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.
Return Policy
- We gladly accept returns within 30 days of delivery or pick up if the item arrives defective outside of the detailed conditions when purchased or if any initial defects are present upon receiving the item. Please note, we do not accept returns for change of mind.