The Olympus XA camera series is a line of 35mm compact cameras manufactured by Olympus from 1979 to 1985. The XA series was characterized by its small size, high-quality lenses, and a unique rangefinder-style viewfinder.
The original XA was released in 1979 and was the first 35mm camera designed as a true pocket camera. It featured a 35mm f/2.8 lens, a shutter speed of 1/1000 second, and a built-in flash. The XA quickly became a popular choice for street and travel photography.
In 1982, Olympus introduced the XA2, which added a hot shoe and a slightly faster 35mm f/2.7 lens. The XA2 was followed in 1984 by the XA3 with a wide-angle lens (28mm f/2.8). The last camera in the series, the XA4, was released in 1985 and featured a 35mm f/3.5 lens.
The Olympus XA series cameras are very popular among photographers for their small size, high-quality lenses, and unique rangefinder viewfinder. If you are looking for a pocketable 35mm camera, the XA series is definitely worth considering.