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OLYMPUS XA3

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The Olympus XA3 is a compact 35mm film camera in the Olympus XA series, featuring automatic exposure and zone (scale) focusing with a three-position distance selector. Like the XA2, it is equipped with a 35mm f/3.5 Zuiko lens and a clamshell sliding cover design for portability and lens protection. The XA3’s key distinction is its DX code film speed detection, which automatically sets ISO from 25 to 1600 based on the film canister's barcode, while still allowing manual ISO override. It uses a thumb-wheel for film advance and requires two LR44 batteries for operation. The camera supports optional clip-on flash units like the A11 or A16 and includes a backlight compensation switch that adds 1.5 stops to the exposure. Slightly larger than earlier models, the XA3 remains pocketable and easy to use, balancing automatic features with manual focus control.

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A distorted reflection of a ferris wheel and trees is visible in water.
A small cabin sits in a vast, snow-covered mountain landscape under a clear blue sky.
A band performs on a street in front of a train station with cars and trucks passing by.
The sun sets over a body of water, reflecting on the surface and illuminating the clouds above.
The London Eye and trees are reflected in rippling water under a blue sky with clouds.
A white Martini Racing rally car is parked on a street in front of brick buildings.
Three people walk along a narrow street lined with buildings and power lines under afternoon light.
A car drives on a highway through a mountainous landscape with snow-capped peaks under a cloudy sky.
A narrow alleyway is visible between two buildings, one with a green facade and a balcony, and the other with many pipes and air conditioning units.
A person in a light-colored swimsuit floats on their back in the deep blue ocean, tethered by a rope.
Two classic cars are parked in a lot in front of buildings with mountains in the background.
A large tree stands in a field of tall grass with a building and construction equipment in the background.
A teal apartment building and cars are covered in snow on a sunny winter day.
A person in a yellow raincoat and red hat fishes in a lake surrounded by mountains with autumn foliage.
A single tree with bright orange leaves stands out in a forest of mostly green and bare trees.
Several people are working in a pottery studio with various tools and equipment.
A light blue car is parked on a street next to a brick building, and another car is covered with a tarp in a driveway.

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