Olympus XA 2

The Olympus XA 2 is a popular classic zone focus point-and-shoot camera featuring a 35mm f3.5 D.Zuiko lens. The XA line has become legendary with a cult following due to compact size, sturdy construction, and very sharp lenses. I've been very happy with the results I've obtained from mine (shown here).

Olympus XA 2

LIKES: compact, sleek, sturdy casing with sliding cover means camera slips into a pocket nicely; zone focus slider gives you more focus control than the newer Stylus Epic yet also resets when you close the cover; manual control over ASA/ISO from 25-800 (enables some exposure control too); light touch shutter release button makes it easier to hand hold the camera steadily.

DISLIKES: none really.... no really. Okay, aperture control would be nice, but then that's the XA, so you really can't count it as a negative here.

Harbor from Town Landing on Royal River in Yarmouth, Maine

Above: Harbor from Town Landing on the Royal River in Yarmouth, Maine. Photo taken with an Olympus XA 2.

I will post full specs once I can find them or lay my hands on a manual for this camera.