Olympus Pen-F 35mm half-frame SLR film camera with 38mm f1.8 lens
Description
The Pen F is one of those cameras that stops people in their tracks, and we love it for exactly that reason. It is the only half-frame SLR system ever made, which already makes it special, but what really stands out is how compact it is for what it offers. No pentaprism bump, no bulk, just a beautifully built body with full manual control and interchangeable lenses. Shooting half-frame means you get twice the number of frames on a roll, so 72 shots on a 36 exposure film, which is a great reason to shoot it on its own. The 38mm f1.8 Zuiko lens is sharp and fast, and its field of view is close to a 55mm on a full-frame camera. If you are drawn to cameras with genuine character and a bit of history behind them, this one is hard to beat.
Specs
- Type: Fully mechanical half-frame SLR (18x24mm), no built-in meter, porro prism viewfinder
- Maximum shutter speed: 1/500s, flash sync at all speeds
- Lens: Olympus Pen F bayonet mount, Zuiko 38mm f/1.8 (55mm full frame equivalent)
- Modes: Full manual only
- Film: Standard 35mm film, up to 72 exposures per 36-exposure roll
Battery: No battery required, the camera is fully mechanical.
How does a camera end up here?
1. Finding cameras
The journey starts with sourcing the right gear. We get cameras from various place. Most of the time people reach out to us to sell their cameras and if they’re good we’ll bring them back to the store.
2. Thorough testing.
Each item is then tested with professional testing equipment.
Cameras are then sorted internally into 3 categories:
1. Tested and passed.
2. To refurbish.
3. For parts.
3. Refurbished and cleaned
Here comes the most important step. After being tested each camera is cleaned and refurbished by our team of skilled technicians.
This goes from the compulsory light-seal change to the full CLA and electronic repair.
We want to make sure your camera to function as new.
4. Ready for a new home! With a warranty of course.
We then sell these beautifully restored cameras to you, but just to be 100% certain we also give you:
- A 6 months warranty certificate.
- 14 days no questions asked return policy.
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