Shoot film: Olympus XA2

[@niallthestyle]

I love the XA2. One thing you could do for backlit subjects is lower the ISO to trick the camera into exposing properly. It's not very exact but it can be a handy workaround.

[@edpavez]

That is actually really clever. I didn't think about that. Nice one! I'm pinning this idea. :)

[@davidrothschild8913]

Very true. I do that all time. I find the meter inside, particularly for landscape does a phenomenal job at reading high contrast scenes considering it's just a point and shoot

[@niallthestyle]

No probs...nice video by the way, always good to see your stuff!

[@niallthestyle]

Yeah it's surprisingly good sometimes. Great little camera!

[@LasstUnsSpielen]

Thats the reason why I like the XA3 more. Even more as the original XA. I can focus much quicker and I can push the film as high as 1600. The XA2 only goes up to 800.

[@DANVIIL]

The Zone Focusing system on the XA2 always resets to the middle distance zone. There is a close zone, a mid-zone and the long distance zone. So knowing that the when you open the camera shell, you are always at the mid point. Move it one up or one down and you have close up or long distance. I'm not sure what you find difficult about that, but everyone is different.

[@TonTon.2142]

I need to come out of my shell more. I'm in awe at your ability to shoot these candid photos of people, often right in their faces, without it being an issue. I'd be so afraid of weirding someone out and/or offending them. Though, it's for the art, the fun of it. I need to just embrace the experience and do more of this type of shooting, because I want people to be my main focus, honestly. Anyway, super video. You're an inspiration.

[@samdavis519]

Saaaaame.

[@r.a.8590]

Are you from Canada? People here would get super weirded out, call you creepy and maybe even chase you here.

[@SuperSantoloco]

Same in Germany.

[@whatnowbenow]

Ditto

[@maddiecalderon169]

@@samdavis519 im in america and I personally think thats super rude

[@LindaEnfield]

The XA2 is the first camera I bought myself many moons ago and I still have it! Such a fun camera that fits neatly in the pocket 📸❤️

[@mattypaxton]

I always love your videos PVG. I am a regular 'patron' and I'd like to say that you made/make me very excited about photography. Keep up your photos. I think they are art. Thank you for your energy and output.

[@mattypaxton]

*EPG

[@edpavez]

thanks a lot Matty...! for both your kind message and your support on Patreon. it means a lot!

[@studiosherlen]

gosh ed teach me how to street photography 😭 i want to bury my face every time i shot someone candidly on the street and they stare back at me

[@WaywardAce]

I'm thinking to myself that these are my favorite set of images ever. I wish I was half as good. Then he says he's just screwing around. Then I hang my head in shame ..... haha ..... cool vid as always.

[@Dream331]

You are amazing the way you frame and capture your shots! Wow! I had fun watching you! 😃

[@linjianglongyi]

actually XA1 does not have the focusing patch, that is XA, XA and XA1 are different , XA1 is similar to XA2

[@rafaelo9769]

Ed: "Not street photography art" Meanwhile I can only get one decent shot out of an entire 36 roll. And it'll probably be out of focus too.

[@OldCameras]

Hahahahah.

[@mynewcolour]

I found nailing focus when indoors is a nightmare.

[@Georgiaboy_]

@@mynewcolour really? lord do you have any tips?

[@andiikohring1064]

@@Georgiaboy_ try zone focusing

[@sergeantcrow]

I love this style of taking shots.. Spontaneous, up close and fast.. Now that's 'Art'. I am lucky I have this little camera too ! Have not used it yet though...

[@wojciechsiewior3868]

Eduardo, the XA3 adds 1.5 stop backlight option (same as on the XA) and better ISO/ASA range. That might be the sweet spot for you then.

[@edpavez]

Ooh, that sounds like the camera I might be looking for!

[@theclovercross]

it's great! it comes in different colors too! who doesn't want a red camera? :D

[@alvareo92]

Better or wider? After all, it loses third-stop increments

[@mdlassel]

i think the speed of zone focusing is the sole reason im gonna get this over the XA. if i wanted a more manual experience i could use of my SLRs with a bigger viewfinder and easier controls. The XA2 seems to offer faster “in and out” street shooting, and thats great.

