Claus Marin

OLYMPUSTHE CLASSIC 35mm CAMERAS
From 1948 to 1980
PICTURES, FACTS AND INFORMATIONS FOR COLLECTORSAND ALL WITH INTEREST

CLAUS MARINOLYMPUSTHE CLASSIC 35mm CAMERAS
From 1948 to 1980

PICTURES, FACTS AND INFORMATIONS FOR COLLECTORSAND ALL WITH INTEREST

Address of author:
Claus Marin
Hönighausen 593138 Lappersdorf
GERMANY
mail@claus-marin.de

Olympus THE CLASSIC 35mm CAMERAS From 1948 to 1980 / Claus Marin; 2002
All rights of duplication, distribution and partly reprint are reserved© Claus Marin, Lappersdorf 2002, GERMANY
Publisher: Claus Marin
Print: Samsung ML-1450 1200 dpi Laserprint
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Foreword
All starts with a camera I did not buy!
Since long time I was a collector of mechanical, japanese viewfinder cameras and so, again
hunting for new once, a black Olympus PEN FT was offered to me in a second hand shop in
cologne. At that moment I was not familiar with a FT and a simple looking cammera withoutlens was not, what I was looking for. In addition, I got two other cameras short befor and so
there was no more cash left.
But, when I was back home and take a look in the cataloges, I found out, what I nice camera I
have left behind me. A spontanous phonecall to the shop showed, that an other collector,
more clever, had allready bought the black FT. I was highly frustrated and tried to get one inother collectors shops. I was surprised to find out, that this cameras was very expensive andhard to get.
From that moment my collector enthusiasm for the classic Olympus Viewfinders, PENs andthe Single Reflex Cameras PEN F, FT and FV was born.
Today I am looking to my collection with high pleasure and hardly trie to find the last
missing pieces.
I will be very glad if this book brings a little of my enthusiasm to other collectors and helps todevelope the love and knowledge for theClassical 35 mm Cameras from Olympus
I hope, this book in the hands of old lovers and new friends of the famous Olympus cameras
will be a helpful source of facts and informations and will help to answer appearenced
questiones.
I am very sure, that this book can not require completeness and certainly there are somemistakes included. Therefore I am open and thankful for any kind of critique, advices andaddendums.
Dezember 2001

Claus Marin

For Käki
She tolerats my hobby
with great understanding, patienceand loveOLYMPUS THE CLASSIC 35mm CAMERAS From 1948 to 1980___________________________________________________________________________________Content

1. Chapter --- The Viewfinder Cameras
The Viewfinders General
Olympus
35 I
Olympus35 III
Olympus
35 IV
Olympus35 IV aOlympus35 IV bOlympus35 V aOlympus35 V b

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Olympus
Olympus
Olympus
Olympus35 S 1,935 S 2,835 S 2,835 S 3,5
35 S 3,5

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WIDE
WIDE - E
WIDE - S
WIDE - II
35 K
35 S II 1,8
35 S II 2,8
35 S II 2

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AUTO - Eye II
S electro set
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OLYMPUS THE CLASSIC 35mm CAMERAS From 1948 to 1980___________________________________________________________________________The Compact Cameras
Olympus
Olympus
Olympus
Olympus
Olympus
Olympus
Olympus
Olympus

35 EC
35 RC
35 DC
35 EC - 2
35 ECR
35 ED
35 RD
TRIP

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2. Chapter --- The PEN Models
PEN General
OlympusPEN
OlympusPEN S 2,8
OlympusPEN S 3,5
OlympusPEN EE
OlympusPEN EE EL
OlympusPEN EE S EL
OlympusPEN EE S
OlympusPEN D
OlympusPEN D2OlympusPEN D3OlympusPEN D3 EL
Olympus
PEN W
OlympusPEN EM
OlympusPEN EED
OlympusPEN EE S - 2
OlympusPEN EE - 2
OlympusPEN EE - 3
OlympusPen EF
Olympus
PEN - Rapid EES
Olympus
PEN - Rapid EED

3. Chapter --- The PEN Reflex System
PEN Reflex General
OlympusPEN F
OlympusPEN FT
OlympusPEN FV
OlympusPEN F special model
OlympusPEN FT special model

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OLYMPUS THE CLASSIC 35mm CAMERAS From 1948 to 1980___________________________________________________________________________The PEN F/FT System Lenses
The Lenses General
G. Zuiko Auto-W 1:2,8 f = 25 mm
G. Zuiko Auto-W 1:3,5 f = 20 mm
E. Zuiko Auto-W 1:4
f = 25 mm
F. Zuiko Auto-S
1:1,8 f = 38 mm
E. Zuiko Auto-S
1:2,8 f = 38 mm
F. Zuiko Auto-S
1:3,5 f = 38 mm Makro
G. Zuiko Auto-S
1:4
f = 40 mm
H. Zuiko Auto-S
1:1,2 f = 42 mm
G. Zuiko Auto-T
1:1,5 f = 60 mm
F. Zuiko Auto-T
1:2
f = 70 mm
E. Zuiko Auto-T
1:3,5 f = 100 mm
E. Zuiko Auto-T
1:4
f = 150 mm
E. Zuiko Auto-T
1:5
f = 250 mm
E. Zuiko Auto-T
1:6,3 f = 400 mm
Zuiko Mirror-T
1:8
f = 800 mm
Zuiko Zoom 50 - 90 mm
Zuiko Zoom 100 - 200 mm

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The Accessories
The Accessories General
Adapters (optical)
Adapters (technical)
Eye – Correction Lens Holder
BelowsLightmeter
Viewer MagnifierFilters and Shades
Close Up Stand
Reverse Ring
Tele - Converter
Angle Viewer Magnifier and Angle Viewer
Accessorie Shoe
Distance Rings
Accessories ( others )Source Register
Collection Register - Cameras
Collection Register - Lenses

Apendix A
Apendix B
Apendix C

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Olympus
THE CLASSIC 35mm CAMERASFirst Chapter

The 35 mm

Viewfinders

Olympus THE CLASSIC 35mm CAMERAS from 1948 to 1980

Olympus Kogaku, Japan
Takachiho Seisakusho Co.

On October 12th 1919 Olympus was founded as
to develope and trade the first Japanese Microscopes.
The microscope which came on the market in 1920 was the origin for the enormous success.
Even to this days Olympus is one of the leading companies in scientific and medical
appliances. The first developed Olympus camera appeared in 1936 and was called
Semi -Olympus, a folding camera. As of 1942 the company changed their name to
Takachiho Kogaku Kogyo Co., LTD., which due to the success of the Olympus cameras in1949, once again, was changed to Olympus Optical Co., LTD.

Since the founding of Olympus they have secured a huge piece of the World market throughtheir potential for producing innovating products. In particular we must emphasize the emenserole Olympus played in the ever increasing technology of camera development. This bookshows in chronological order, the development of the 35mm viewfinder cameras, whichstarted in 1948 with the Olympus 35 I. Also the Half-frame cameras of the PEN series andthe PEN reflex models F, FT and FV will be presented.
The purpose of this book is to awaken and support the interest for collecting these valuable
vintage cameras.

Pic. 1 Olympus Publication

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Pic. 2 Olympus 35 I

Olympus 35 I (1948 - 1949)

1948 Olympus brought the first 35mm Viewfinder camera on the market, called
Olympus 35 I
It was based on the prototype constructed by

Eiichi Sakurai San
The camera with the format 24 x 32 mm had a Seikosha-Rapid shutter. The coupling of thecamera body and shutter was externally placed and covered with a small housing on the front.
The lens was a Zuiko 1:3,5 with a focal distance of 40 mm. The particular feature of the 35 I
are the mounted house, the curved slit with protruding pin and the flat accessory shoe formedout of tin plate.
Specifications Typ: Olympus 35 IEngraving:
Released date:
Body color:
Leather:
Shutter:
Shutter-Speeds:
Finder:Film-Advance:
Light meter:
Lens:
Elements:
Groups:Price at release:

Olympus 35 and seriel number
May 1948
chromeblack
Seikosha-Rapid
B-1 to 1/500 second
telescopic
advance-knob
none
Zuiko Coated 1:3,5 f = 40 mm
43
not known

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Pic. 3 Olympus 35 III

Olympus 35 III (1949 - 1950)

1949 follows, after the
Olympus 35 II was only constructed as prototype,the first 24 x 36 mm camera from Olympus, theOlympus 35 IIIThis camera also had the external coupling from body andshutter. The accessory shoe was now solidly formed andcamera bottom could be opened by rotating a roundbutton from position S (shut) to O (open).
As by the 35 I, the Seikosha-Rapid Shutter and Zuiko
1:3,5 f = 40 mm lens was used.

Pic. 4 Olympus 35 III Top

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Olympus 35 III
Specification Type: Olympus 35 III
Engraving:
Release date:
Body color:
Leather color:
Shutter:
Shutter-speeds:
Finder:Film advance:
Light meter:
Lens :
Elements:
Groups:Price at release:

Olympus 35 and serial number
1949
chromeblack
Seikosha - Rapid
B-1 to 1/500 second
telescopic
advance knob
none
Zuiko Coated 1:3,5 f = 40 mm
43
10.600 Yen

Pic. 5 Olympus 35 III bottom

Pic. 6 Lether everready case 35 I

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Pic. 7 Olympus 35 IV

Olympus 35 IV (1949 - 1953)

1949 appeared the new revised Olympus 35 IV.
The camera now had a internal coupling and was supplied with a Copal Shutter. The missing
coupling housing and the synchronized flash plug are the striking features. On the top, in frontof the accessary shoe, is the camera number and the name Olympus 35 engraved. Look at thecamera of the front, you will see on the right, MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN pressed into
the leather.
The lens is a ZUIKO 3,5/ 4 cm with the apertures 3,5 - 4 - 5,8 - 8 -11 and 16.
The Copal-Shutter had to be pre-cocking befor release. The back cover is connected with thecover floor and can be removed in one piece.

Specification Type: Olympus 34 IV
Engraving:
Release date:
Color body:
Color leather:
Shutter:
Shutter-speeds:
Finder:Film advance:
Light meter:
Lens:
Aperture range:
Focus distance:
Elements:
Groups:Size :
Weight:Price at release:

Olympus 35 and serial number
November 1949
chromeblack
Copal
B, 1 to 1/200 second
Telescopic
advance knob
none
Zuiko C. 1:3,5/ 4 cm
3.5 to 16
3 ft to infinite
4
3
115 x 8o x 66 mm
530 g
15.500 Yen

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Pic. 8 Olympus 35 IV a 1. Version

Olympus 35 IV a (1953 - 1955)

1953
came the almost similarly built

Olympus 35 IVain the shops
The shutter speeds had been expanded to
B - 1 to 300.
The old leather inprint
MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN was changed to MADE IN JAPAN.
All other technical features stayed unchanged.
Specification Type: Olympus 34 IVa
Engraving:
Release date:
Body color:
Lether color:
Shutter:
Shutter-speeds:
Finder:Film advance:
Light meter:

Olympus 35 and serial number
Juli 1953
chromeblack
Copal
B, 1 to 1/300 second
telescopic
advance knob
nonePage 6 ___________________________________________________________ Olympus The ViewfindersOlympus 35 IV a
Lens:
Aperture range:
Focus range:
Elements:
Groups:Size:
Gewicht:
Price at release:

Zuiko F.C. 1:3,5/ 4 cm
3,5 to 16
3 ft to infinite
4
3
115 x 80 x 60 mm
530 g
14.500 Yen

Pic. 9 Olympus 35 IV a 2. Version

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Olympus 35 IV b (1954 - 1955)

1954
was the year in which theOlympus 35 IVb
appeared.
The camera was once again supplied with a Seikosha Rapid shutter with the speeds
B, 1 bis 500. The synchronized flash plug had now been moved from the body directly to the
shutter.
Apart from that, the 35 IVb was constructed the same as the 35 IVa.
Specification Type: Olympus 34 IVb
Engraving:
Release date:
Body color:
Lether color:
Shutter:
Shutter-speeds:
Finder:Film advance:
Light meter:
Extras:Lens :
Aperture range:
Focus range:
Elements:
Groups:Price at release:

Olympus 35 and serial number
July 1954
chromeblack
Seikosha-Rapid
B, 1 to 1/500 Sekunde
telescopic
advance knob
noneselftimer
Zuiko F.C. 1:3,5/40 mm
3,5 to 16
3 ft to infinite
4
3
15.000 Yen

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1955
appeared with a newly developed body the

Olympus 35 Va
The viewfinder was intergrated in the top of the body and for the film transport there were
two large handling knobs. The camera back was now fixed with a hinge to the body. As
shutter serves the famous Copal B, 1 bis 300, with self timer, the lens was a Zuiko 1:3,5 f =40 mm.
Specification Type: Olympus 34 Va

Technische Daten Typ: Olympus 35 V a
Engraving:
Release date:
Body color:
Lether color:
Shutter:
Shutter-speeds:
Finder:Film advance:
Light meter:
Extras:
Lens:
Aperture range:
Focus range:
Elements:
Groups:Price at release:

Olympus 35 and serial number
March 1955
chromeblack
Copal
B, 1 to 1/300 Sekunde
telescopic
big advance knob
noneselftimer, big rewind knob
Zuiko F.C. 1:3,5/ 4 cm
3,5 to 16
3 ft to infinite
4
3
14.500 Yen

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Olympus 35 V b

1955came the Olympus 35 Vb.
The Olympus 35 Vb was, apart from the shutter, exactly the same as the Olympus Va.
The camera had a Seikosha-Rapid B, 1 bis 500 shutter.

