The XA that I bought turned out to have a dead shutter speed indicator and lots of fungus on every single element of the lens. While it is an awesome camera, I decided to return this one, but I feel like I might get another one some day. Such a great little camera

Photographer:
nongremlin
Uploaded:
2025-05-23
Tags:
almaty kazakhstan olympus street xa zuiko
Camera:
Olympus XA
Film:
KODAK VISION3 250D
Lens:
F. Zuiko 35mm F/2.8
City:
Almaty
Country/region:
Kazakhstan
Decade:
2020s
Year:
2025
Albums:
First (and last) roll on the Olympus XA

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Country/Region: Kazakhstan
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Almaty might not be the capital, but don’t let that fool you. It’s Kazakhstan’s biggest and most vibrant city, and locals will tell you it’s an absolute must. It’s a cultural crossroads where people from all over Central Asia, Russia, and beyond come together, creating a rich, cultural mix. Think: temples beside mosques, mountains framing every view, and a bit of unpredictable traffic. But the real highlight? The warm-hearted locals, for whom hospitality isn’t just tradition.

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