[@detectivejonesw]

I love this style of photography. Very happy to have discovered your channel. Great work!

[@dangerpowers123]

I really enjoy your channel, it's great getting to watch the process of you taking photos interspersed with the images themselves. Plus all the varied film and camera types. Thank you

[@tropicaltakedown]

Just picked up an XA2. Your videos are really good and you are clearly a great photographer!

[@Finchley]

I shoot primarily with the XA2 and love it. So easy to pick up and shoot.

[@Finchley]

if you want to seem some examples of the XA2 with flash check out my Instagram: instagram.com/mattgabriel21/

[@davidrothschild8913]

Possibly my favorite camera and here is one of my favorite shots I made with it(if interested): instagram.com/p/BOHtfgdD4BE/?taken-by=dave_rothschild&hl=en

[@niallthestyle]

That's awesome. I love how you push Ektar in misty/foggy/dark conditions. It looks great.

[@OldCameras]

Hunting shot mate. Nice.

[@junobullish]

Really like how you bravely approach people! Nice photos

[@mjfalcon007]

Excellent video man. Even though you were not trying to achieve “Street typical” photos, I think you took some fantastic images. I am definitely interested in picking up an XA2 at some point as I would like a good quality pocketable camera.

I have a LCA and a XA2, and I must say, you are REALY good with the zone focus system!

[@josehurtado3981]

Siempre de vuelta en tus vídeos puedo ver cómo fluyes haciendo fotografías y cuando me siento un poco bloqueado es muy inspirador. Un saludo desde Bogotá, Colombia.

[@thevalleyofdisappointment]

love it! of course i want the XA but I'm open to one of the other four too as zone focus might be more appropriate for this style of snapper

[@jameselliottphoto6424]

Love the review! My favourite compact by far! mostly because I wear glasses too and it's really comfortable to use! Also I love the zone focus because once you get used to it, you don't even realise you are doing it! :D

[@lisafangmann1261]

You’re really talented man!!! The pictures turned out really great!

[@Purpleheartskee]

That film really shines under the right conditions

[@prometeusal]

For using same finger for focusing and shutter part, I use my right middle finger to change aperture speed on XA and use my index finger for pressing the shutter and I find it quite comfortable. Great videos by the way keep it up!

[@robertcrumley007]

The XA3 has the same +1.5 stop exposure compensation lever ass the original XA has if you expect to shoot backlit subjects often. Also goes up to ISO 1600. Of course, if you have time, you can always lower the ISO setting to overexpose a backlit shot.

[@OldCameras]

The last shot of the dog 3some is my favourite :)

[@maulanasubono5553]

you should do a collab with Negative Feedback!

[@ComGoBoo]

So, if you ever get to Frankfurt am Main: I have a Olympus AF-1 lying around just waiting to be put to the test. ;) (And also my M6, which is favoured [by me] above the Olympus)

[@kimimrqz]

You took those photos so fast but they're all great shots. Teach me how to take photos of strangers, please! I'm too afraid to take the shot most of the times.

[@markymarkrosales435]

I believe you meant to say XA not XA1 because those are two very different models. The XA1 is not the camera you used in your other video aha cuz the XA1 is fully automatic so there is no focus or aperture control. Plus there is no rangefinder and the shutter release is an ugly button instead of the electronic and sensitive red button. Doesn't not even incorporate the same lens. It has a slow f4 35mm lens

[@wojciechsiewior3868]

Yeah, I was going to comment the same. The whole range is XA, XA1, XA2, XA3, XA4.

[@theclovercross]

some cracking shots in this vid! I think the setting lended a good depth to many

[@thekidneedsjuice3785]

Its Friday and we have a new Ed G. video life is great!

[@oa_math]

lmaooo the random drum music is hilarious

[@tarekalakmeh4727]

Nice vid! Really brave snapping those pics of random strangers. Quick Q: Where can I get that film (couldn't find it online to buy...)?