Specification Type: Olympus 35 Vb
Engraving:
Release date:
Body color:
Lether color:
Shutter:
Shutter-speeds:
Finder:Film advance:
Light meter:
Extras:
Lens:
Aperture range:
Focus range:
Elements:
Groups:Price at release:

Olympus 35
May 1955
chromeblack
Seikosha-Rapid
B, 1 to 1/500 second
telescopic
big advance knob
noneselftimer, big rewind knob
Zuiko F.C. 1:3,5/40 mm
3,5 to 16
3 ft to infinite
4
3
not known

Pic. 10 Olympus addres in Tokio (Olympus Publication)

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Pic. 11 Olympus 35 S 2,8

Olympus 35 S (1955 - 1958)

1955 appeared parallel to the 35 Vb the Olympus 35-S,
now with features which are todays normal standard.
The 35-S was offered in 2 versions and 3 variations.
All models had a film advance lever and an integrated range finder. The rewind knob was combinedwith the ASA indicator. The back of the camera was fixed by a hinge on the camera body and could
be opened by a small lever.

The variations:
Olympus 35-S 1. Version
Lens: D. Zuiko 1:3,5 f = 4,0 cm, rewind button was ribbed and without a crank handle thefocus button was formed like a V.
Shutter: Seikosha-Rapid B, 1 to 500
Olympus 35-S 2. Version
The second version was available with 1:1,9 (Variation 1), 1:2,8 (Variation 2) and 1:3,5(Variation 3) lens.
All models had the Seikosha-MX B, 1 to 500 shutter. The rewind button was smooth andwith a crank handle. The focus button had also been changed and was now round.
Specifications Type: Olympus 35 S
Engraving:
Release date:

Body color:
Leather color:
Shutter:

Olympus 35 S (all models)
1. Version 35 S f = 3.5: Mai 1955
2. Version, Variation Type 1: 35 S f = 3.5: November 1955
Variation Type 2: 35 S f = 2.8: November 1955
Variation Type 3: 35 S f = 1.9: January 1956
chromeblack
1. Version: Seikosha-Rapid B, 1 to 1/500 sec
2. Version: Seikosha-MX B, 1 to 1/500 sec

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Olympus 35 S
Flash syncronisation:
Finder:Rangefinder:Film-Advance:
Light meter:
ASA:
Battery:
Lens:

F-Stop range:
Focusing:
Price at release:

M and X
range finder picture
coupledfilm advance levernone
memory scale in rewind knob
none
1. Version: D. Zuiko F.C. 1:3.5 f = 4.5 cm
2. Version: D. Zuiko F.C. 1:3.5 f = 4.5 cm (Type 1)
E. Zuiko F.C: 1:2.8 f = 4.8 cm (Type 2)
G. Zuiko F.C. 1:1.9 f = 4.5 cm (Type 3)(1.9), (2.8), (3.5) to 16
3 ft to infinite
23.000 Yen (3.5), 27.000 Yen (2.8) and 34.000 Yen (1.9)

Pic. 12 Olympus 35 - S top

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Pic. 13 Olympus WIDE

Olympus 35 Wide (1955 - 1957)

1955 also appeared the Olympus Wide.
This camera produced until 1957 was supplied with a wide angle lens theD. Zuiko-W 1:3,5 f = 3,5 cm and a Copal-MX B, 1 to 300 shutter.
This camera, without rangefinder, came with a bright-frame finder. The viewfinder window
was in the middle and the bright-frame window to the left.
Specifications Type: Olympus Wide
Engraving:
Release date:
Body color:
Leather color:
Shutter:
Shutter-Speeds:
Flash syncronisation:
Finder:Rangefinder:Film-Advance:
Light meter:
Battery:
Extras:Lens:
F-Stop range:
Focusing:
Elements:
Groups:Size:
Weight:Price at release:

Olympus Wide
Sebtember 1955
chromeblack
Copal - MXV
B, 1 to 1/500 sec.
X and Mbright frame and parallax marks
none
film advance lever
none
none
selftimer
D. Zuiko-W F.C. 1:3.5 f = 3.5 cm
3.5 to 22
0.6 m to infinite
4
3
125 x 80 x 60 mm
540 g
16.900 Yen

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Pic. 14 Olympus WIDE - E

Olympus 35 Wide - E (1957 - 1958)

1957
also appeared the

Olympus Wide-E,
an improved version of the Olympus Wide.
The camera now had a Selen-light meter that had it,s function knobs and scale under the rewind
knob. The clearly designed indicator window was situated between the rewind knob and accessory
shoe.
The large meter window was on the front next to the viewfinder.
The Wide-E was also produced for the north american trader Sears and sold in the USA.
Engraved: Olympus Wide-E and the Tower Lable

Specifications Type: Olympus Wide - E
Engraving:
Release date:
Body color:
Leather color:
Shutter:
Shutter-Speeds:
Flash syncronisation:
Finder:Rangefinder:Film-Advance:
Light meter:
Battery:
Extras:Olympus WIDE - E
April 1957
chromeblack
Copal - MXV
B, 1 to 1/500 sec.
X and Mbright frame and parallax marks
none
film advance lever
Selenium cellnone
selftimer

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Lens:
F-Stop range:
Focusing:
Elements:
Groups:Size:
Weight:Price at release:

D. Zuiko-W F.C. 1:3.5 f = 3.5 cm
3.5 to 22
2 ft to infinite
4
3
125 x 80 x 60 mm
590 g
18.900 Yen

Pic. 15 Olympus WIDE - E top

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Pic. 16 Olympus WIDE S

Olympus Wide S (1957 - 1958)

1957
came the last model of the 35 Wide series, theOlympus Wide S(also known as the Wide Super ) in the shops.
The camera now had a third window for the coupled distance meter and was supplied withthe fast H. Zuiko-W 1:2 f = 35 mm.

Specifications Type: Olympus Wide S
Engraving:
Release date:
Body color:
Leather color:
Shutter:
Shutter-Speeds:
Flash syncronisation:
Finder:Rangefinder:Film-Advance:
Light meter:
Battery:
Extras:Olympus WIDE - S
July 1957
chromeblack
Seikosha-Rapid
B, 1 to 1/500 sec.
X
bright frame, parallax marks andrange finder mix picture
coupledfilm advance lever
none
none
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Lens:
F-Stop range:
Focusing:
Elements:
Groups:Price at release:

H. Zuiko - W 1:2 f = 3.5 cm
2 to 162 ft to infinite
8
6
not known

Pic. 17 Malayan Village -- with H. Zuiko - W

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Olympus Wide II (1958 - 1961)

1958
appeared the improved version of the Wide theOlympus Wide II.
The camera was basically similarly built to the Wide, but now had a film advance lever and film rewindknob with crank handle.
The earlier models were marked with a W on the front.
The Wide II had the bright-frame window in the middle and the viewfinder window to the left.

Specifications Type: Olympus Wide IIEngraving:
Release date:
Body color:
Leather color:
Shutter:
Shutter-Speeds:
Flash syncronisation:
Finder:Rangefinder:Film-Advance:
Light meter:
Battery:
Extras:Lens:
F-Stop range:
Focusing:
Elements:
Groups:Size:
Weight:Price at release:

Olympus WideFebruary 1958
chromeblack
Copal - MXV
B, 1 to 1/500 sec.
X and Mbright frame and parallax marks
none
film advance lever
none
none
selftimer
D. Zuiko-W F.C. 1:3.5 f = 3.5 cm
3.5 to 22
0.6 m to infinite
4
3
125 x 80 x 60 mm
540 g
not known

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1957
brought the

Olympus 35 - K.
The most striking feature was a small coupling house that was situated under the lens. It covered themechanical connection between the lens and distance meter.
Earlier models had a Copal B, 1 to 300 shutter, later once, a shutter speed of 1 to 500.

Specifications Type: Olympus 35 K
Engraving:
Release date:
Body color:
Leather color:
Shutter:
Shutter-Speeds:
Flash syncronisation:
Finder:Rangefinder:Film-Advance:
Light meter:
Extras:Lens:
F-Stop range:
Focusing:
Elements:
Groups:Price at release:

Olympus 35
July 1957
chromeblack
Copal MXV
B, 1 to 1/500 sec.
M and X
bright frame, range finder picture
coupledfilm advance levernone
selftimer
D. Zuiko 1:3.5 f = 40 mm
3.5 to 16
3 ft to infinite
4
3
17.900 Yen

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Pic. 18 Olympus 35 S II 2. version with E. Zuiko 1:2,8

Olympus 35 S II (1957 - 1959)

1957 began the series of Olympus 35-S II
which was offered from 1957 to 1959 in four different variations.
The body of the 35-S II was quite similar to the Wide S.
The first version was the only one of the serie supplied with a self timer, which was situtatedunder the distance meter window. Due to this most noticable feature the first version, is easy
to recognize.
Shutter:
Seikosha-MXL B, 1 to 500
Lens:
G. Zuiko 1:1,8 f = 4,2 cm
Engraved:
OLYMPUS 35-S
The second version, that was built as of 1958, had no self timer and was supplied with the G
Zuiko 1:1,8 f = 4,2 cm. On the front below the winding lever, the camera was marked with alarge S.
As a variation the second version was supplied with a Zuiko 1:2 f = 4,2 cm or a E. Zuiko
1:2,8 f = 4,8 cm.
Both variations had no S marked on the front. All variations had a Copal-MXL B, 1 to 500
shutter.
All variations were engraved with: OLYMPUS 35-S
Tower - Models
The 35 S II was also produced for the north american trader Sears and sold in the USA.
The 3 versions was sold under:
Tower 20 mit H Zuiko-w 2/35 mm
Tower 18 mit G Zuiko 1.8/42 mm
Tower 10 mit E Zuiko 2.8/48 mm
Engraved: Olympus 35-S and Tower Lable

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Specifications Type: Olympus - 35 S II
Engraving: Olympus 35 - S (2. Version Type 1 with big S on front)
Release date:

1. Version 35 S f = 3,5 : Mai 1955
2. Version, Variation 1, 35 - S II f = 3,5 : November 1955
Variation 2, 35 - S II f = 2,8 : November 1955
Variation 3, 35 - S II f = 1,9 : January 1956
Body color:
Leather color:
Shutter:
Shutter-Speeds:
Flash syncronisation:
Finder:Rangefinder:Film-Advance:
Light meter:
Battery:
Extras:Lens:

F-Stop range:
Focusing:
Price at release:chromeblack

Seikosha - MXL
B, 1 to 1/500 sec.
X and Mbright frame and range finder mix picture
coupledFilm advance lever
none
none
selftimer 1. version only

1. Version:
2. Version

G. Zuiko 1:1.8 f = 4,2 cm
Type 1: G. Zuiko 1:1.8 f = 4,2 cm
Type 2: E. Zuiko 1:2.8 f = 4,8 cm
Type 3:
Zuiko 1: 2 f = 4,2 cm(1.8), (2.0), (2.8) to 22
3 ft to infinite

32.800 Yen (1,8),24.800 Yen (2,0),23.800 Yen (2,8)

Pic. 19 Olympus 35 - S II Sears Modell Tower 10

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Pic. 20 Olympus ACE

Olympus ACE (1958 - 1960)

1958

came up the first produced 35 mm Viefinder camera with interchangeable lenses

by Olympus, the famous Olympus ACE
This exceptionally nice mechanical camera offered for the first time interchangeable lenses withbayonet connection. Available was the E. Zuiko 1:2,8 f = 3,5 cm, the E.Zuiko 1:2,8 f = 4,5 cm(Standart) and the E. Zuiko 1:5,6 f = 8 cm. There was also a E. Zuiko 1:4 f = 80 mm.

