Olympus's compact 35mm film camera — XA3 with DX coding and programmed auto exposure.
The Olympus XA3 was released approximately 1985 as a compact 35mm film camera featuring a 28mm f/3.5 Zuiko lens and clamshell body design. Aperture-priority exposure. At approximately 175g. Includes A11 flash unit. Fixed 28mm prime.
Fixed 28mm f/3.5 Zuiko lens. Aperture-priority auto-exposure. DX film coding. Clamshell protection cover. A11 flash unit included. At approximately 175g. 35mm film. Fixed lens — no interchangeable mount.
The XA3 updates the XA series with DX coding (automatic ISO setting from cassette) and a 28mm perspective. The clamshell cover provides lens protection without a lens cap. At 175g the XA3 is a pocketable compact. The 28mm Zuiko lens provides a wide street and reportage perspective on 35mm film.
On the used market the Olympus XA3 is sought after as a compact 28mm film camera. Condition checks: clamshell mechanism, lens element clarity, shutter operation, light seals. Fixed 28mm lens; no interchangeable mount.