Olympus half size camera Part 2 !
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Once again, we introduce you to half cameras!
Today we look at an Olympus half size camera released in 1973.
What is a half size camera?
A half-size camera is a camera that can take two shots of the common 35mm film used in SLR cameras, etc., which is usually a single shot.
Let us introduce you to the half size camera.
OLYMPUS-PEN EE-3 (Reference product)
It is made of steel in silver color with black-colored grips and manufacturer’s logo.
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The lens is a traditional D-Zuiko lens, 28mm f/3.5.
The light receiving part of the exposure meter surrounds the lens.
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The lens comes with a film sensitivity setting ring.
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Top side.
It has a film rewind handle, accessory shoe, shutter button, and film counter.
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A tripod mount is attached to the bottom.
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The rear has a viewfinder with guard and a film winding dial.
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This time, we introduced the Olympus half size camera released in 1973.
Various aspects have evolved from the PEN-D introduced in the previous issue. The PEN-D was a camera that helped popularize the Olympus PEN series, as it eliminated the need for focusing, and an external strobe could be attached to work with the shutter.
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Please stay tuned for more half size cameras from other manufacturers in the future!
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