1960s Olympus PenF 35mm SLR Half Frame Camera With F Zuiko Auto-S f1.8 38mm Lens

This is a lovely example of a 1960s Olympus PenF 35mm SLR Camera With F Zuiko Auto-S f1.8 38mm Lens. A half frame SLR producing 72 images per 36 exposure 35mm film cassette.

The camera is in good condition with a few surface scuffs and blemishes, and a very slight chip / dent in one corner on the top of the camera body. We have not had a film through the camera for many years but all the elements on the camera appear to be working.  

There is no sign of fungus in the lens but there is some dust.

The name, PEN-F, is etched on the chrome top along with the serial number, 291333. Olympus-PEN and the logo is also etched on the front of the camera, and Made in Japan on the base.

It comes with a Olympus lens cap and black leather carry base with a worn black leather strap. A nice photography related collectible!

Summary

• Type: Olympus Pen-F ; serial number: 291333
• Launched in 1963 
• Film Size:  35mm 
• Image Size: 24 x 18mm (Half-frame)
• Manufactured By:  Olympus, Japan
  
• Lens: f1.8 38mm Olympus F.Zuiko Auto-S: serial number: 236598
• Lens Mount: Olympus Pen Bayonet
• Viewfinder: Porroprism finder with Fresnel lens
• Shutter: Rotary Focal Plane
• Film Advancing: Double action 90 degree self-cocking lever
• Rectangular, black leatherette covered body, chrome top and base 
• Approximate camera Size: 2.7 x 7 x 13 cm

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