The camera had a large Viewfinder window, which showed the three bright line frames for
35, 45 and 80 mm images and the distance meter picture.
As shutter served a M and X syncronised Copal-SV B, 1 bis 500
Specifications Type: Olympus ACE
Engraving:
Olympus ACE
Release date:Dezember 1958
Body color:
chromeLeather color:
black
Shutter:
Copal - SV
Shutter speeds:
B, 1 to 1/500
Finder:bright frames for 35, 45 and 80 mm
Distance meter:
coupledFilm advance:
film advance lever
Light meter:
none
Extras:selftimer, interchangeable lenses
Lenses:Standard:
E. Zuiko 1:2,8 f=4,5 cm ACE Bayonet
Wide:
E. Zuiko 1:2,8 f=3,5 cm ACE Bayonet
Tele:
E. Zuiko 1:4 f=80 mm ACE Bayonet
Aparture range:
2,8 to 16
Focus range:
2,5 ft to in infinitely
Elements:
5Groups:4
Size:13,3 x 8 x 6,5 cm (with Standard-Lens)
Weight:ca. 600 g (with Standard-Lens)
Price at release:not known
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Pic. 21 Olympus ACE - E

Olympus ACE - E (1959 - 1961)

1959
the

Olympus ACE-E was offered.
The camera similar to the Olympus ACE, had an additional Selenlight meter. The Selen cell wasplaced on the front under the film advance lever, the round scale was on the top near the accessory
shoe. The ASA adjustment was adjusted at the Seikosha-SLV B, 1 bis 500 shutter. The light meter
was not coupled.
The camera was sold with an E. Zuiko 1:2,8 f = 4,5 cm as standard lens.
The interchangeable lenses were similar to the Olympus ACE.
The ACE-E also was produced in 1959 special for Sears, a north american Trader and sold in the
USA under the name Tower 19.

Specifications Type: Olympus ACE - E
Engraving:
Release date:
Body color:
Lether color:
Shutter:
Shutter speeds:
Finder:Distance meter:
Film advance:
Light meter:
ASA:
Extras:Olympus ACE-E for USA Tower 19 and Tower sybol
Dezember 1959
chromeblack
Seikosh - SLV
B, 1 to 1/500 secondbrightframes for 35, 45 and 80 mm
coupledfilm advance lever
Selenium cell
6 to 800
selftimer, interchangeable lenses

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Olympus ACE - E
Lenses:Standard:
Wide:
Tele:
Aparture range:
Focus range:
Elements:
Groups:Size:
Weight:Price at release:

E. Zuiko 1:2,8 f=4,5 cm ACE Bayonet
E. Zuiko 1:2,8 f=3,5 cm ACE Bayonet
E. Zuiko 1:4 f=80 mm ACE Bayonet
2,8 to 16
2,5 ft to in infinitely
54
13,3 x 8 x 6,5 cm (with standard-lens)ca. 660 g (with Standard-Lens)
not known

Pic. 22 Olympus ACE - E top

Pic. 23 Tower 19 top

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Pic. 24 Olympus Auto

Olympus Auto electro - set (1958 - 1959)

1958
was the appearance year of the
Olympus Auto electro-set
Olympus wrote in the manual:This camera is the result of the gained experience.
That means, this camera is very special.
Based on the ACE body an amazing camera was developed by engineers with no limits.
Again supplied with a fixed lens (E. Zuiko 1:1,8 f = 4,2 cm) the camera had got a coupled
Selen light meter with a hinged cover over the meter cell.
A buster-cell could be connected for better measurements. The plug was on the front rightunder the meter cell. The round ASA scale window was on the back, the ASA setting wasdone by pressing a lever and rotating the aperture ring. For exact exposure, the shutter speed
must preset and the aperture ring, according to the meter reading, turned.
Multi exposure was possible by pushing a small lever at the back.
If the camera was loaded, the film transport could be watched in a small window next to theviewfinder.
Rewind knob and camera back safety was placed at the base plate and luxuriously
constructed.
The large viewfinder window with bright frame, combined with the coupled range finder
results in best possible picture sharpness. A lever at the distance ring made focusing easier.
There was a special connection for fixing the carrying belt.

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Olympus – Auto
Specifications Type: Olympus - Auto
Engraving:also:
Release date:
Body color:
Leather color:
Shutter:
Shutter-Speeds:
Flash syncronisation:
Finder:Rangefinder:Film-Advance:
Light meter:
ASA:
Battery:
Extras:Lens:
F-Stop range:
Focusing:
Elements:
Groups:Size:
Weight:Price at release:

Olympus - Auto
Olympus - Auto electro set
Dezember 1958
chromeblack
Seikosha - SLV
B, 1 to 1/500 sec.
M and X
bright frame, distance meter mix picture
coupledfilm advance lever
Selenium cell
10 to 800
none
selftimer
G. Zuiko 1:1.8 f = 4.2 cm
1.8 to 16
2.5 ft to infinite
7
5
142 x 88 x 68 mm
780 g

34.800 Yen

Pic. 25 Olympus – Auto top

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Pic. 26 Olympus Auto B

Olympus Auto B electro - set (1959 - 1960)

1959
followed the

Olympus Auto B electro - set
The missing cover over the cell of the light meter and the less fast
E. Zuiko 1:2,8 f = 4,2 cm,
are the only differences to the Olympus Auto. All other technical features stayed unchanged.

Specifications Type: Olympus - Auto
Engraving:also:
Release date:
Body color:
Leather color:
Shutter:
Shutter-Speeds:
Flash syncronisation:
Finder:Rangefinder:Film-Advance:
Light meter:
ASA:
Battery:
Extras:Olympus - Auto
Olympus - Auto electro set
September 1959
chromeblack
Seikosha - SLV
B, 1 to 1/500 sec.
M and X
bright frame, range finder mix picture
coupledfilm advance lever
Selenium cell
10 to 800
none
selftimer

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Olympus Auto B
Lens:
F-Stop range:
Focusing:
Elements:
Groups:Size:
Weight:Price at release:

E. Zuiko 1:2.8 f = 4.2 cm
2.8 to 16
2.5 ft to infinite
7
5
142 x 88 x 68 mm
750 g

22.800 Yen

Pic. 27 Olympus Auto B top

Pic. 28 Olympus Auto B simple meter cell

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Pic. 29 Olympus Auto Eye

Olympus Auto Eye (1960 - 1963)

1960
followed as next in the row, theOlympus Auto Eye
In the body of the ACE but with new top and added automatically exposure control. The automaticallyselected aperture was indicated in the viewfinder. Olympus called this, the Compu-Matic Shutter
Release system.
Under the viewfinder window the Flash-Matic system, used for flash synchronisation control andmanual aperture selection, was placed. Some of these models, had a Pre-Vu (pre-view) button underthe meter window. This offers the possibility to pre view the selected aperture without releasing the
shutter. Another version was produced without this helpful feature. On the side, below the film rewind
lever, was a plug for a buster cell. A low light sign was placed at the back. The released shutter, whenused in B speed, could be held open by turning the release bottom clockwise.

Specifications Type: Olympus Auto Eye
Engraving:Label:
Release date:
Body color:
Leather color:
Shutter:
Shutter-Speeds:
Flash syncronisation:
Finder:Rangefinder:Film-Advance:
Light meter:
ASA:
Battery:
Extras:Olympus
Auto Eye
September 1960
chromeblack
Copal - SV
B, 1 to 1/500 sec.
X and Mbright frame, parallax marks,
range finder mix picture
coupledfilm advance lever
Selenium cell
10 to 400
none
Pre-View System (2. Version: without Pre-View)

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Olympus Auto Eye
Lens:
F-Stop range:
Focusing:
Elements:
Groups:Size:
Weight:Price at release:

D. Zuiko 1:2.8 f = 4.5 cm
2.5 to 16 automatic
3.5 ft to infinite
4
3
135 x 83 x 73
620 g
21.500 Yen

Pic. 30 Olympus Auto Eye top

Pic. 31 Olympus Auto Eye backside

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Pic. 32 Olympus Auto Eye II

Olympus Auto Eye II (1962 - 1963)

1962 appeared the last of the Auto-series, the Olympus Auto Eye II
In the same body as the Auto Eye, the new model showed some differences.
There was no Flash Matic system and low light sign and the release button was no longer fixable.
The flash plug was now at the body. On the plastic blind of the viewfinder windows was an EE lable.
All models was supplied with the Pre-Vu button.
The camera was gray enameled and covered by gray leather.

Specifications Type: Olympus Auto Eye II
Engraving:Label:
Release date:
Body color:
Leather color:
Shutter:
Shutter-Speeds:
Flash syncronisation:
Finder:Range finder:Film-Advance:
Light meter:
ASA:
Battery:
Extras:Olympus
EE
April 1962
chrome, partly gray
gray
Copal
B, 1 to 1/500 sec. and A
X
bright frame, parallax marks, mixpicture
coupledfilm advance lever
Selenium cell
10 to 400
none
Pre-View System

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Olympus Auto Eye II
Lens:
F-Stop range:
Focusing:
Elements:
Groups:Size:
Weight:Price at release:

D. Zuiko 1:2.5 f = 4.3 cm
2.5 to 16 automatic
3.5 ft to infinite
4
3
135 x 83 x 73
620 g
18.500 Yen

Pic. 33 An Olympus Auto Eye II shot

Page 32 __________________________________________________________ Olympus The ViewfindersOlympus S Electro Set (1962 - 1963)

1962
also appeared the

Olympus S Electro Set
The S Electro Set used the same body as the Auto Eye. The plastic blind was now as long as thecamera which was supplied with a coupled selen light meter and coupled distance meter.
As lens served the G. Zuiko 1:1,8 f = 4,2 cm.

Specifications Type: Olympus S Electro Set
Engraving:Label:
Release date:
Body color:
Leather color:
Shutter:
Shutter-Speeds:
Flash syncronisation:
Finder:Range finder:Film-Advance:
Light meter:
ASA:
Battery:
Lens:
F-Stop range:
Focusing:
Elements:
Groups:Price at release:

Olympus S
Electro Set ( below the lightmeter window)
April 1962
chromeblack
Copal - VS
B, 1 to 1/500 sec.
X
bright frame, parallax marks,
range finder mix picture
coupledfilm advance leverSelen
6 to 800
none
G. Zuiko 1:1.8 f = 4,2 cm
1.8 to 16
3.5 ft to infinite
7
5
not known

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Pic. 34 Olympus - SC

Olympus - SC (1963 - 1965)

1963
appeared as the only new construction, theOlympus - SC
The camera was similar to the Olympus-S but was supplied with a modern Cds light meter. To run
the meter a battery ( HD 1.35 V) was needed which was in a small compartment in the camera base.
The large right-angel meter window was now changed to a smaller round one. The plastic blindof the finder windows was no longer over the whole camera size.

