I have had this
camera from new having bought it in the early ‘80s and it was my constant
companion on hikes and camping trips.
However I switched to digital about 15 years ago and it has remained
unused ever since. Unused but not unloved
and I hate to see it sitting on a shelf doing nothing, hence this ad.
As far as I can tell
everything is still working following the installation of new batteries – the
shutter mechanism, film winder, light meter and the flash all work OK, as do
the battery check and self-timer. The lenses are clean and scratch free. I have not run a film through it so cannot
definitely guarantee the door seals won’t need replacing, however kits seem to
be available on-line for a few quid. The
only small fault is that the rangefinder image appears very slightly above the
viewfinder image, however this does not affect operation as the two images can
still be lined up vertically for perfect focus.
There are some wear
marks on the camera back but otherwise this XA is in very good condition and
makes a great little pocket camera for film users. See review and instruction booklet: