Olympus PEN EE-3 Half-frame + D.Zuiko 3,5/28mm | Analogue camera

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Thorsten Pöllath
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Has 40 years of experience in photography and 25 years of collecting expertise, specialising in M42 lens mounts.

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Olympus PEN EE-3 half-frame 35mm film camera with the D.Zuiko 28mm f/3.5 lens, tested and working and in good physical condition.

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Olympus PEN EE-3 half-frame 35mm film camera, made in Japan.
A charming 1970s PEN “EE” series model (released in 1973) featuring the GN14 Flashmatic system and the classic D.Zuiko 28mm f/3.5 lens.

Why collectors & users love it
Half-frame format: up to ~72 exposures from a 36-exp 35mm roll – perfect for travel diaries and everyday snapshots.
Simple, compact PEN design with the famous underexposure warning “red flag” system.

Condition
Body: visible dirt/scuffs/scratches (see photos).
Lens: dust present; fungus and haze present; no scratches; no balsam separation reported.
Viewfinder: dust / fungus / haze present

Function tests performed
Shutter: fires
Underexposure warning (red flag): works
Film advance & rewind: works
Back door: opens/closes normally
No film test has been performed.

Included
Camera with strap (everything shown in the photos only).

Please note that while we performed a basic functional check, this is a vintage camera that is nearly 50 years old. It is therefore sold in vintage/used condition, and age-related wear or intermittent behavior may occur. Kindly bid with this understanding and acceptance of its vintage nature.

Olympus PEN EE-3 half-frame 35mm film camera, made in Japan.
A charming 1970s PEN “EE” series model (released in 1973) featuring the GN14 Flashmatic system and the classic D.Zuiko 28mm f/3.5 lens.

Why collectors & users love it
Half-frame format: up to ~72 exposures from a 36-exp 35mm roll – perfect for travel diaries and everyday snapshots.
Simple, compact PEN design with the famous underexposure warning “red flag” system.

Condition
Body: visible dirt/scuffs/scratches (see photos).
Lens: dust present; fungus and haze present; no scratches; no balsam separation reported.
Viewfinder: dust / fungus / haze present

Function tests performed
Shutter: fires
Underexposure warning (red flag): works
Film advance & rewind: works
Back door: opens/closes normally
No film test has been performed.

Included
Camera with strap (everything shown in the photos only).

Please note that while we performed a basic functional check, this is a vintage camera that is nearly 50 years old. It is therefore sold in vintage/used condition, and age-related wear or intermittent behavior may occur. Kindly bid with this understanding and acceptance of its vintage nature.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Olympus
Model/ type nr
PEN EE-3 Half-frame + D.Zuiko 3,5/28mm |
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Film type
35mm
Estimated Period
1970-1980
Sold by
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Objects sold
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