[@recoil080]

Tarek A Cinestill 800t is the closest thing to it stock. It is vision 3 500t with the remjet layer taken off, so you will get some red halation but it is the same film stock!

[@nopunintended5096]

Hi Ed, nice review! Maybe you could make a video with all the different shutter sounds of your cameras? That would be so satisfying ;)

[@khronokraze]

another great video and thanks for sharing your shooting experience with it. If you like these sort of cameras, have you ever tried one of the Minox 35 cameras? I think they function and work very similarly. I think it's worth a try if you can get one (or a set) for not too much $$. anyways, another enjoyable video that sheds some personal insight into a film camera some of us may or may not be familiar with.

[@mynewcolour]

Wing Yip The problem with those minox 35s is keeping them alive. So fragile!

[@khronokraze]

Joseph H you could be right, I haven't used one in a long time. this video just reminded me of that kind of camera which might be another alternative to try someday for fun

[@pritush]

Seriously love ur style that's what I do when I'm home n comfortable

[@eeeeeeeeeeeeeee29]

I'm just wondering, what are the focus distances when using the 3 zones? I've search the internet about it and all I saw were inconsistent distances. BTW, love the videos Eduardo. Keep it up!

[@edpavez]

it doesn't say. instead of distances, it has drawings (face, body, mountains). I guessed face would be 0.9 meters until 1.5 meters, then body would be 1.5 meters until 3 meters, and mountains should be from 3 meters onwards.

[@eeeeeeeeeeeeeee29]

Ohh. I just noticed that you got every shot in proper focus so I thought you have an idea of the real distance zones. Good job man! Thank you for replying :)

[@alexandermalitsky6771]

Ed, would you consider shooting Smena 8M sometime? Really interesting to hear your opinion on that camera. And also, it's super cheap.

[@artrecords7196]

Revisionando este video me salen dos dudas. Recuerdas si corregistes los tonos azulados del 500T? Revelaste con ecn2? Me han parecido bastante nitidas las fotos. Un saludo!

[@edpavez]

Recuerdo que usé archivos de un Pakon F135+ y los traté en Lightroom para corregir sombras, pero CREO los colores son directamente del film. Está revelado en C41 y el jemret removido con agua con soda caustica.

[@artrecords7196]

@@edpavez ok, muchas gracias por la información. Un abrazo!

[@bwc1976]

Great to see you compare the XA2 against the Lomo. Sounds to me like (a) as a glasses wearer, and (b) someone who's already experienced using the original XA, the XA2 (or better yet, the XA3 because the ISO setting goes up to 1600) has the edge. Definitely looking forward to getting one sometime.

[@barnacklucas6633]

it's already Friday night now in China and I really love those little ps cameras. I can shoot on the street without noticing.

[@juliamagdalena5327]

Hi! its amazing film, thank you! could you tell me, how plates i have to buy to this camera? tkank you or the answer, and have a nice day!

[@hilldweller8605]

Awesome video, I really liked the photos.

[@harrystevens3885]

The AX 2 picks the perfect focusing zone for street photography it automatically defaults the switch when you open or close the clam shell, just use a fast film and go with it. They also have a nice add on flash which can be useful. If you want a great point and shoot for street get a Canon Spite they are cheap AF switchable flash very good lens and easily rival the Olympus AX range.:)

[@nicklopro]

WTF! DUDE for this being the"budget" limited version of the XA your shots DESTROY what I can accomplish on my XA. I just posted a POV photo walk vid with mine, but your stuff is amazing. Goes to show gear don't matter lol

[@simonshep15]

I know this video is from last year but I am enjoying it recently because I’m going to pick up an XA2 next weekend, so I thought I would do some research! I love your videos and I have been watching your channel for a while! I just have to say the pictures you get out of this film are (in my opinion) perfect. Does anyone know where I could pick up some of this film? I tried to find it online and had no luck. If I could get my hands on some I would be very happy! Thanks!

