Olympus PEN EE-3 Analogue camera

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Olympus PEN EE-3, designed by Yoshihisa Maitani, in very good cosmetic condition and tested and working.

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OLYMPUS PEN EE-3, tested and working.

Hello from Japan!
We provide high-quality cameras and lenses to the world.

The Olympus PEN EE-3, part of designer Yoshihisa Maitani's groundbreaking PEN half-frame family, captures two images on each 35mm frame — yielding 72 shots from a single 36-exposure roll. Its selenium-cell automatic exposure needs no battery, making it a simple, pocketable, and endlessly charming film camera that helped define the half-frame format.

Condition: Used — Excellent +5
Pre-owned, minimal signs of use

Serial Number
Please check the photo.

Appearance
Very clean with minimal signs of use. Please check the photos for details.

Optical Condition
Lens: Clear, no issues
Viewfinder: Cleaned inside

Functional
Selenium meter (no battery needed) and automatic exposure work.
The selenium meter reads about 1.5 stops over in bright light (EV15).
Light seals replaced and viewfinder interior cleaned.

Measured Performance
We check these cameras on a shutter tester rather than by ear, and we publish what we measured:
- Light meter accuracy — EV12: 0.5 OVER / EV15: 1.4 OVER
Negative film has enough latitude to absorb deviations of this size, but the figures are here so you can judge for yourself.

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

Bundled Items
Lens cap included. Only what you can see in the pictures will be included in the package.

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

Shipping
We ship via either FedEx or Japan Post (ePacket), whichever suits the destination and the parcel. With Japan Post your package is handed over to the local postal carrier in your country for final delivery.
We only ship to registered addresses.
We ship within 3 business days after payment.

Customs and Taxes
Parcels are shipped DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid): import VAT and any customs duties are collected by customs or the carrier on delivery, in accordance with the rules of the destination country.
Where import taxes have already been collected at checkout — for example under the EU IOSS scheme for orders up to EUR 150 — there is nothing further to pay on delivery.
Import charges vary from country to country, so please check the rules that apply where you live.
We do not under-declare item values or mark items as "gifts."

Returns and Buyer Protection
Handled in accordance with Catawiki's Seller Terms.
If you have any questions, please contact us before bidding.

Thank you for visiting our listing.
Japan has one of the world's largest used-camera markets.
We appreciate your interest.

OLYMPUS PEN EE-3, tested and working.

Hello from Japan!
We provide high-quality cameras and lenses to the world.

The Olympus PEN EE-3, part of designer Yoshihisa Maitani's groundbreaking PEN half-frame family, captures two images on each 35mm frame — yielding 72 shots from a single 36-exposure roll. Its selenium-cell automatic exposure needs no battery, making it a simple, pocketable, and endlessly charming film camera that helped define the half-frame format.

Condition: Used — Excellent +5
Pre-owned, minimal signs of use

Serial Number
Please check the photo.

Appearance
Very clean with minimal signs of use. Please check the photos for details.

Optical Condition
Lens: Clear, no issues
Viewfinder: Cleaned inside

Functional
Selenium meter (no battery needed) and automatic exposure work.
The selenium meter reads about 1.5 stops over in bright light (EV15).
Light seals replaced and viewfinder interior cleaned.

Measured Performance
We check these cameras on a shutter tester rather than by ear, and we publish what we measured:
- Light meter accuracy — EV12: 0.5 OVER / EV15: 1.4 OVER
Negative film has enough latitude to absorb deviations of this size, but the figures are here so you can judge for yourself.

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

Bundled Items
Lens cap included. Only what you can see in the pictures will be included in the package.

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

Shipping
We ship via either FedEx or Japan Post (ePacket), whichever suits the destination and the parcel. With Japan Post your package is handed over to the local postal carrier in your country for final delivery.
We only ship to registered addresses.
We ship within 3 business days after payment.

Customs and Taxes
Parcels are shipped DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid): import VAT and any customs duties are collected by customs or the carrier on delivery, in accordance with the rules of the destination country.
Where import taxes have already been collected at checkout — for example under the EU IOSS scheme for orders up to EUR 150 — there is nothing further to pay on delivery.
Import charges vary from country to country, so please check the rules that apply where you live.
We do not under-declare item values or mark items as "gifts."

Returns and Buyer Protection
Handled in accordance with Catawiki's Seller Terms.
If you have any questions, please contact us before bidding.

Thank you for visiting our listing.
Japan has one of the world's largest used-camera markets.
We appreciate your interest.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Olympus
Model/type nr
PEN EE-3
Physical condition
Very good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Designer/artist/maker
Yoshihisa Maitani
Estimated period
1970-1980
JapanVerified
671
Objects sold
99.24%
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