Olympus Pen-FT 35mm half-frame SLR film camera with 40mm f1.4 lens
Description:
The Pen FT is one of the most remarkable cameras ever designed, and the 40mm f1.4 G.Zuiko paired here is considered by many to be the finest standard lens in the entire Pen F system. The "G" in G.Zuiko tells you exactly what you are getting: a 7-element optical design that brings the kind of resolution and contrast more commonly associated with much larger lenses. Released in 1966, the FT added open-aperture TTL metering to the same brilliantly compact body as the original Pen F, with a rotary titanium shutter that syncs with flash at every speed up to 1/500s. The 40mm focal length is equivalent to approximately 58mm in full-frame terms, sitting naturally for portraits and everyday photography, and wide open at f1.4 it gives lovely subject separation and a warm, smooth rendering. Each 36-exposure roll gives you 72 shots in the half-frame format.
Specs:
- Type: Fully mechanical
- Maximum Shutter Speed: 1/500s, flash sync at all speeds
- Lens: Olympus Pen F mount, 40mm f1.4 G.Zuiko Auto-S, 7 elements in 6 groups, MFD 0.35m, 43mm filter thread, equivalent to approx. 58mm in full-frame terms
- Modes: Full manual only
Battery: PX625 equivalent, such as MRB625 zinc-air, for the light meter (included)
Due to the age of this camera and the nature of old light meters we can't guarantee that the light meter still works. This isn't an issue as the camera will function perfectly without batteries. To meter a scene before taking a picture we recommend using an external light-meter or for you to take our online course that will teach you how to use a film camera without the use of any external tools.
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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