The Olympus XA2 is a compact camera from the Japanese camera manufacturer and part of the XA series from that same manufacturer. It was introduced in 1980 and sold for 6 years. The XA2 received a Good Design Award from the Japanese Ministry of International Trade and Industry.
As with all cameras in the XA series, the design is based on the Olympus XA. However, it was not only available in black, but also in red, blue and white-grey. For this, one feature was saved to make it more attractive for inexperienced users and to lower the price of the camera overall.
The camera sets the exposure automatically with its light meter, which is powered by two SR44 batteries (eBay / Amazon*). Only the film speed (ISO 25 to ISO 800) and the focus setting of the Zuiko 35mm F3.5 fixed focal length have to be adjusted by the photographer. For the latter activity, the whole system has been “simplified”, rangefinder out and only three setting options.
A flash from the XA series can be connected to the side of the Olympus XA2. It also has a self-timer.
Technical datasheet
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type of Camera | Viewfinder camera |
| Film format | 35mm |
| Film transport | Manual |
| Picture format | 24 mm x 36 mm |
| Focal length | 35 mm |
| Biggest aperture | f/3.5 |
| Minimum focus distance | 120 cm / 3.936 ft |
| Focus | Manual |
| Exposure times | 1/750 second to 2 seconds |
| Light meter | Yes |
| Supported film speeds | ISO 25 to 800 |
| Exposure modes | Program automatic |
| Manual exposure settings | No |
| Date imprinting | No |
| Built-in flash | No |
| Flash Connection | Connection for XA flash units |
| Tripod mount | Yes |
| Cable release thread | No |
| Self-timer | Yes |
| Power supply | 2x SR44 batteries |
| Size | 10,2 x 6,5 x 4 cm |
| Dimensions in inches | 4.02 x 2.56 x 1.57 inches |
| Weight | 200 Grams |
| Country of production | Japan |
| Estimated value / Used price | 186,43 Euro 300,15273,51179,361450,57157,8832083,372120,85199,66 Estimate based on used prices of 90 offers (possibly with different scope of delivery and/or condition). As of 1.7.2024 |
| Average used price in the year 2023 | 179,10 Euro (193.75 US-Dollar) |