Specifications Type: Olympus - SC
Engraving:
Release date:
Body color:
Leather color:
Shutter:
Shutter-Speeds:
Flash syncronisation:
Finder:Range finder:

Olympus - S
1963
chromeblack
Copal -SV
B, 1 to 1/500 sec.
X
bright frame, range finder mix picture
coupledPage 34 __________________________________________________________ Olympus The ViewfindersOlympus - SC
Film-Advance:
Light meter:
ASA:
Battery:
Extras:Lens:
F-Stop range:
Focusing:
Elements:
Groups:Price at release:film advance lever
CdS
15 to 800
1,35 V (MR-625R, PX 625, E 625)
round meter window
G. Zuiko 1:1.8 f = 4.2 cm
1.8 to 22
3 ft to infinite
7
5
21.800 Yen

Pic. 35 Olympus - SC

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Pic. 36 Olympus 35 LE

Olympus - 35 LE

1965 appeared in a new body with new styled top, theOlympus LE on the market.
The camera body now was newly styled and the corners looked more straight.
Like the Olympus - S, the 35 LE also had a Cds light meter which was coupled with the new
Seikosha-ES Automatic shutter.
The automatic handled a shutter speed variation from 25 to 500/100 seconds.
Also new was the self timer with it's, lever placed on the camera front.
Specifications Type: Olympus - 35 LE
Engraving:On front:
Release date:
Body color:
Leather color:
Shutter:
Shutter-Speeds:
Flash syncronisation:
Finder:Rangefinder:Film-Advance:
Light meter:
ASA:
Battery:
Extras:Olympus - 35 LE (on top)
OLYMPUS - 35 6 TRANSISTORSOktober 1965
chromeblack
Seiko - ESautomatisch 1/25 to 1/500 sec.
X
brightframe, distance meter picture
coupledfilm advance lever
CdS
15 to 800
1.35 Volt
selftimer, hotshoe

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Lens:
F-Stop range:
Focusing:
Elements:
Groups:Price at release:

G. Zuiko 1:1.7 f = 42 mm
1.7 to 16
3 ft to infinite
7
522.800 Yen

Pic. 37 Olympus - 35 LE top

Pic. 38 Olympus - 35 LE backside

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Pic. 39 Olympus 35 LC

Olympus 35 LC

1967 followed the similar looking
Olympus 35 LC
The 35 LC was a manually controlled camera with Cds light meter and coupled distance meter. For
exact exposure settings the needle of the light meter indicator must be placed between two marks byadjusting the speed and the aperture ring.
The indicator in a small window on top, was also seen in the viewfinder.
For measurements, a button on the backside must be preset.
On side, below the film rewind lever, was the flash plug and another one is the middle contact of theaccessory shoe. (hot shoe)Specifications Type: Olympus - 35 LC
Engraving:
Release date:
Body color:
Leather color:
Shutter:
Shutter-Speeds:
Flash syncronisation:
Finder:Rangefinder:Film-Advance:
Light meter:
ASA:
Battery:
Extras:Olympus - 35 LC
März 1967
chromeblack
Copal - X
B, 1 to 1/500 sec.
X with hotshoe and PC socket
brightframe, distamce meter picture andexposure meter needle
coupledfilm advance lever
CdS
10 to 800
1,3 V (MR-625R, PX 625, E 625)
selftimer andexposure meter indicator on top

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Lens:
F-Stop range:
Focusing:
Elements:
Groups:Size:
Weight:Price at release:

G. Zuiko 1:1,7 f = 42 mm
1.7 to 16
2.8 ft to infinite
7
5
140 x 87 x 70 mm
640 g
22.800 Yen

Pic. 40 Olympus - 35 LC top

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Pic. 41 Olympus - 35 SP

Olympus - 35 SP (1969 - 1973)

1969
Olympus surprised the photoworld with a newly developed camera, theOlympus - 35 SP
which was, according to the development standard, a leading camera at that time.
For the first time a 35 mm camera offered a Programexposure (AE) connected with a light metersystem that offered average- and spot metering.
For creative shots, the camera could be changed to manual use. In the manual mode, the light meter
wasn't coupled. In the automatic mode, the measured light value could be stored by softly pressing the
shutter release button.
A small elongated window was used to illuminate the light meter values in the view finder. There was a
middle contact for the flash on the accessory hot shoe and on the camera front below the view finder.
At the side, below the film rewind lever, the ASA selection wheel was placed.
Also black model was offered!

Pic. 42

Olympus - 35 SP black

Page 40 _________________________________________________Olympus The ViewfindersOlympus - 35 SP
Specifications Type: Olympus - 35 SP
Engraving:
Release date:
Body color:
Leather color:
Shutter:
Shutter-Speeds:
Flash syncronisation:
Finder:Rangefinder:Film-Advance:
Light meter:
ASA:
Battery:
Extras:Lens:
F-Stop range:
Focusing:
Elements:
Groups:Size:
Weight:Price at release:

Olympus - 35 SP
April 1969
chrome- and black models
black
Seiko - FLA
B, 1 to 1/500 sec and automatic
X ( Hotshoe and PC socket)
bright frame, parallax marks,
distance mix picture and aperture scale
coupledfilm advance lever
CdS
25 to 800
1,35 V (MR-625R, PX 625, E 625)
selftimer, average- and spot metering
G. Zuiko 1:1.7 f = 42 mm
1.7 to 16
3 ft to infinite
7
5
130 x 80 x 65 mm
540 g

24.800 Yen

Pic. 43 Olympus - 35 SP Backside

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Pic. 44 Olympus 35 SPN

Olympus 35 SPN

1972
appeared the

Olympus 35 SPN
which was similar to the 35 SP but additionally supplied with a battery checker, placed on thebackside. A control lamp was placed over the test button. The viewfinder window was no longer
blinded by black plastic. The name on the front was in two lines and the lens completely in black.
The camera was produced in black also!

Specifications Type: Olympus - 35 SPn
Engraving:
Release date:
Body color:
Leather color:
Shutter:
Shutter-Speeds:
Flash syncronisation:
Finder:Rangefinder:Film-Advance:
Light meter:
ASA:
Battery:
Extras:Olympus - 35 SPn
Dezember 1972
chrome- and black models
black
Seiko - FLA
B, 1 to 1/500 sec and automatic
X ( Hotshoe and PC socket)
bright frame, parallax marks,
distance mix picture and aperture scale
coupledfilm advance lever
CdS
25 to 800
1,35 V (MR-625R, PX 625, E 625)
selftimer, average- , spot meteringand battery check

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Lens:
F-Stop range:
Focusing:
Elements:
Groups:Size:
Weight:Price at release:

G. Zuiko 1:1.7 f = 42 mm
1.7 to 16
3 ft to infinite
7
5
130 x 80 x 65 mm
540 g

not known

Pic. 45 Olympus 35 SPN backside

Pic. 46 Olympus 35 SPN spot- and battery test button

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Pic. 47 Olympus 35 UC

Olympus 35 UC (1973 - 1974)

1973
came with slightly changed design, theOlympus 35 UC
on the market.
The camera, similar to 35 SPN had a black plastic blind in the upper part of the camera front.

Specifications Type: Olympus 35 UC
Engraving:
Release date:
Body color:
Leather color:
Shutter:
Shutter-Speeds:
Flash syncronisation:
Finder:Rangefinder:Film-Advance:
Light meter:
ASA:
Battery:
Extras:Olympus 35 UC
September 1973
chromeblack
Seiko - FLA
B, 1 to 1/500 sec and automatic
X ( Hotshoe and PC socket)
bright frame, parallax marks,
distance mix picture and aperture scale
coupledfilm advance lever
CdS
25 to 800
1,35 V (MR-625R, PX 625, E 625)
selftimer, average- , spot meteringand battery check with lamp

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Lens:
F-Stop range:
Focusing:
Elements:
Groups:Size:
Weight:Price at release:

G. Zuiko 1:1.7 f = 42 mm
1.7 to 16
3 ft to infinite
7
5
130 x 80 x 65 mm
540 g

33.800 Yen

Pic. 48 Olympus 35 UC backside

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Pic. 49 Olympus - 35 EC

Olympus - 35 EC

1969
appeared the
Olympus - 35 EC
the first 35 mm compact camera by Olympus.
The, with Cds lightmeter supplied camera , was only for automatic exposure, was vissably
smaller as the former models and could be easily carried in a pocket.
The 35 EC had a large bright Viewfinder and was supplied with a self timer.
The 35 EC was offered in black also!
Specifications Type: Olympus-35 EC
Engraving:
Release date:
Body color:
Leather color:
Shutter:
Shutter-Speeds:
Finder:Rangefinder:Film-Advance:
Light meter:
ASA:
Battery:
Extras:Olympus-35 EC
December 1969
chrome- and black models
black
Seiko - ESF
fully automatic from 4 to 1/800 sec.
brightframe, parallax marks anddistance symbols
none
thump wheel at back
CdS
25 to 800
2 x 1,35 V ( EPX 640 )lock lever

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Lens:
F-Stop range:
Focusing:
Elements:
Groups:Size:
Weight:Price at release:

E. Zuiko 1:2,8 f = 42 mm
2,8 to 16
0,9 m to infinite
5
4
111 x 76 x 49 mm
390 g
19.800 Yen

Pic. 50 Olympus – 35 EC black version

Pic. 51 Olympus 35 EC bottom side

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Pic. 52 Olympus 35 RC

Olympus 35 RC

1970 the Olympus 35 RC was offered.
The 35 RC, once again smaller, offered automatic- and manual control. For manual speed selection
was a wheel on top.
For flash, there was a middle contact in the accessory shoe and a second terminal on the side.
The camera was supplied with a self timer. The self timer lever was placed at the front below the
shutter release.

Specifications Type: Olympus 35 RC
Engraving:
Release date:
Body color:
Leather color:
Shutter:
Shutter-Speeds:
Flash syncronisation:
Finder:Rangefinder:Film-Advance:
Light meter:
ASA:
Battery:

Olympus 35 RC
Oktober 1970
chromeblack
ESF B
1/15 to 1/500 sec. and Auto
X (Hotshoe and PC socket)
brightframe, parallax marks, range finder
picture, aperture- and exposure speed scales
couplefilm advance lever
CdS
15 to 800
1,3 V (MR-625R, PX 625, E 625)

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Extras:Lens:
F-Stop range:
Focusing:
Elements:
Groups:Size:
Weight:Price at release:

Selftimer
E. Zuiko 1:2.8 f = 42 mm
2.8 to 22
3 ft to infinite
5
4
111 x 76 x 55 mm
410 g
22.300 Yen

Pic. 53 Olympus 35 RC self release and speed wheel

Pic. 54 Olympus 35 RC top

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Pic. 55 Olympus 35 DC

Olympus 35 DC (1971 - 1974)

1971 came as automatic camera the Olympus 35 DC in the shops.
The camera was supplied with self timer and coupled range finder.
For battery check there was a check button.
( There are 2 variations)
A Check button at camera base plate
B Check button behind near the viewfinder with control lamp.
Addditionally the camera was supplied with a BLC - button (Back Light Control) to decrease theexposure value 1.5 steps.

Specifications Type: Olympus 35 DC
Engraving:
Release date:
Body color:
Leather color:
Shutter:
Shutter-Speeds:

Olympus 35 DC
April 1971
chromeblack
Seiko program
fully automatic calculated exposure

Flash-syncronisation:
Finder:X
brightframe, parallax marks,
speed-scale, F-stop scales andred underexposure warning

Rangefinder:Film-Advance:

double image, coupled
Film advance lever

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Light meter:

ASA:
Battery:

CdS measurement (EV 5,5 to 17)
25 - 800 (DIN 15 - 30)
1,35 V (MR-625R, PX 625, E 625)

Extras:
Lens:

Battery-Test, BLC - botton, Selftimer

F-Stop range:
Focusing:

1,7 to 16
0,85 m (2,8 ft) to infinity

Elements:

6
4
114 x 71 x 57 mm
490 g

Groups:Size:
Weight:Price at release:

F. Zuiko 1:1,7 f = 40 mm

28.800 Yen

Pic. 56 Olympus 35 DC top

Pic. 57 Olympus 35 DC manual (englische version)

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Pic. 58 Olympus - 35 EC 2

Olympus 35 EC 2

1971
came theOlympus - 35 EC 2similar to the 35 EC but additionally supplied with a battery checker.
Specifications Type: Olympus - 35 EC 2
Engraving:
Release date:
Body color:
Leather color:
Shutter:
Shutter-Speeds:
Finder:Rangefinder:Film-Advance:
Light meter:
ASA:
Battery:
Extras:Lens:
F-Stop range:
Focusing:
Elements:
Groups:Price at release:

Olympus - 35 EC 2
July 1971
chromeblack
Seiko ESF
automatic B, 4 to 1/800 sec.
brightframe, parallax marks, distance sybols
nonefilm advance lever
CdS
25 to 800
2 x 1,35 V ( EPX 640 )battery test botton
E. Zuiko 1:2.8 f = 42 mm
2.8 to 16
0.9 m to Infinite
5420.800 Yen

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Pic. 59 Olympus - 35 ECR

Olympus 35 ECR

1972
followed the also automatic working

Olympus - 35 ECR
the camera, similar to the 35 EC 2 was now with a coupled range finder meter.
In the place of the small round Cds light meter window there was a large, rightangled one with asmaller window in the middle for the range finder.
This camera was also produced in black.

Specifications Type: Olympus - 35 ECREngraving:
Release date:
Body color:
Leather color:
Shutter:
Shutter-Speeds:
Finder:Rangefinder:Film-Advance:
Light meter:
ASA:
Battery:
Extras:Lens:
F-Stop range:
Focusing:
Elements:
Groups:Price at release:

Olympus - 35 ECRApril 1972
chromeblack
Seikoautomatic 4 to 1/800 sec.
brightframe, parallax marks, battery signal,
distance meter and distance symbols
coupledfilm advance lever
CdS
25 to 800
2 x 1,35 V ( EPX 640 )lock lever, battery test
2 x 1,35 V ( EPX 640 )2.8 to 16
0.9 m (3 ft) to infinite
5
4
not known

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Pic. 60 Olympus 35 ED

Olympus 35 ED (1974 - 1978)

1974
came theOlympus 35 ED a fully automatic camera in the shops.
The 35 ED had a yellow exposure controll light which was seen, after successfull shutter release, on
top as well as in the viewfinder. The look lever was placed down next to the lens.