[@edpavez]

If you really want one, I can sell you some.

[@megansalt]

these cameras make me nostalgic for the Olympus XA!

[@koplakisasi4132]

this vid makes me craving xa2 like crazy

[@DecaffeinatedPhotography]

Ahh... you beat me to it! We also did a review on this camera, love it, has some excellent colours, love that last shot 😀

[@sudarminto5152]

awesome!!!! this is original photo's? or editing photo's? plz answer.

[@blkshprd]

Hi there, love this video. It doesn't seem that you used a color correcting filter over the 500t film. Can you share how you rated the film and any color correction in post?

[@edpavez]

Pleass check my Kodak Vision3 500T review to see that. :)

[@Garacha222]

I like your shooting style. At times, you make a contact with people, and gently move along without lingering.

[@keinchu]

its not only fun, its a perfect roll sir (y) but i wonderring, whats kind of developers you did use to develope this vision film rolls??? we cant be used C41 for that kind right???

[@1OnionHead1]

Hi EPG, i have an xa2 and mine seems to have a strong falloff in terms of sharpeness towards the corners. I'm not expecting wonders from this lens but it seems to be a bit too much. Center is good tho. Have you experienced this as well? Maybe I received some bad scans from the lab, not sure.

[@Agounet]

I don't for XA 2, but you have exposure correction (back light +1.5) on Olympus XA 1.

[@jparsonsfilm]

5219 Vision3 is their current 500T stock...I was expecting a bit more blue and lot less grain. Were you correcting the temp balance in post? That might explain the graininess.

[@KaweeMeksongruek]

I own both cameras. XA2 is my preference. The only thing I dislike about XA2 is the shutter Botton.

[@qualo99]

Is the color from the film or camera? I love the camera but not keen on that color.

[@IDontKnow733]

Amazing photos! I have the same camera but I struggle to use it. The shutter button has a strange shallowness/unresponsiveness so I always miss shots

[@nickmatthews4939]

I had the same problem until I used a small self adhesive bump stop a stuck on the shutter release. This transformed the camera.

[@emmanuelgoldstein8233]

Seems like a really fun camera

[@oxentielreadman]

Hola , me encantan tus videos y si no es mucha molestia tengo una pregunta: Hace un par de meses me compre una FED 5 (principalmente a que vi la 4 aquí en tu canal y me encanto) buscaba un reemplazo para mi reflex, la cual debido a un problema con el obturador paso a mejor vida :-(. y la Fed me pareció una buena opción ya que siempre había querido probar una telemétrica, sin embargo hay algo que en mi emoción y ganas de volver a tener cámara pase por alto: El error de paralelaje, mi pregunta es: ¿Cómo lo superas? ya que en tus videos de las Fed 2 y 4 las cuales no tienen lineas de corrección en el visor no parece molestarte Gracias de antemano

[@edpavez]

nunca he tenido una cámara que compense las líneas de enfoque, así que no lo necesito. creo que es cosa de disparar mucho con una cámara y aprender cómo se comporta. estamos demasiado acostumbrados a que los objetos nos entreguen toda la información, y a veces es bueno visualizar, más que corroborar. :)

[@semaca]

Nice work! I have a XA2 but I need some help :) Without the film I see that everything works fine, but after I insert a roll I only get 2 second exposure, no matter what. Any advice?

[@sergeantcrow]

Very important style of shooting for capturing history..

[@e.sherrill8934]

My only problem when it comes to the XA2 is focusing ! My main subject always seems to get out of focus

[@shelbchrist]

Reem Lovette i have this problem too! Have you found the solution?

[@ignaciohenriquez9489]

Amigo!! Hace un par de meses empecé a utilizar una camara analoga Olympus Infinity 80. Soy novato en edte tema de fotografía, pero uno en uno de tus videos me gustó la camara XA. La encontré a buen precio en Ebay, pero tambien el vendedor está vendiendo la XA2 casi al mismo precio (de hecho, mas barato, algo raro). Qué me recomiendas tu? Es mucha la diferencia entre estas dos camaras? Saludos desde Concepcion 🇨🇱

[@edpavez]

Son dos cámaras distintas. La XA tiene parche de enfoque, la XA2 es por cálculo de distancias. No puedo recomendarte una porque depende de ti con cuál te sientas más cómodo. Lo que a mí me gusta, puede que a ti no, etc.

