Olympus XA 35mm Rangefinder Film Camera - Near Mint and Tested

Film tested, cleaned, and sanitized. In perfect working order. As shown in the photos, the item is in excellent overall condition, looking basically unused.
All buttons and dials function flawlessly. The lens is in optimal condition, with clear optics free of haze, fungus, or significant dust. Metering, spacing and advance are perfect.
What's Included: Olympus XA, carrying case
Condition Recap:
✅ Thoroughly tested and perfectly working
✅ Cleaned and UV-sanitized
✅ Excellent lens condition, totally clean from fungus, haze or significant dust
✅ Mint cosmetic state

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The Olympus XA stands as one of the most influential compact cameras ever produced, introduced in 1979 and engineered by Yoshihisa Maitani to redefine what a full-featured 35mm rangefinder could be in a genuinely pocketable body. Its signature sliding clamshell cover protects the lens barrel while eliminating the need for a conventional shutter button guard, a hallmark of Maitani's minimalist design philosophy.
At its core sits the renowned F.Zuiko 35mm f/2.8 lens, a six-element construction praised for excellent sharpness and pleasing rendering even wide open, making the XA a favorite among street photography and travel photography enthusiasts. The camera employs aperture-priority automatic exposure, pairing manual aperture control with an electronically governed shutter for reliably balanced exposures across varied lighting conditions. Focusing is handled through a bright coincident-image rangefinder, allowing precise manual focus without the bulk of an SLR system. Powered by compact batteries, the electronic shutter delivers smooth, quiet operation ideal for candid shooting. Compact, lightweight, and mechanically refined, the Olympus XA remains a benchmark in analog camera collecting and a genuinely usable tool for photographers who value optical quality in a minimal footprint.