Specifications Type: Olympus 35 ED
Engraving:
Release date:
Body color:
Leather color:
Shutter:
Shutter-Speeds:
Finder:Rangefinder:Film-Advance:
Light meter:
ASA:
Battery:
Extras:Lens:
F-Stop range:
Focusing:
Elements:
Groups:Size:
Weight:Price at release:

Olympus 35 ED
April 1972
chromeblack
Seiko - ESF B
automatic 4 to 1/800 sec.
brightframe, parallax marks, flash indicatorand range finder picture
coupledfilm advance lever
CdS
25 to 800
2 x RM 640
look lever, battery- and exposure Indicator
D. Zuiko 1:2.8 f = 38 mm
2.8 to 16
0,9 m (3 ft) to infinite
4
3

116 x 78 x 54 mm
390 g
26.800 Yen

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Pic. 61 Olympus 35 RD

Olympus 35 RD (1975 - 1979)

1975
appears as the last of this era of camera development, theOlympus RD
The 35 RD was once again a compact version with fully automatic and fully manual exposure
control. The camera, designed similarily to the 35 DC had no BLC button. The self timer
lever was placed on front, below the release button.The range finder was coupled.
Specifications Type: Olympus 35 RD
Engraving:
Release date:
Body color:
Leather color:
Shutter:
Shutter-Speeds:
Flash syncronisation:
Finder:Rangefinder:Film-Advance:
Light meter:
ASA:
Battery:
Extras:Olympus 35 RD
November 1975
chromeblack
Seiko BB, 1/2 to 1/500 sec.
X (Hotshoe and PC socket)
bright frame, parallax marks
and aperture scale
coupledfilm advance lever
CdS
15 to 800
1,3 V (MR-625R, PX 625, E 625)
selftimer

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Olympus 35 RD
Lens:
F-Stop range:
Focusing:
Elements:
Groups:Size:
Weight:Price at release:

F. Zuiko 1:1.7 f = 40 mm
1.7 to 16
3 ft to infinite
6
5
116 x 75 x 60 mm
420 g
not known

Pic. 62 Olympus 35 RD top

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Pic. 63 Olympus TRIP 35 chrome and black

Olympus TRIP 35 (1968 - 1983)

1968
was the year of the
Olympus TRIP 35
This little camera was sold over 15 years. Supplied with an automatic shutter, with 1/40 and
1/200 sec. The shutter was controled by the Electric Eye Sytem (EE) powered by a selen cellaround the lens and offered a aparture range from 2.8 to 22.
For flash, manual aparture setting at 1/40 sec was possible. The Viewfinder was with brightframe and parallax marks and a red low light indicator.
The Olympus TRIP 35 was also offered in black.

Pic. 64

Olympus TRIP 35 black

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Olympus TRIP 35
Specifications Type: Olympus Trip 35
Engraving:
Release date:
Body color:
Lether color:
Shutter:
Shutter-speeds:
For flash:Flash syncronisation:
Finder:Rangefinder:Film-Advance:
Light meter:
ASA:
Battery:
Extras:Lens:
F-Stop range:
Focusing:
Elements:
Groups:Size:
Weight:Price at release:

Olympus Trip 35
May 1968
chrome and black models
black
program
1/40 and 1/200 second automatic
1/40 second with manuel apertureX
brightframe, parallax marks
none
thump wheel
Selenium cell (electric eye)
25 to 400none
hotshoeD. Zuiko 1:2,8 f = 40 mm
2,8 to 22 automaticzone focusing with 4 click steps
4
3
116 x 73 x 56 mm
360 g
14.800 Yen

Pic. 65 Olympus Trip 35 top

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____________________________________________________________

The, 1979 intrduced Olympus XA started a new chapter of
Olympus compact camera development

Pic. 66 Olympus XA

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Olympus
THE CLASSIC 35mm CAMERAS
Second Chapter

The
PEN - Models

The PEN Models General

Pic. 67 A small selection of Olympus PEN models

The Olympus PEN cameras count as the smallest cameras for the standard 35 mm film. Dueto the size the camera was always ready to hand.
The half frame format (18 x 24) offered 72 shots for a normal 36 exposure film. The imagined
loss of picture quality was compensated by high standard film and the unbelieveable qualityof Olympus lenses.
Every user will be surprised by the fantastic shots which are possible with these cameras.

Nineteen different models were developed!
The PEN Rapid EES and PEN Rapid EED
were for use with Agfa-Rapid Film only.
The most of the PEN models was supplied with the EE ( Electric Eye ) light meter system,
which worked with 1/40 and 1/200 sec. shutter speed. The 1/200 second was used foraperture control, the 1/40 second for flash and manual aperture setting Some models was witha red Low Light Indicator
The Olympus PEN models are high valuable for collectors and users as well.

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Pic. 68 Olympus PEN second version

Olympus PEN (1959)
A handy camera like a PEN, that was the idea which was behind the development of thislittle camera and gave it the name Olympus PEN
The Pen, sold from 1959 to 1964 with great success, was the first in the row of PEN cameras.
The first PENs were built on behalf of Olympus at Sanko Shoji company, but tested and distributed bythemselves. As of 1960 the PEN was assembled by Olympus.
The camera was supplied with a Zuiko 1:3,5 28 mm lens which was only maximally 9,5 mm out fromthe camera body. As shutter served a Copal X with the speeds B, 25, 50, 100 und 200. The aperture
range was from 3,5 to 22. In the View finder was a bright frame visible. The camera back wasremovable in one piece for changing films. The function was only manual. The first was with a single
strap eye, later ones with two.

Specifications Type: Olympus PEN
Engraving:
Release date:
Body color:
Leather color:
Shutter:
Shutter-Speeds:
Flash syncronisation:
Finder:Rangefinder:

Olympus PEN ( at front )Oktober 1959
chrome, partly graygray
Copal - X
B, 1/25 to 1/200 sec.
X
bright frame, parallax marks
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Olympus PEN

Film-Advance:
Light meter:
Battery:
Lens:
F-Stop range:
Focusing:
Elements:
Groups:Size:
Weight:Price at release:thumb - wheel ( at back )
none
none
D. Zuiko 1:3.5 f = 2.8 cm
3.5 to 22
0.5 m to infinite
4
3
110 x 70 x 42
320 g

6.000 Yen

Pic. 69 Olympus PEN second version top

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Pic. 70 Olympus PEN S 1:2,8

Olympus PEN S 2.8 and Olympus PEN S 3,51960 appeared the
Olympus PEN S 2,8 which was built until 1964.
The PEN S was similar to the Olympus PEN but was supplied with a Zuiko 1:2,8 f 30 mm
and the Copal-X shutter offered B, 8, 15, 30, 60, 125 und 250 speeds.

1964 followed the
Olympus PEN S 3,5 which was similar to the PEN S 2,8 but not so fast.
The PEN S 3,5 was supplied with a Zuiko 1:3,5 f 30 mm and was sold until 1967.
Specifications Type: Olympus PEN S
Engraving:
Release date:

PEN S 2.8:
PEN S 3.5:
Body color:
Leather color:

Shutter:
Shutter-Speeds:
Flash syncronisation:
Film-Advance:
Light meter:

Battery:
Finder:Rangefinder:Film-Advance:

Olympus PEN S ( S red )June 1960
September 1964
chromeblack
Copal X
B, 1/8 bis 1/250 sec.
X
thumb wheel
none
none
bright frame, parallax marksnone
thumb wheel

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Olympus PEN S
none
none

Exposure meter:

Battery:
Lens:
PEN S 2.8:
PEN S 3.5:

D. Zuiko 1:2.8 f = 3 cm
D. Zuiko 1:3.5 f = 2.8 cm

F-Stop range:

PEN S 2.8:
PEN S 3.5:

2.8 to 22
3.5 to 22
2 ft to infinite
4
3
113 x 68 x 42 mm
ca. 330 g

Focusing:

Elements:
Groups:Size:
Weight:Price at release:

PEN S 2.8:
PEN S 3.5:

8.800 Yen
7.500 Yen.

Pic. 71 Manual Olympus PEN S 3,5

Pic. 72 Olympus PEN S 1:2,8 black

Pic. 73 Olympus PEN S 1:3,5

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Pic. 74 Olympus PEN EE first and second version

Olympus PEN EE
August 1961 presented the
Olympus PEN EE
which was, compared to the models before, completely newly constructed. The PEN EE was
now with a selen light meter and the meter cell around the lens. (EE Electric Eye System)
The former models needed manual exposure setting but the PEN EE had an automatic
setting.
The PEN EE was a real snap shot camera.
Due to the fair sales price, this small camera was very popular and sold in high numbers.
The cameras from 1961 were marked on front with Olympus, the cameras built since 1962
with Olympus PEN.

Pic. 75 Olympus PEN EE first version top

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Olympus PEN EE

Specifications Type: Olympus PEN EE
Engraving:
Release date:
Body color:
Leather color:
Shutter:
Shutter-Speeds:
Flash syncronisation:
Finder:Rangefinder:Film-Advance:
Light meter:
ASA:
Battery:
Lens:
F-Stop range:
Focusing:
Elements:
Groups:Size:
Weight:Price at release:

Olympus - PEN (first models only OLYMPUS)
PEN - EE (on top)
August 1961
chrome, partly graygray
Copal - X automatic
1/60 sec. fix
Xbright frame
none
thumb wheel at backSelenium cell (electric eye)
10 to 200
none
D. Zuiko 1:3.5 f = 2.8 cm
3.5 to 16 automatic
fixed focus lens
4
3
113 x 68 x 42
330 g
10.000 Yen

Pic. 76 Manual Olympus PEN EE

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Pic. 77 Olympus PEN EE S - EL

Olympus PEN EE -EL und EE S -EL

1966 appeared the models
Olympus PEN EE-EL
and
Olympus PEN EE S-EL
which were equal to the
PEN EE and PEN EE S.
The cameras were supplied with a new type of film take up spool for easier film loading.
On the front was a small lable marked EL which stood for Easy Load.
After a while, the lable could be lost, due to the fact that it was only stuck on, so the ELmodel must be identified by the 6 slot easy load spool.
Specificatons same as PEN - EE
and PEN - EES
Release Date: Februar 1966
Extras:EL - Lable
6 slot easy load spool

Pic. 78 Manual PEN EE + EE S EL

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Pic. 79 Olympus PEN EE S first version

Olympus PEN EES
1962 appeared as further development, the Olympus PEN EE S
The PEN EE S was now supplied with the faster D. Zuiko 1:2,8 f 3 cm
The camera was marked on top with PEN - EE and the seriel-number, at the front, near theview finder window with a red S.
The base plate was still one piece with the back and could be removed easily for changing
films. The PEN EE S was sold until 1968.

Pic. 80 Olympus PEN EES second version

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Olympus PEN EE S

Specifications Type: Olympus PEN EES + PEN RAPID - EESEngraving:andRelease date:
Body color:

OLYMPUS PEN and red S near the viewfinder window
PEN - EE ( on top )OLYMPUS - PEN RAPID and red S near the viewfinder window
PEN RAPID - EE ( on top )September 1965

PEN EES:PEN RAPID EES:

chrome, partly graychrome, black

Leather color:

PEN EES:PEN RAPID - EES:
Shutter:
Shutter-Speeds:
Flash syncronisation:

Finder:Rangefinder:Film-Advance:
Light meter:

Battery:
Lens:
F-Stop range:
Focusing:

Elements:
Groups:Size:
Weight:gray
black
Copal X automatic
automaticX
bright frame, parallax marksnone
thumb wheel
Selenium cell (electric eye)none
D. Zuiko 1:2.8 f = 30 mm
2.8 to 22 automatic
3 symbols
4
3
113 x 68 x 46 mm
330 g

Price at release:

PEN EES:PEN RAPID - EES:

11.000 Yen
not known

Pic. 81 PEN EE S with box

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Pic. 82 Olympus PEN D top

The Olympus PEN D Models
1962 also appeared the Olympus PEN D
The PEN D was a progressive camera, now supplied with the fast F.Zuiko 1:1,9 f 3,2 cm. The selen
light meter was placed next to the view finder window. The meter scale on top indicated the lightvalues. The meter reading had to be transfered manualy for exposure setting.