[@philhodgkinson1460]

I have used a couple of LCAs.. found they broke pretty easily... Never used a XA 2.... Have got Olympus trip 35 which I like....

[@JocelynCasanova]

Eduardo eres un genio con la photographia. Me insipraste aprobar film tambien. Me puedes decir lo que piensas sobre mi ilford hp5 400 porfavor.

[@jbbert4950]

dude this is sweet im picking one up tomorroww

[@kzed0]

cool video. if you have a strong backlight, why don't you try using a flash?

[@TrapPhoneLoveMelodiesss]

Aye bro these are incredible

[@martinrobaldo9573]

beautiful soundtrack

[@ClashwithPresto]

YES! My favorite camera! So glad to see you reviewing it 😁 keep up the great work

[@ikmarsarbini3337]

Who else smile whenever he got the shot 😅

[@junobullish]

what book did you read? :)

[@pictor1999]

Do your edit your film photos on computer ? Sorry for the english i'm french :D

[@justcallmesando]

You can use the ISO setting as an exposure compensation solution.

[@EDHBlvd]

13:25 does the +1.5 EV option on the bottom of the XA2 not help with this issue? Did you not catch this feature on bottom of camera?

[@EDHBlvd]

Oh I didn't realize the XA2 didn't have this feature of the original XA and the XA3.

[@chrisxu6521]

When I shoot vertically with the XA2, I often get a corner blocked by my fingers. But it doesn't show up in the viewfinder, so it's a little bit annoying.

[@seizan]

actually, i bought one after seeing this video, and i love it, i carry whit it every day xD thanks for your videos

[@themani1698]

Buen video ♟ Disculpa ... Podrías hacer uno con alguna alternativa a la xpan ? Gracias 🤠

[@thevirtuousman]

I fucking KNEW you were from Chile hahaha... por el acento po weon! Gracias por el video! Acabo de comprar un XA2!

[@jehandelange6266]

Great Eduardo! Have a good one!

[@great567]

Do the photographs come out grainier with the XA2 than the Infinity Stylus?

[@KaMingMak]

I love film camera so much

[@Teaffer]

Que buen video, viejo. Hace rato que esperaba ver un review tuyo sobre esta cámara. Y la percusión fue muy buena, muy chilena, jajaja. Saludos.

[@julianongpin7181]

i'm 2 minutes in, excellent shots man!!

[@Smaug1]

Great shot at 2:46, 3:19, 4:58, . Photo NINJA at 3:46; nice move! Scared that girl at 5:34! 8:45, pre-focusing is really the only good way No +1.5 stop backlight setting on the XA2 - Booo. Ditto for the LC-A. Your shots with the XA were better and it is the more capable camera.

[@jakeround6702]

Hey I was just wondering what film was used and at what ISO!

[@williamgrayson4181]

I took out my XA 2 camera my first 35 millimeter camera years ago it took great pictures the button batteries with dead and I need new light seals and I found out they still have 35 millimeter film and there's a place nearby that develops it so I'm going to start using it again found a man in Texas that sells the light seals for 14 50 with shipping

[@ReelFilm2016]

Great VIdeo

[@jimmyliu6745]

Is this the original color out of the camera?

[@mynewcolour]

Great/fast cameras for street. It's just really unthreatening for people as it seem like a toy (it's fun!).

[@dechiangmai]

i can see in your eyes .. that you love LC-A much more than XA2 ha ha ... it's funny when you choose another ... anyways good video ... cheers !!!

[@haley.canter]

is it so blue because of the film or the camera?

[@shelbchrist]

Which ISO and focus meter were these taken on?

[@canturgan]

The colour looks off, is it out of date film?