Olympus XA / XA1 / XA2 Analogue compact camera

Olympus set (XA, XA1, XA2) for collection or as parts.

Not working.
- Olympus XA; serial number 135446; + wristband and flash A16
- Olympus XA1; Serial No. 4699697; (slow shutter and flash does not work) + wrist strap and flash A9M

Tested and working
- Olympus XA2; Serial No. 3933611; (heavy signs of use, dent in the back, seals hardened) + flash A11 + spare flash A11 without Olympus nameplate + case

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Olympus XA
The Olympus XA was a series of 35mm cameras produced and marketed by Olympus in Japan from 1979 to 1985. The original was one of the smallest rangefinder cameras ever made, along with the Contax T.
It was designed by Yoshihisa Maitani, who joined Olympus Optical Co Ltd. in 1956. He was the chief camera designer and general manager of Olympus Optical Co Ltd., and during his career, he developed a number of legendary cameras, including the Pen series, the OM series, and the XA series.
Maitani started with the concept of a full-frame camera that could fit in a pocket in everyday use, and worked on the basic dimensions and shapes through a series of clay models. He set a target thickness of 4 cm (1.6 inches) and approached Yoshisada Hayamizu, the head of the lens department, who had previously designed the Tessar-type D.Zuiko lens mounted on the original Pen. Hayamizu concluded that mounting a 35 mm focal length lens was not possible in such a thin camera body, and told Maitani that a 31 mm lens would be necessary, which unfortunately "would make it unsuitable for photographing people." Maitani then revealed some of his prototype clay models and explained that he had already omitted a thickness of 4½ cm (1.8 inches): "Look how far the front protrudes. You get such a strong feeling that the lens sticks out, the whole style is ruined. [...] If we don’t meet the four-centimeter limit, then this entire camera project is a failure." The lens team started with a Tessar-style design, but by switching to what he later called an "inverted retrofocus" configuration, they designed a lens with six elements in five groups, a 35 mm focal length, and, crucially, a distance of 33.6 mm (1.32 inches) from the front element to the film plane, which made Maitani’s 4 cm camera possible.
The lens of the original XA was protected by a sliding lens cap. The film was wound with a thumb wheel, the diaphragm was adjusted on the right side of the body with a small lever, the focus was set with a small lever beneath the lens, the film speed (ISO) was set with a dial beneath the lens, the viewfinder was an optical direct-view finder with the built-in rangefinder frame and a display of the shutter speed on the side. There was also a small lever at the base of the camera that, when unfolded, added 1 1/2 stops of exposure to the shutter speed. This could be used to counteract the effects of backlighting.
The XA series was complemented with a range of removable flashes. The standard A11 operated on one AA battery and had a guide number of 10. The A16 operated on two batteries and had a guide number of 16.
Battery 2× SR44/EPX-76
Dimensions 102 mm × 64.5 mm × 40 mm
Weight 225 g

Olympus XA1
The Olympus XA1 is a 35mm camera and is part of the XA series. It was manufactured in the early 80s.
From the outside, it looks very much like the Olympus XA, but the internal values are definitely not comparable to the legendary rangefinder camera. The XA1 does without a rangefinder and aperture priority, has a maximum aperture of f/4 instead of f/2.8, and also gives a honestly cheaper impression from the outside.
The only real advantage, even if only partially, is that it doesn't require batteries. The 35mm camera has a selenium light meter, as known from the Olympus Trip 35. This sets the correct exposure time for ISO 100 or ISO 400 films.
A flash can be connected to the side, but only flashes for the XA series.
The price of the Olympus XA1 with A9M-flasher was 27,800 yen. Dimensions: 10.4 x 6.5 x 4 cm.
Weight 190 grams

Olympus XA2
The Olympus XA2 is a compact camera from the Japanese camera manufacturer and is part of the XA series from the same manufacturer. It was introduced in 1980 and was available for six years. The XA2 received a Good Design Award from the Japanese Ministry of International Trade and Industry.
Like all cameras in the XA series, its design is based on the Olympus XA. However, it was not only available in black but also in red, blue, and white-gray. For this, one function was retained to make it more attractive to inexperienced users and to lower the overall price of the camera.
The camera automatically sets the exposure with its light meter, which is powered by two SR44 batteries. Only the film sensitivity (ISO 25 to ISO 800) and the focus setting of the Zuiko 35mm F3.5 fixed focal length need to be adjusted by the photographer. For this last aspect, the entire system is 'simplified,' with a rangefinder and only three adjustment options.
A flash from the XA series can be connected on the side of the Olympus XA2. It also has a self-timer.
Power supply: 2x SR44 batteries
Dimensions: 10.2 x 6.5 x 4 cm
Weight: 200 grams