Olympus Pen S with wrist strap!
The Olympus Pen S is a compact, fully mechanical 35mm half-frame camera introduced in 1960. It exposes half the standard frame size (18x24mm), giving photographers 72 shots on a 36-exposure roll. Highly pocketable and intuitive, it features a sharp Zuiko lens and full manual controls.
Specifications
- Format: 35mm Half-frame (takes portrait-oriented photos natively)
- Lens: 30mm f/2.8 D.Zuiko (4-element) or later 30mm f/3.5 version
- Shutter Speeds: B, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, and 1/250
- Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
- Focusing: Zone/manual focusing from 0.6m (approx. 2 feet) to infinity
- Weight & Size: ~383–400g; dimensions are roughly 107 x 67 x 47mm (about the size of a wallet)
Features:
- Double the Capacity: Half-frame format creates two exposures per standard frame, yielding 72 pictures on a 36-exposure roll.
- No Battery Required: Fully mechanical operation means you never have to worry about dead batteries.
- Fully Manual: Features shutter speed and aperture rings. Requires a good grasp of the "Sunny 16" rule or an external light meter since it lacks built-in metering.
- Excellent Build & Optics: Designed by Yoshihisa Maitani, it is praised for its robust cast-aluminium build and remarkably sharp, high-contrast D.Zuiko optics.
~Perfect for a beginner through to professionals!
Overall condition - Excellent condition 9/10
~Example photos can be found here
~Camera manual can be found here
~Film for this camera can be found here
This camera has been cleaned, mechanically tested and is in full working condition. Light seals are replaced when necessary.
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