseman2262 2 года назад

Used to have a Mju 2, lasted nearly 20 years but “died” on my 50th birthday over in Thailand.

@graham_white 2 года назад

Jeeze, what a life! Longer than I would expect for sure with all those little plastic parts

@danieldijo 3 года назад

nerdy intro but gang stuff

@user-ic9yf2yd9h Год назад

天才米谷さんがキャップレス時代のカメラとしてデザインしました、これの28ミリがあるらしいけど見た事がない？。

@janpeters7020 4 года назад

The XA is hard to focus, specially if you want to be fast. It is a 40 years old full electronic camera, lots of them have today a serious shutter-issue. I can't understand the hype!

@graham_white 4 года назад

Jan Peters what’s the shutter issue? Haven’t come across that in my research. Yeah as I said the one downsize is the focus/patch that can quickly ruin a shot (as seen in MANY of my photos) if it’s faded on top of not being used to it. I do think it’s a little overpriced. But it does have some great features and is a fun camera, I think people just got carried away with it. Still enjoy it in certain settings though