Pic. 83 Olympus PEN D

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Olympus PEN D

1964 followed the
Olympus PEN D-2 which was almost similar to the PEN D but now with Cds - light meter. To run
the light meter a battery was needed, which was stored in a small battery compartment.

Pic. 84 Olympus PEN D2

1965 came the famous
Olympus PEN D-3 on the market. The main points were similar to the PEN D-2 the D-3 had once
again a better and faster lens with maximal aperture 1:1,7.

Pic. 85 Olympus PEN D3

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Olympus PEN D

1966 came as last in the row of PEN D cameras, the Olympus PEN D3 EL
Similary to PEN D3 but additional supplied with Easy Load System (EL), a film take upspool with 6 slits. The camera was maret with the EL – Lable on front.

Pic. 86 Olympus PEN D3 EL with manual

Specifications Typ: Olympus D, D2, D3
Engraving:andLabel:PEN D:PEN D2:PEN D3:Olympus - PEN (all models)
PEN - D ( on top )none
Pen D2Pen D3

Release date:

PEN D:PEN D2:PEN D3:
Body color:
Leather color:

Shutter:
Shutter-Speeds:
Flash syncronisation:

Finder:Rangefinder:Film-Advance:

Juni 1962
September 1964
September 1965
chromeblack
Copal X (all models)B, 1/8 bis 1/500 Sek.
X
brightframe, parallax marksnone
thumb - wheel

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Olympus PEN DLight meter:
PEN D:PEN D2:PEN D3:
ASA:
Battery:
PEN D:PEN D2:PEN D3:Lens:
PEN D:PEN D2:PEN D3:F-Stop range:
Focusing:
Elements:
Groups:Size:
Weight:Selenium cell
CdS
CdS
10 to 400
none
1,35 V (MR-625R, PX 625, E 625)
1,35 V (MR-625R, PX 625, E 625)
F. Zuiko 1:1.9 f = 3,2 cm
F. Zuiko 1:1.7 f = 32 mm
F. Zuiko 1:1.9 f = 32 mm(1,7), 1,9 bis 16
0,8 m to infinite
6
5
115 x 68 x 50 mm
390 g

Price at release:

PEN D:PEN D2:PEN D3:13.800 Yen
15.800 Yen
10.300 Yen

Pic. 87 Olympus PEN D manuals

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Pic. 88 Olympus PEN W

Olympus PEN W
1964 came the Olympus PEN W into the shops.
The PEN W was the first camera produced and sold in black only. The little camera
was similar to the PEN S but supplied with a E. Zuiko 1:2,8 f 28 mm wide angle lens.
The PEN W was without light meter.

Specifications Type: Olympus PEN W
Engraving:
Release date:
Body color:
Leather color:

Shutter:
Shutter-Speeds:
Flash syncronisation:

Finder:Rangefinder:Film-Advance:
Light meter:

Battery:

OLYMPUS - PEN W
September 1964
black
black
Copal - X
B, 1/15 to 1/250 secondXbright frame, parallax marksnone
thumb wheel
none
none

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Olympus PEN W
Lens:

E. Zuiko 1:2.8 f = 25 mm
2.8 bis 22
2 ft to infinite
5
4
10.000 Yen

F-Stop range:
Focusing:

Elements:
Groups:Price at release:Pic. 89

Manual Olympus PEN W

Pic. 90 Olympus PEN W set

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Pic. 91 Olympus PEN EM

Olympus PEN EM
1965 appeared the
Olympus PEN EM.
The PEN EM with new styled body was the only model of the PEN row with motor controll
for film transport and rewinding. The, with Cds light meter supplied camera, was suppliedwith a F. Zuiko 1:2 /35 mm lens.
The PEN EM was produced until 1966.

Pic. 92 Olympus PEM EM top

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Olympus PEN EM
Specifications Type: Olympus EM
Engraving:andRelease date:
Body color:
Leather color:

Shutter:
Shutter-Speeds:
Flash syncronisation:

Finder:Rangefinder:
Rangefinder:
Light meter:

ASA:
Battery:
Extras:Lens:
F-Stop range:
Focusing:

Elements:
Groups:Size:
Weight:Price at release:

Olympus - PEN EM
PEN - EM ( on top )June 1965
chromeblack
Copal ELEC
automaticX
brightframe, parallaxen marksnone
build in motordrive
CDS
10 to 400
2 x 1,5 V Mignon
picture counter at bottom
F. Zuiko 1:2 f = 35 mm
2 to 160,9 m to infinity
6
5
130 x 73 x 54 mm
520 g ( without battery)
21.000 Yen

Pic. 93 Olympus PEN EM softcase

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Pic. 94 Olympus PEN EED

Olympus PEN EED1967 in a newly designed body, the Olympus PEN EED was presented.
The camera was supplied with a Cds light meter, which controlled the camera fully
automaticaly or by shutter speed. For poor light conditions there was a red signal for low
light indication. (Low Light Sign) The EED was the first PEN model with self timer.
The fast F. Zuiko 1:1,7 f = 32 mm made the PEN EED a famous product.
For film loading, the hinged camera back could be opened by a small lever.

Specifications Type: Olympus EEDEngraving:andRelease date:
Body color:
Leather color:

Shutter:
Shutter-Speeds:
Flash syncronisation:

Finder:Rangefinder:Film-Advance:

OLYMPUS - PEN
EED ( on top )March 1967
chromeblack
Copal X
1/15 to 1/500 sec. automaticX
bright frame, parallax marksnone
thumb wheel

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Olympus PEN EEDLight meter:

ASA:
Battery:
Exposure meter:

ASA:
Battery:
Extras:Lens:
F-Stop range:
Focusing:

Elements:
Groups:Size:
Weight:Price at release:

CdS
12 bis 400
1,35 V (MR-625R, PX 625, E 625)
CdS
12 bis 400
1,35 V (MR-625R, PX 625, E 625)
selftimer, hotshoe
F. Zuiko 1:1.7 f = 32 mm
1.7 to 22 and auto
2.6 ft to infinite with stops at 4 and 10 ft
65
123 x 69 x 51 mm
390 g
16.500 Yen

Pic. 95 Olympus PEN EED top

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Pic. 96 Olympus PEN EES - 2 black and grey lether versions

Olympus PEN EES-2
1968 appeared the Olympus PEN EES-2
The camera offered automatic exposure control.
The selen cell of the light meter was placed around the lens.
On the focus ring the distance was indicated by four symbols which had to be clicked into
place. There where models with black and gray lether.

Pic. 97 Olympus PEN EES - 2 black lether

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Olympus PEN EES - 2

Specifications Typ: Olympus PEN EES - 2
Olympus PEN
EES - 2 (on top)
March 1968

Engraving:
Release date:
Body color:

Version 1:
Version 2:

chrome, black
chrome, gray

Leather color:

Version 1:
Version 2:
Shutter:
Shutter-Speeds:
Flash syncronisation:

Finder:Rangefinder:

Film Advance:
Light meter:
ASA:
Battery:
Lens:
F-Stop range:
Focusing:

Elements:
Groups:Size:
Weight:Price at release:

black
gray
Copal X automatic
automaticX
bright frame, parallax marksnone
thumb wheel
Selenium cell (electric eye)
25 to 400
none
D. Zuiko 1:2,8 f = 30 mm
2,8 bis 22 automatic
4 click symbols
4
3
113 x 68 x 42 mm
330 g
12.800 Yen

Pic. 98 Olympus PEN EES - 2 with manual

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Pic. 99 Olympus PEN EE - 2 grey lether

Olympus PEN EE-2
1968 appears also the
Olympus PEN EE-2
This fully automaticaly controlled camera was supplied with a fix focus lensD. Zuiko 1:3,5 f = 28 mm
and was a well liked companion for snap shot exposures.

Pic. 100 Olympus PEN EE - 2 manual

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Olympus PEN EE - 2
Specifications Type: Olympus PEN EE - 2
Engraving:andRelease date:
Body color:
Leather color:
Shutter:
Shutter-Speeds:
Flash syncronisation:
Finder:Rangefinder:Film-Advance:
Light meter:
ASA:
Battery:
Lens:
F-Stop range:
Focusing:
Elements:
Groups:Size:
Weight:Price at release:

OLYMPUS - PEN
EE - 2 ( on top)
May 1968
chrome, parts graygray
Copal - X automatic
1/40 and 1/200 sec. autom.
Xbright frame
none
thumb wheel
Selenium cell (electric eye)
25 to 400
none
D. Zuiko 1:3.5 f = 28 mm
3.5 to 22 automatic
Fix focus
43
113 x 70 x 44 mm
300 g
11.000 Yen

Pic. 101 Olympus PEN EE - 2 black lether

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Pic. 102 Olympus PEN EE - 3

Olympus PEN EE - 3
1973 came the Olympus PEN EE-3 on the market.
It was basically a much better version of the PEN EE. Striking was the black leather and theblack view finder housing.
The camera now had an accessory shoe with middle contact for the flash. (hot shoe)
The camera back was hinged and could be opened by a small lever. The exposure counterjumped to S automaticaly by opening the camera back. The serial number was engraved in thebase plate.
The PEN EE-3 was supplied with the famous D. Zuiko 1:3,5/ 28 lens.

Pic. 103 Olympus PEN EE - 3 top

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Olympus PEN EE - 3
Specifications Type: Olympus PEN EE - 3
Engraving:andRelease date:
Body color:
Leather color:
Shutter:
Shutter-Speeds:
Flash syncronisation:
Extras:Finder:Rangefinder:Film-Advance:
Light meter:
ASA:
Battery:
Lens:
F-Stop range:
Focusing:
Elements:
Groups:Size:
Weight:Price at release:

OLYMPUS - PEN
EE - 3 ( on top)
May 1973
chromeblack
Copal - X automatic
1/40 to 1/200 sec. autom.
Xhotshoebright frame
none
thumb wheel
Selenium cell (electric eye)
25 to 400
none
D. Zuiko 1:3.5 f = 28 mm
3.5 to 22 automatic
fix focus
43
113 x 70 x 44 mm
280 g
15.800 Yen

Pic. 104 Olympus PEN EE - 3 backside

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Pic. 105 Olympus PEN EF

Olympus PEN EF
1981 appeared as last in the row of Pen cameras, theOlympus PEN EF
The main feature of this black camera was the built-in electronic flash light. The camera had
a program controlled shutter and was supplied with a D. Zuiko 1:3,5 f = 28 mm lens.
Specifications Type: Olympus PEN EF
Engraving:andRelease date:
Body color:
Leather color:

Shutter:
Shutter-Speeds:
Flash syncronisation:

Finder:Rangefinder:Film-Advance:
Light meter:

ASA:
Battery:
Extras:Lens:
F-Stop range:

Elements:
Groups:Price at release:

Olympus ( front )PEN EF ( on top )May 1981
black
black
Copal X Programm
1/30 to 1/250 sec. automaticX
bright frame, parallax marksnone
thumb wheel
Selenium cell (electric eye)
25 to 400
1,5 V ( for flash only )buildin electronic flash
D. Zuiko 1:3,5 f = 28 mm
3,5 bis 2243
24.800 Yen

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Pic. 106 Olympus - PEN RAPID EES

Olympus - PEN RAPID EES
1965 appeared for Agfa - Rapid film only, theOlympus - PEN RAPID EES
The camera came with ful program controled shutter and was supplied with the fast
D. Zuiko 1:2,8 f = 30 mm. Constructed for the Agfa Rapid filmpack, the Rapid EES was
without film takeup spoles. A film rewind was not necessary.
Specifications Type: Olympus PEN - RAPID EESEngraving:andRelease date:

Body color:
Lether color:
Shutter:
Shutter speeds:
For flash:Flash-syncronisation:
Finder:Range finder:Film-Advance:

Light meter:
Battery:
Extras:Lens:
F - stop range:
Focusing:
Elements:
4
Size:
Price at release:

Olympus - PEN RAPID ( front)
PEN RAPID - EE ( on top )September 1965
chromeblack
Copal X programm
1/40 and 1/200 sec automatical
1/40 sec and manual aperture settingXbright frame, parallax marksnone
thumb wheel
Selenium cell (electric eye)ohne
no rewind system
D. Zuiko 1:2,8 f = 30 mm
2,8 bis 22 automatical
4 click stop symbols
Groups:3
116 x 68 x 47 mm Gewicht 320 g
not known

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Pic. 107 Olympus - PEN RAPID EEDOlympus - PEN RAPID EED1965 appeared as second camera for Agfa - Rapid Film the
Olympus - PEN RAPID EEDThe camera came with ful program controled shutter and was supplied with the fast
F. Zuiko 1:1.7 f = 32 mm. Constructed for the Agfa Rapid filmpack, the Rapid EES was
without film takeup spoles. A film rewind was not necessary.
Specifications Type: Olympus PEN – RAPID EEDEngraving:andRelease date:

Body color:
Lether color:
Shutter:
Shutter speeds:
For flash:Flash syncronisation:
Finder:Range finder:Film-Advance:

Light meter:
Battery:
Extras:Lens:
F-stop range:
Fokusing:
Elements:
Groups:Price at release:

Olympus - PEN ( front)
RAPID - EED ( on top )September 1965
chromeblack
programautomatical
1/40 sec and manual aperture settingXbright frame, parallax marksnone
thumb wheel
CdS
1,35 V (MR-625R, PX 625, E 625)
no rewind system, selftimer
F. Zuiko 1:1,7 f = 32 mm
1,7 bis 22 automatical
3 click stop symbols
6
5
not known

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Olympus
THE CLASSIC 35mm CAMERAS

Third Chapter

The PEN
REFLEX - SYSTEM
F - FT – FVPic. 108 Manual Olympus PEN F

PEN F Reflex Models

GeneralNormally I collect view finder cameras only, but the single lens reflex cameras PEN F, FT
and FV are an exception. They are compact like a view finder camera, handy and an essential
escort for the fotographer. There is always room for these reflex models. The half frame
format saves changing the film at an inappropriate moment.

