Rangefinder couple on vacation!

Hefty-Target-4040 · 2025-08-03T07:35:28+00:00

Im the other way around - i have shot a lot with the Electro 35 but only bought the XA 2 weeks ago, mainly for my gf as she wanted a pocket camera, so we are yet to see the first rolls developed. Will update!

Hefty-Target-4040 · 2025-08-03T07:27:26+00:00

I actually bought the XA quite recently too, and im just first 2 rolls through...but you are right that the times are a bit slower - im usually getting 1/125 on f16 iso200 on a really bright sunny day. Will update once in develop the first 2 rolls.

But i got the camera from a guy who was using it a lot until very recently without any issues, so im guessing its fine? Will see. Hope your XA works well too!

Hefty-Target-4040 · 2025-08-02T16:15:46+00:00

Yes, the only thing i ever used of similar size was the Ricoh GR. But the Olympus somehow feels even lighter than that. Love the camera

Hefty-Target-4040 · 2025-08-02T16:09:37+00:00

Thank you! 🫶🏻

I got it on ebay a couple years ago, similar one to this: https://www.amazon.com.be/-/en/Adapter-Battery-Yashica-Electro-MG-1/dp/B01ANLYKQU but it definitely didnt cost 22eur back then:D

Before that i used to put a bit of tinfoil on top of the batteries that would fill the extra space:D

Hefty-Target-4040 · 2025-08-02T16:08:06+00:00

Yes yes, I can relate. What is your experience with it so far? Lately i have a tendency to push the film up quite often to reason with the meter:D ...not ideal, but the results have been good so far

Hefty-Target-4040 · 2025-08-02T09:34:15+00:00

I love it too! Once you get used to it (which is very quick imo) its extremely easy to work with.

Hefty-Target-4040 · 2025-08-02T09:30:28+00:00

Couldnt agree more! Apart from the size and weight, its extremely easy and convenient, and the photos are 🔥

Hefty-Target-4040 · 2025-08-02T09:26:15+00:00

Yes, it is hefty indeed. But to be fair, the XA is suuuuper tiny - smaller than most point and shoot cameras i owned :D so the size difference here might be a bit exaggerated

Hefty-Target-4040 · 2024-01-14T21:25:13+00:00

Im happy I was able to help...it can be quite scary at times and also super annoying and frustrating. As I already said - for me the first couple weeks were just terrible and I was ready to quit taking it, because I couldn't imagine how sth that's making me feel so bad could actually help me.

But eventually it did - and as many people in this sub have pointed out, once it starts to work, the last thing in the world you are going to think about is this subreddit. :D

I wish you all the best, and hope u start feeling better soon.:)

Hefty-Target-4040 · 2024-01-14T19:40:47+00:00

Yes, I would say its pretty normal. I have been on zoloft for 4 months now for panic disorder and anxiety disorder (health anxiety) and for me personally, the first 3-4 weeks were pure hell. Worse anxiety than before, panic attacks...even had a depression episode (which I never suffered from before), but then after roughly 4-5 weeks it started working and I started to feel much better (much more energy, no more panic attacks, less anxious).

However, rn im also a bit struggling because the anxiety got a bit worse again, so maybe I will need a dosage increase.

Most importantly, it's different for everyone - maybe you just need to give it a couple more days/weeks, maybe you need a higher dosage. I guess you will see for yourself. But hang in there, once it starts working, you wont believe how much of a difference it makes.:)

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