Olympus PEN EF Analogue camera

OLYMPUS PEN EF, tested and working.

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The Olympus PEN EF (1981) is the last of the celebrated PEN half-frame line, and the only one with a built-in flash — a neat piece of packaging that keeps the camera pocketable. Like its siblings it records two images on each frame of 35mm film, so a 36-exposure roll yields around 72 pictures, and its selenium meter sets exposure automatically without a battery for the shutter. The PEN series remains one of the most admired compact camera designs ever produced.

Important — please read carefully:
Automatic exposure overexposes by about 3 stops in bright light and the flash-ready lamp does not light. Please review the photos and consider this before bidding.

Condition: Used — Good
Pre-owned, heavy signs of use, or minor optical flaws

Serial Number
Please check the photo.

Appearance
Scuffs and scratches from normal use. Please check the photos for details.

Optical Condition
Finder: Cleaned internally.
Lens / Sensor: Clear — no haze, fungus or scratches.

Functional
Automatic exposure and film transport work. The meter reads +1.5 EV at EV12 and about +3 EV in bright light (EV15) — see Known Issues.
The flash fires, but the flash-ready (charge) lamp does not light.
The battery compartment shows traces of old battery leakage; it has been polished clean.
The light seals have been replaced and the viewfinder cleaned internally.

Measured Performance
We check these cameras on a shutter tester rather than by ear, and we publish what we measured:
- Light meter accuracy — EV12: 1.5 OVER / EV15: 3.2 OVER
Some of these deviations exceed what negative film can absorb — please read the Known Issues section and allow for them when shooting.

Servicing
This camera was serviced by us before listing:
- Light seals (foam) replaced
- Viewfinder cleaned internally

Known Issues
1. In bright light the automatic exposure reads about 3 stops bright and will overexpose.
2. The flash-ready (charge) lamp does not light; the flash itself fires — allow a few seconds for it to charge.
3. Traces of old battery leakage in the battery compartment (polished clean).

Bundled Items
Camera and lens cap, as pictured.

Important Notes for Used Items
As this is a used item, subtle imperfections may exist that are not individually described.

Shipping
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