What's special about these cameras?
The compact body, the highly developed techniques and a great number of interchangeable
lenses and optional accessesories offers the user all possibilities, he can expect from a camera
system. The consequences being good fotographical results. The extraordinary techniques of
the Porroprisma, which, different to normal prismen, is placed into the camera body and thefrom Olympus developed Rotation Shutter, made it possible, to build one of the smallest
single lens reflex cameras. The 35/1000 mm thin, Titan plated rotation shutter blade, rotateswith a speed of 27 m per second and is much faster than a normal slot shutter. During theexposure time, the whole picture field is free, so flash use is possible at all speeds. Finally,
there are no distortions taking pictures from objects with high speed movements.

Pic. 109 View through the Porro Prism

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Pic. 110 A small part of the Olympus-PEN F System

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Pic. 111 Olympus PEN F with lightmeter

The Olympus PEN F
1963 appeared the first of the 35 mm half frame single lens reflex cameras, theOlympus PEN FThis camera was with a bayonet for interchangeable lenses and shipped with a E. Zuiko 1:1,8/38 mm
lens as standard.
Alternatively the PEN F was available with the faster G. Zuiko 1:1,4/40 mm.
With the half frame format, 72 exposures are possible with a 36 exposure 35 mm film.
The camera became activated by two strokes with the film advance lever, the first for the shutter, thesecond for film transport.
The shutter speeds of the rotation shutter served from 1 sec to 1/500 sec in linear steps. There is asmall bayonet to connect and couple the optional Olympus Pen F light meter to the camera body.
The camera, with flash syncron plug, was also offered in black.

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Olympus PEN F

Specifications Type: Olympus PEN FEngraving:
Release date:
Body color:
Leather color:
Shutter:
Shutter-Speeds:
Flash syncronisation:
Finder:Film-Advance:
Light meter:
Battery:
Extras:Lens:
F-Stop range:
Focusing:
Elements:
Groups:Size:
Weight:Price at release:

Olympus PEN F
September 1963
chromeblack
Olympus Rotation Shutter
B, 1 to 1/500 sec.
X
reflex finder with Poro Prism
film advance lever (double stroke)
optional CDS meter
1,35 V (MR-625R, PX 625, E 625)
for optional meter only
many accessories ( see accessories)
F. Zuiko 1:1.8 f = 38 mm (standard lens)
1.8 to 16 (standard lens)
1.5 ft to infinite
6
5
130 x70 x 70 mm
560 g
26.500 Yen

Pic. 113 Olympus PEN F top

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Pic. 114

Olympus PEN FT chrome and black

The Olympus PEN FT
1966 appeared the Olympus PEN FT
Like the Olympus PEN F, also the PEN FT, was a single lens reflex camera for half frame
format, with bayonet for interchangeable lenses and shipped with a E. Zuiko 1:1,8/38 mm lens as
standard.
Alternatively the PEN FT was available with the faster
G. Zuiko 1:1,4/40 mm.
With the half frame format, 72 exposures are possible with a 36 exposure 35 mm film.

The newly developed film advance lever now needed one stroke only for shutter and filmtransport. The speed range of the rotation shutter was from B, 1 to 1/500 sec in linear steps..
The shutter speed wheel was without bayonet because the Olympus PEN FT now was
supplied with a built-in light meter.
The camera, with sychronised flash plug, was also offered in black.

Pic. 115 Olympus PEN FT black

Pic. 116 Olympus PEN FT viewer screen

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Olympus PEN FTSpecifications Type: Olympus PEN FTEngraving:
Release date:
Body color:
Leather color:
Shutter:
Shutter-Speeds:
Flash syncronisation:
Finder:Film-Advance:
Light meter:
ASA:
Battery:
Extras:Lens:
F-Stop range:
Focusing:
Elements:
Groups:Size:
Weight:Price at release:

Olympus PEN FT (on Top)
Olympus PEN F (on Front)
Oktober 1966
chrome and black models
black
Olympus Rotation Shutter
B, 1 to 1/500 sec.
X and M selecteablereflex-finder with Porro-Prism
film advance lever
CdS
25 to 400
1,3 V (MR-625R, PX 625, E 625)
selftimer, many accessories (see accessories)
F. Zuiko Auto-S 1:1.8 f = 38 mm
1.8 to 16
1.5 ft to infinite
6
5
130 x 70 x 65 mm
600 g

32.200 Yen (FT chrom + F 1,8)48.900 Yen (FT schwarz + F 1,2)
40.800 Yen (FT schwarz + F 1,4)34.900 Yen (FT schwarz + F 1,8)

Pic. 117 Olympus PEN FT body top view
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Pic. 118 Olympus PEN FVThe Olympus PEN FV
1967 appeared as last of the single lens reflex row of half frame cameras, theOlympus PEN FV.
This camera was with bayonet for interchangeable lenses and shipped with a E. Zuiko 1:1,8/38 mm
lens as standard. Alternatively the PEN FT was available with the faster G. Zuiko 1:1,4/40 mm.
With the half frame format, 72 exposures are possible with a 36 exposure 35 mm film.

The camera was in the main features a simpler version of the Olympus FT because it waswithout built-in light meter but now again with the small bayonet at the speed wheel for
optional meter. The film advance lever activated the camera with one stroke.
The shutter speeds served from B, 1 to 1/500 sec. in linear steps. Also the Olympus PEN FV
was available in black.but the black FVs are extremly rare.
The camera was with flash plug and synchronised in all speeds.
Specifications Type: Olympus PEN FVEngraving:
Release date:
Body color:
Leather color:
Shutter:
Shutter-Speeds:
Flash syncronisation:
Finder:Film-Advance:
Light meter:
Battery:
Extras:Lens:

PEN FV (on Top) and Olympus - PEN F (on Front)
February 1967
chrome and black models
black
Olympus Rotation Shutter
B, 1 to 1/500 sec.
X
reflex finder with Poro Prism
film advance lever (single stroke)
optional CDS meter connecteable to the
shutterspeed-wheel
1,35 V (MR-625R, PX 625, E 625) for optional meter only
selftimer, many accessories ( see accessories)
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Olympus PEN FV

Lens:
F-Stop range:
Focusing:
Elements:
Groups:Size:
Weight:Price at release:

F. Zuiko 1:1.8 f = 38 mm (standard lens)
1.8 to 16 (standard lens)
1.5 ft to infinite
6
5
130 x70 x 70 mm
560 g ( with standard lens )27.900 Yen

Pic. 119 Olympus PEN FV top

Pic. 120 PEN FV backside

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The Olympus Pen F Special Models
Olympus's starting point was the microscope technology, so it was quiet normal to develop single lensreflex cameras of the PEN row for microscophical photography. Some special models appeared andwere used for medical and technical matters. These models offered the following features.

Pic. 121 PEN F with technical adapter

Olympus PEN F Mikroskop-Kamera
All features like the PEN F but with a round view finder picture with a thin crosswire for adjustment. No
special engraving. These cameras were distributed with normal microscope adapter.

Pic. 122 Olympus PEN F microscope camera

Olympus PEN F Medical use
All features like the PEN F but with a oval view finder picture with a thin crosswire for adjustment.
These cameras were with special engraving Medical use Type 3 on the back. The adapters SF33E,
SF40B and SF40EL were available .

Pic. 123 Olympus PEN F medical type 3

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Olympus PEN FT Special Mode

Pic. 124 Olympus PEN mit microscope adapter set

Olympus PEN FT Microscope-Camera
Similar to the PEN FT but with a round view finder picture and a thin crosswire for adjustment, without
self timer and light meter. These cameras, available in chrom and black enameled, was without
special engraving.

Pic. 125 Olympus PEN FT microscope camera

Olympus PEN FT Cutaway Modell
Minimal one known piece.
A PEN FT with Zuiko Zoom 50 - 90 mm. It is assumed, that Mr. Yoshihisa Maitani, the great
developer of the PEN Single Lens Reflex Cameras himself, odered this camera. This model wasoffered and sold at the Cornwall Auction, Cologne September 2001.

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The Olympus PEN F/FT und FV System Lenses
The interchangeable lenses of the PEN row fitt to all PEN Single Reflex Models.
But there is a small different between the PEN F and the PEN FT lenses. A PEN F lensdoesn´t have the lightvalue scale at the aperture ring.. A PEN FT lens has both, a aperture anda lightvalue scale. By pulling the aperture ring and turn 180 grad, the needed scale will beselected. The lightvalue scale shows marks from 0 to 6 (on some lenses different). The
ligtmeter readout value has to be transfered manualy to the corresponding mark at the aperturering.

The Lens indication
The letter in front of-- Zuiko -- indicates the number of lenses A=1, B=2 and so on.
F. or F.C. after the -- Zuiko -- means coated or fully coatedAuto-W = Wide Angle Lens, Auto-S = Standard Lens and Auto-T = Tele Lens.

Pic. 126 Olympus Pen Lenses – a small collection

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The G. Zuiko Auto -W 1:2.8 f = 25 mm
A dream of a wide angle lens. High sharpness and very solid construction are the outstanding
attributes of this interchangeable Zuiko lens.
The comlet set included lens, case, front- and rear coverTyp:wide angle lensLenses:Groups:Sight Angle:
Field (close ):Focal distance at 24x36:
Lightvalue scale:
F-stop:
Focusing:
Filter:
Weight:7
5
62 degree
17.3x12.6 cm
35 mm
0-5
2.8 to 16
25 cm to infinity
43 mm
160 g

Length:52 mm

Pic. 127 G. Zuiko Auto -W 1:2,8 f = 25 mm

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The G. Zuiko Auto -W 1: 3.5 f = 20 mm
A solid contructed wide angle lens with high sharpness and outstanding resulution.
With 41 mm only, the lens is the compactes in the row of PEN wide angle lenses.
The comlet set included lens, case, front- and rear coverType:
Lenses:Elements:
Sight Angle:
Field(close):
Focal Distance at 24x36:
Lightvlue scale:
F-Stop:
Focal:
Filter:
Weight:wide angle lens7
5
73 degree
16.9x12.3 cm
28 mm
0-4
3.5 - 1620 cm to infinite
43 mm
145 g

Length:

41 mm

Pic. 128 G. Zuiko Auto -W 1:3,5 f = 20 mm

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The E. Zuiko Auto -W 1: 4 f = 25 mm
This solid build wide angle lens was a inexpensive alternativ. With F-stop 1:4 not so fast but
from high optical quality. A compact interchangeable lens for best resolds.
The comlet set included lens, case, front- and rear coverType:wide angle lensLenses:Elements:
Sight Angle:
Field(close):
Focal Distance at 24x36:
Lightvalue scale:
F-Stop:
Focal:
Filter:
Weight:5
4
62 degree
17.3x12.6 cm
35 mm
0 to 44 to 1625 cm to infinite
43 mm
120 g

Length:30 mm

Pic. 129 E. Zuiko Auto -W 1:4 f = 25 mm

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The F. Zuiko Auto - S 1: 1.8 f = 38 mm
The F. Zuiko Auto - S 1,8/38 mm was the standard-lens of the PEN single lens reflex
models. High sharpness, extraordinary optical quality and the very compact construction are
the attributes of this interchangeable lens.
The comlet set included lens, case, front- and rear coverType:

standard lensLenses:Elements:
Sight Angle:
Field(close):
Focal distance at 24x36:
Lightvalue scale:
Apertures:
Focal:
Filter:
Weight:6
5
43 degree
17.5x12.8 cm
55 mm
0-6
1.8 - 1635 cm to infinite
43 mm
135 g

Length:35 mm

Pic. 130 F. Zuiko Auto - S 1:1,8 f = 38 mm

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The E. Zuiko Auto - S 1: 2.8 f = 38 mm
There are two versions,the normal constructed, like the 1.8 / 38 mm and the very popular flat version.
With only 14 mm Length the E. Zuiko Auto - S 2,8/38 mm is the compactest PEN Zuiko lens andhighly wanted by users and collectors as well.

