Olympus PEN FT Black Paint kit with 38mm f1:18

The Olympus PEN FT, introduced in 1966, is one of the classics from Olympus. It is compact like a rangefinder camera, just as handy, and an indispensable companion for photographers. The Olympus PEN FT fits anywhere, and the half-frame format, with its double capacity for exposures, has often saved photographers from changing film at inconvenient moments.

Like the Olympus PEN F, the Olympus PEN FT was a single-lens reflex camera designed for half-frame format. The camera, equipped with a bayonet mount for interchangeable lenses, came with an F. Zuiko 1:1.8/38 mm lens. Due to the half-frame format, 72 exposures were possible with a standard 36-frame 35mm film.

The advanced quick-wind mechanism now only needed one stroke to cock the shutter and advance the film. The rotary shutter offered a linear range of shutter speeds from 1 second to 1/500 second. Unlike the PEN F, the shutter speed dial on the PEN FT was without a bayonet system, as the PEN FT featured a built-in exposure meter. The camera, equipped with a flash sync socket, was available in chrome and rarer black finishes.

This camera is one of the rare black ones. It has light patina but works flawlessly. The meter works also perfectly accurate.

Our collection consists of quality cameras. All of our cameras go through an excessive investigation of functioning. This includes testing of the shutter, flash, winder and all other functionalities. We check if there are any signs of fungus or haze on the lens. After investigating we rate our cameras. They fit into 3 categories depending on the state of the exterior.

MINT

Mint condition means that there are no signs of wear and the camera is "like new". Please take in mind that most of our cameras are older than 30 years and accessories like manuals or boxes can show signs of wear after that time period.

NEAR MINT

Near mint condition means that the camera can have some minor scratches or a worn off labeling. In general the camera will be in a good condition with minor cosmetical issues.

GOLD

Gold condition means that there are various signs of wear possible like scratches, dents or paint defects but the functionality of the camera is all tested and will operate a 100%.

EXTRAS

Some condition ratings include extras like "gold+manual". There are 3 different extras (sometimes combined) available. Boxed, Case and Manual. Boxed means the original packaging of the camera. (mostly with matching numbers) Case means a leather poach or another case that comes with the camera. The manual included is mostly in german language due to the location of our shop.

We offer fast shipping with DHL GoGreen. You will recieve your package in Germany during 1-3 business days and in the EU during 3-8 business days. Worldwide shipping is also possible and takes up to 30 business days.

30 days FREE refund, in case of any problems, no questions asked and a warranty of 1 year. During warranty time you get a partner for fast repairs which are payed 50% by us and 50% by you.