Olympus / 1979 / Rangefinder
Olympus XA
A sliding-shell rangefinder that turns protection, portability, and serious photography into one gesture.
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Overview / 概要
Why Olympus XA matters.
The XA is one of the rare compact cameras whose industrial design is both memorable and genuinely functional.
Design & context
Yoshihisa Maitani’s clamshell body hides the lens and controls until the moment of use.
Buying today
Check the rangefinder patch, shutter, and light seals; the original flash is optional, not the measure of the camera.
Key specifications / 仕様
The details.
- Released
- 1979
- Production
- 1979–1985
- Brand
- Olympus
- Brand country
- Japan
- Format
- Film
- Film / sensor
- 35mm
- Camera type
- Rangefinder
- Lens / mount
- 35mm f/2.8
- Focal length
- 35mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Autofocus
- Manual rangefinder focus
- Viewfinder
- Coupled rangefinder
- Flash
- Optional A11 flash
- Weight
- 225g
Still to verify for this record: Manufacturing country · Made in Japan flag · Shutter range · ISO range · Dimensions · Battery / power · Weather sealing · Original MSRP.
Notable features
- Sliding lens cover
- 35mm f/2.8 lens
- Compact rangefinder
Known issues
- Condition varies significantly on the used market.
Source record
Every field should be traceable; open a source to check the evidence boundary.
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Olympus XA reference record
Wikipedia · Reference index
Supports: model identity, release era, format, and commonly documented specifications. Accessed 2026-08-12.
- 02 Open source ↗
Olympus archive / product context
OM SYSTEM · Brand archive / context
Supports: brand history, product context, and source ownership trail. Accessed 2026-08-12.
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