The XA 1 is the most basic of the Olympus XA range.

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It has a Selenium meter which works well and means that the camera does not need a battery.

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The lens is fixed focus, being 35mm in focal length the most of the image is in focus.

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Camera is super for street photography and snaps as it is so quick to use.

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The shutter is also of a simpler design than the other models and appears to be more reliable,