{"product_id":"excellent-olympus-xa-rangefinder-film-camera-with-a11-flash-unit-429","title":"[Excellent] Olympus XA Rangefinder Film Camera with A11 Flash Unit #429","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta http-equiv=\"X-UA-Compatible\" content=\"IE=edge\"\u003e\u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\u003clink href=\"https:\/\/cdn.jsdelivr.net\/npm\/bootstrap@5.0.2\/dist\/css\/bootstrap.min.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\" integrity=\"sha384-EVSTQN3\/azprG1Anm3QDgpJLIm9Nao0Yz1ztcQTwFspd3yD65VohhpuuCOmLASjC\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"\u003e\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e body { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; } .content-box { margin-top: 1em; font-size: 1.2em; } h1.product-name { font-size: 1.6em; text-align: center; } .subHeader { font-size: 1.5em; background-color: #2a6fec; color: white; padding: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; font-weight: bold; } .descriptionBody p { margin-top: 1em; } .descriptionValue { margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.gradeHeader { font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold; } h3 { font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; margin-top: 1em; } h4 { font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; margin: 0.5em 0 0.2em 0; } #displayAppearance\u003eul { margin: 0; margin-bottom: 0.2em; } #displayAppearance p { margin: 0; } #displaySize\u003ep { margin: 0; } div.icon { margin: 2em auto; } #linkUrl { text-align: center; } #displayGrade[title=\"none\"] { display: none; } #displayAppearance[title=\"none\"] { display: none; } #displayFunctional[title=\"none\"] { display: none; } #displaySize[title=\"none\"] { display: none; } #displayWeight[title=\"none\"] { display: none; } #displayIncludings[title=\"none\"] { display: none; } #displayFreeSpace[title=\"none\"] { display: none; } .linkField[title=\"none\"] { display: none; } #linkUrl[title=\"none\"] { display: none; }\u003c\/style\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"contents\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e \u003ch1 class=\"product-name\" title=\"title\"\u003e[Excellent] Olympus XA Rangefinder Film Camera with A11 Flash Unit #429\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"content-box description\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"description subHeader\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"descriptionBody\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"descriptionValue\"\u003e \u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Olympus XA is a legendary compact 35mm rangefinder camera, renowned for its sharp F.Zuiko 35mm f\/2.8 lens and innovative clamshell design. Paired with the dedicated A11 flash unit, it offers a versatile and highly portable solution for street photography and everyday shooting. This particular unit has been inspected and confirmed to be in excellent functional condition, ready to capture stunning images.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"displayGrade\" title=\"grade\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"gradeHeader\"\u003eGrade:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"gradeValue\"\u003eExcellent\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"displayAppearance\" title=\"appearance\"\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAppearance of the item\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eSome signs of use, consistent with an item of its age.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease refer to the photos for detailed cosmetic condition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"displayFunctional\" title=\"functional\"\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFunctional Status\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"functional\"\u003eTested. Work properly.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"inspectionResults\"\u003e \u003ch3\u003eInspection Results\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch4\u003eOperation Checks:\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eShutter: OK\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSelf-timer: OK\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLight meter: OK\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlash (A11 unit): OK\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAF\/Helicoid: OK\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAperture: OK\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch4\u003eOptics (Lens):\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDirt: None\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDust: None\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHaze: Slight haze visible on the lens elements. Very slight haze in the viewfinder.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFungus: Small spot-like fungus visible on the front element and rear element.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eScratch: Moderate scratches on the front element.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOther: No other issues affecting optical performance beyond those listed.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"knownIssues\"\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKnown Model-Specific Issues (Inspected):\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShutter:\u003c\/strong\u003e We confirmed the shutter operates promptly and consistently across varying light conditions, without sticking or slow closure.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery Depletion:\u003c\/strong\u003e We monitored battery life with fresh SR44 batteries and found no evidence of rapid depletion when the clamshell was closed, indicating the power-down mechanism is functioning correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eViewfinder:\u003c\/strong\u003e The rangefinder focusing patch shows good contrast and accurate alignment, making precise focusing straightforward even in low light. There is very slight haze in the viewfinder, but it does not impede focusing.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlash (A11):\u003c\/strong\u003e The A11 flash unit's 'ready' light illuminates reliably, and the flash fires consistently with a fresh AA battery, confirming proper functionality.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"includedAccessories\"\u003e \u003ch3\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eNo accessories are included. The camera body only.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"notRecommendedFor\"\u003e \u003ch3\u003eNot Recommended For\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis Olympus XA is not recommended for collectors seeking a cosmetically pristine example, nor for those who demand entirely flawless optics, due to the noted slight haze, moderate scratches, and small fungus spots. While fully functional, critical photographers requiring absolutely perfect image clarity under all conditions might prefer a unit with clearer optics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you have any question or concern, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for visiting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"content-box note\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"note subHeader\"\u003ePlease Note for Buyers\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWe ship items from Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImport duties, taxes (example VAT, GST), and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlease check in advance about those additional costs in your customs office before buying. Generally, those additional costs will be charged by the carrier when you receive the item.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWe write the customs declaration correctly. No undervalue. No checkmark gift. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japan Retro Camera Forest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49105398956215,"sku":null,"price":205.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/9395\/4231\/files\/1_8f3b402c-dc9d-4af9-97e6-54fe01752f87.jpg?v=1788361243","url":"https:\/\/shop.his50s.com\/products\/excellent-olympus-xa-rangefinder-film-camera-with-a11-flash-unit-429","provider":"Japan Retro Camera Forest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}