Olympus PEN D – Serviced, Shutter Tested Analogue camera
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Olympus PEN D – Serviced and shutter tested, with good physical condition and functional condition: tested and working, designed by Yoshihisa Maitani in the 1960s, featuring a 32mm f/1.9 Zuiko lens and Copal X leaf shutter (up to 1/500s) with an uncoupled selenium light meter.
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OLYMPUS PEN D – serviced, shutter speeds measured on a tester.
• Shutter speeds measured on a shutter tester – results below.
• Serviced before listing: light seals (foam) replaced.
• Condition: Good – 2 issues, fully disclosed under Known Issues.
About this camera
The Olympus Pen D, launched in 1962, was the upmarket flagship of Yoshihisa Maitani's celebrated half-frame Pen line, yielding 72 shots from a single 36-exposure roll. It carries a beautifully sharp six-element F.Zuiko 32mm f/1.9 lens, the fastest fitted to any Pen, behind a Copal X leaf shutter that runs to 1/500 second. An uncoupled selenium meter aids exposure, while the ultra-compact body embodies Maitani's goal of a high-quality camera small enough to carry anywhere. It is a much-loved classic among half-frame enthusiasts.
Measured Performance
- 1/60 — measured 1/43 s (approx. 0.5 stop slow)
- Light meter accuracy — EV12: 2.2 OVER / EV15: 1.8 OVER
Some of these deviations exceed what negative film can absorb – see Known Issues.
The shutter fires at all speeds and the light meter responds.
Servicing
- Light seals (foam) replaced
Condition
Appearance: scuffs and scratches from normal use. Please check the photos for details.
Lens: clear, no issues
Known Issues
1. Shutter speeds are off: 1/8 set measured 1/5.9, 1/60 set 1/43, 1/500 set 1/298.
2. The light meter reads over: 2.2 stops at EV12 and 1.8 stops at EV15.
Included: only what is shown in the photos.
As a used item, minor imperfections may exist that are not individually described.
Shipping: FedEx or Japan Post (ePacket) to your registered address, within 3 business days of payment.
Taxes: EU (up to EUR 150) and UK (up to GBP 135) are collected at checkout – nothing to pay on delivery, except a possible small customs fee (around EUR 3) in some countries. Other orders may owe import tax on delivery. We never under-declare values or mark items as gifts.
Returns follow Catawiki's Seller Terms. Questions are welcome before bidding.
Seller's Story
Welcome to TORCH Camera Works!
We are a vintage camera shop in Hokkaido, Japan, specializing in Japanese film cameras and manual focus lenses – Olympus PEN / OM, Nikon, Canon, Minolta, Pentax and more.
Every camera is inspected, cleaned and tested by our own staff before listing. We measure shutter speeds and light meter accuracy (EV) with a tester and state the results, and we describe all known flaws honestly in "Known Issues".
All items are packed carefully and shipped with tracking.
Won more than one lot? Send us a message and we will ship them together. Shipping is charged per lot at checkout; once your parcel is packed and measured, we refund the difference in shipping cost.
Thank you for visiting, and happy shooting!
OLYMPUS PEN D – serviced, shutter speeds measured on a tester.
• Shutter speeds measured on a shutter tester – results below.
• Serviced before listing: light seals (foam) replaced.
• Condition: Good – 2 issues, fully disclosed under Known Issues.
About this camera
The Olympus Pen D, launched in 1962, was the upmarket flagship of Yoshihisa Maitani's celebrated half-frame Pen line, yielding 72 shots from a single 36-exposure roll. It carries a beautifully sharp six-element F.Zuiko 32mm f/1.9 lens, the fastest fitted to any Pen, behind a Copal X leaf shutter that runs to 1/500 second. An uncoupled selenium meter aids exposure, while the ultra-compact body embodies Maitani's goal of a high-quality camera small enough to carry anywhere. It is a much-loved classic among half-frame enthusiasts.
Measured Performance
- 1/60 — measured 1/43 s (approx. 0.5 stop slow)
- Light meter accuracy — EV12: 2.2 OVER / EV15: 1.8 OVER
Some of these deviations exceed what negative film can absorb – see Known Issues.
The shutter fires at all speeds and the light meter responds.
Servicing
- Light seals (foam) replaced
Condition
Appearance: scuffs and scratches from normal use. Please check the photos for details.
Lens: clear, no issues
Known Issues
1. Shutter speeds are off: 1/8 set measured 1/5.9, 1/60 set 1/43, 1/500 set 1/298.
2. The light meter reads over: 2.2 stops at EV12 and 1.8 stops at EV15.
Included: only what is shown in the photos.
As a used item, minor imperfections may exist that are not individually described.
Shipping: FedEx or Japan Post (ePacket) to your registered address, within 3 business days of payment.
Taxes: EU (up to EUR 150) and UK (up to GBP 135) are collected at checkout – nothing to pay on delivery, except a possible small customs fee (around EUR 3) in some countries. Other orders may owe import tax on delivery. We never under-declare values or mark items as gifts.
Returns follow Catawiki's Seller Terms. Questions are welcome before bidding.
Seller's Story
Welcome to TORCH Camera Works!
We are a vintage camera shop in Hokkaido, Japan, specializing in Japanese film cameras and manual focus lenses – Olympus PEN / OM, Nikon, Canon, Minolta, Pentax and more.
Every camera is inspected, cleaned and tested by our own staff before listing. We measure shutter speeds and light meter accuracy (EV) with a tester and state the results, and we describe all known flaws honestly in "Known Issues".
All items are packed carefully and shipped with tracking.
Won more than one lot? Send us a message and we will ship them together. Shipping is charged per lot at checkout; once your parcel is packed and measured, we refund the difference in shipping cost.
Thank you for visiting, and happy shooting!
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Olympus
Model/type nr
PEN D – Serviced, Shutter Tested
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Designer/artist/maker
Yoshihisa Maitani
Estimated period
1960-1970
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