In the USA this lens got the nickname -- Pancake Lens -This lens makes the PEN Single Lens Reflex camera, a real pocket camera. The comlet
set included lens, case, front- and rear coverType:

standard lensLenses:Elements:
Sight Angle:
Field(close):
Focal Distance at 24x36:
Lightvalue scale:
F-Stop:
Focal:
Filter:
Weight:5
4
43 degree
40.5x29.4 cm
55 mm
0 to 5
2.8 to 16
80 cm to infinite
43 mm
70 g

Length:14 mm !!

Pic. 131 E. Zuiko Auto - S 1:2,8 f = 38 mm

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The E. Zuiko Auto Macro 1: 3.5 f = 38 mm
Absolutely one of the best lenses ever made. With the macro range this lens opened the way tooutstanding close up shots. The high sharpness and resulution made this lens to one of the mostwanted Zuiko lens in this days.

The comlet set included lens, case, front- and rear coverType:

standard lensLenses:Elements:
Sight Angle:
Field(close):
Focal Distance at 24x36:
Lightvlue scale:
F-Stop:
Focal:
Filter:
Weight:5
4
43 degree4.0x2.9 cm
55 mm
0 to 4
3.5 to 16
16 cm to infinite
43 mm
180 g

Length:

45 mm

Pic. 132 E. Zuiko Auto - Macro 1:3,5 f = 38 mm

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The G. Zuiko Auto - S 1: 1.4 f = 40 mm
Das G. Zuiko Auto - S 1:1,4 f = 40 mm was offered alternatily to theF. Zuiko Auto - S 1:1,8 f = 38 mm as standard - lensWith the same optical characteristic but not so compact. A fast lens with high sharpness.
The comlet set included lens, case, front- and rear coverType:

standard lense

Lenses:Elements:
Sight Angle:
Field(close):
Focal Distance at 24x36:
Lightvalue scale:
F-Stop:
Focal:
Filter:
Weight:7
6
41 degree
16.6x12.1 cm
58 mm
0-6
1.4 - 1635 cm to infinite
43 mm
165 g

Length:

41 mm

Pic. 133 G. Zuiko Auto - S 1:1,4 f = 40 mm

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The H. Zuiko Auto - S 1: 1.2 f = 42 mm
The H. Zuiko Auto - S 1.2 f = 42 mm is one of the outstanding Zuiko lenses. In the macro range
close up exposures up to only 35mm are posible. The sharpness of these lens was extraordinary high.

The comlet set included lens, case, front- and rear coverType:

standard lensLenses:Elements:
Sight Angle:
Field(close):
Focal Distance at 24x36:
Lightvalue scale:
F-Stop:
Focus:
Filter:
Weight:8
6
39 degree
15.6x11.4 cm
60 mm
0-6
1.2 - 1635 cm to infinite
49 mm
255 g

Length:50 mm

Pic. 134 H. Zuiko Auto - S 1:1,2 f = 42 mm

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The G. Zuiko Auto -T 1: 1.5 f = 60 mm
The G. Zuiko Auto - T 1,5 f = 60 mm is one of the most wanted Zuiko lenses.
The very fast lens with 1:1,5 aperture and a focal distanc of 60 mm offers a lot of photogrphicalposibilities. Sharpness and resution are proverbial.

The comlet set included lens, case, front- and rear coverType:tele lensLenses:Elements:
Sight Angle:
Field(close):
Focal Distance at 24x36:
Lightvalue scale:
F-Stop:
Focal:
Filter:
Weight:7
5
28 degree
27.3x19.9 cm
85 mm
0-6
1.5 - 1680 cm to infinite
49 mm
270 g

Length:57 mm

Pic. 135 G. Zuiko Auto -T 1:1,5 f = 60 mm

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The F. Zuiko Auto -T 1: 2 f = 70 mm
The F. Zuiko Auto - T 1:2 f = 70 mm was a compromis betwen the 40 mm standard lens and
100 mm tele Zuiko.
The comlet set included lens, case, shade, front- and rear coverType:tele lensLenses:Elements:
Sight Angle:
Field(close):
Focal Distance at 24x36:
Lightvalue scale:
F-Stop:
Focal:
Filter:
Weight:Length:Special:

6
5
24 degree
23.1x16.8 cm
100 mm
0.5 to 7
2 to 2280 cm til infinite
43 mm
230 g
73 mm
shade uncluded

Pic. 136 F. Zuiko Auto -T 1:2 f = 70 mm

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The E. Zuiko Auto -T 1: 3.5 f = 100 mm
With 100 mm focal distance E. Zuiko Auto - T 1:3,5 f = 100 mm corresponds to 135 mm
lens for 24 x 36 full size. A very pupular lens.
The comlet set included lens, case, shade, front- and rear coverType:tele lensLenses:Elements:
Sight Angle:
Field(close):
Focal Distance at 24x36:
Lightvalue scale:
F-Stop:
Focal:
Filter:
Weight:Length:Special:5
4
17 degree
31.1x22.7 cm
143mm
1 to 6
3.5 to 22
1.5 m to infinite
43 mm
250 g
81 mm
shade included

Pic. 137 E. Zuiko Auto -T 1:3,5 f = 100 mm

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The E. Zuiko Auto -T 1: 4 f = 150 mm
A solid constructed Tele lens many sided use.
The comlet set included lens, case, front- and rear coverType:tele lensLenses:Elements:
Sight Angle:
Field(close):
Focal Distance at 24x36:
Lightvalue scale:
F-Stop:
Focal:
Filter:
Weight:Length:Special:5
4
12 degree
22.4x16.4 cm
210 mm1 to 54 to 22
1.7 m to infinite
49 mm
380 g
127 mmbuildin shade

Pic. 138 E. Zuiko Auto -T 1:4 f = 150 mm

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The E. Zuiko Auto -T 1: 5 f = 250 mm
A well contructed lens for long distance shots and best optical resolds.
The comlet set included lens, case, front- and rear coverTyp:tele lensLenses:Groups:Sight Angle:
Field(close):
Focal Distance at 24x36:
Lightvalue scale:
F-Stop:
Focusing:
Filter:
Weight:Extras:5
3
7 degree27.6x20.1 cm
360 mm1-6
5 - 32
3.5 m to infinity
58 mm
800 g
fixed shade

Length:186 mmPic. 139 E. Zuiko Auto -T 1:5 f = 250 mm

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The E. Zuiko Auto -T 1: 6.3 f = 400 mm
With 1750 g this solidly 400 mm tele lens is not a lightweight.
The comlet set included lens, case, front- and rear coverTyp:tele lensLenses:Groups:Sight Angle:
Field(close):
Focal Distance at 24x36:
Lightvalue scale:
F-Stop:
Focusing:
Filter:
Weight:Extras:5
4
4 degree24.0x17.5 cm
580 mm1-5
6.3 - 32
5 m to infinity
72 mm
1750 gfixed shade

Length:289 mmThe Zuiko Mirror T 1: 8 f = 800 mm
The onliest Mirrow tele lens in the PEN Zuiko lens row. The lens is very solidly constructed
and with 2450 gram very heavy.
The comlet set included lens, case, front- and rear coverTyp:tele – mirrow lensLenses:Groups:Sight Angle:
Field(close):
Focal Distance at 24x36:
Lightvalue scale:
F-Stop:
Focusing:
Filter:
Weight:Extras:5
4
2 degree48.0x35.0 cm
1150 mmnone
8
16 m to infinity
25.5 mm2450 gshade included

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The Zuiko Auto Zoom 50 - 90 mm
A solid zoom lens with a focal distance from 50 to 90 mm which offers a great field of use.

The comlet set included lens, shade, case, front- and rear coverType:
Lenses:Elements:
Sight Angle:
Field (close):
Focal Distance at 24x36:
Lightvalue scale:
F-Stop:
Focal:
Filter:
Weight:Length:Spezial:zoom - lens10834 - 19 degree
60.7x44.2 - 33.8x24.6 cm
70 to 130 mm
0.5 to 4
3.5 to 16
1.5 m to infinite
49 mm
420 g
116 mmshade included

Pic. 140 Zuiko Auto-Zoom 50 - 90 mm

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The Zuiko Zoom 1: 5 f = 100 - 200 mm
A very solid build zoom lens for long distances. The lens was delivered as a complet set withlens case, front- and rear cover. The move out shade was fix supplied to the lens.
Specifications Type: Zuiko Zoom 1: 5 f = 100 - 200 mm
Type:
Lenses:Elements:
Sight Angle:
Field(close):
Focal Distance at 24x36:
Lightvalue scale:
F-Stop:
Focus:
Extras:Filter:
Weight:Length:Zoom Objektiv
12917 - 9 degree
33.2x24.2 - 16.6x12.1 mm
143-288
1-6
5 - 32
1,7 m to infinite
fixed shade
49 mm
700 Gram
186 mmPic. 141 Zuiko Auto-Zoom 100 - 200 mm

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The Technical Accessories General
Das es sich bei den einäugigen Spiegelreflexmodellen PEN F, FT und FV um echte SystemKameras handelt, beweist auch das Angebot an reichhaltigem Zubehör, dass einen fast
grenzenlosen Ausbau und eine große Vielfalt an Möglichkeiten bietet.
Das optionale, technische Zubehör, lässt beim anspruchsvollen Anwender, keinen Wunschoffen.
Durch die Vielzahl an technischem Zubehör und Hilfsmitteln ließen sich auch spezielle
fotografische Aufgaben und Anforderungen erfüllen.

Pic. 142 PEN F softcase and manualPic. 143 PEN F adapter N

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The Lens Mount Adapters
The PEN Single Lens Reflex Models were very popular and many of the photographer unsed
this snall cammera as spare but they like to use the lenses of the other brands als well. For thatreason, Olympus developed a serie of adapters to make the use of this lenses possible.
The following adapters were developed:
Olympus PEN F Mount Adapter C for Canon Lenses
Olympus PEN F Mount Adapter E for Exakta Lenses
Olympus PEN F Mount Adapter L for Leica M 39 Lenses (Close Up only))
Olympus PEN F Mount Adapter N for Nikon Lenses
Olympus PEN F Mount Adapter P for Praktika Lenses (M 42) and the
Olympus OM Lens Mount Adapter PEN F for Olympus OM Lenses
A T2 Adapter was offered from Soligor and Sacura ( from Olympus not available )Pic. 144 PEN adapter N

Pic. 145 PEN adapter E

Pic. 146 PEN adapter OM

Pic. 147 PEN adapter P

Pic. 148 PEN adapter L

Pic. 149 T2 adapter from SOLIGOR

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The Technical Adapters
The Microscope Adapter connected the Pen Single Reflex Cameras to Olympus
Microscopes with 25 mm oculars.

Pic. 150 Microscope adapter

The Scientific Adapter was used to fix photographical problems and connected the PEN
Singel Lens Reflex Cameras to laboratory units.
The Medical/Technical Adapter SF 33E, SF40B and SF40EL was used with endoscophie
units.

Pic. 151 Scientific adapter

Pic. 152 Medical adapter

Pic. 153 Adapter SF33E -- Olympus PEN F Bayonet

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The Eye Correction Lens Holder
The original Correction Lens Adapter fits in a leading at the viewfinder eyepiece and wasused to hold the Eye Correction Lenses. Olympus offered lenses with -5, -3 und +1 dioptrine.
Other values could be ordered at the optical store.

Pic. 154

Correction Lens Adapter with corection Lenses -5, -3 ans +1

For individual view, there are also correction lenses holders for changeable lenses

Pic. 155 Correction Lens Adapter

Importante for collectors !
Using the Correction Lens Adapter will make bright markt at the camera body and will
reduce the value of the camera.
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The Bellows 1 and 2 with Slide Copier and Camera Slider
The bellows are used to extend the work - range of the camera for close focus exposure.
Different as with extentions tubes, with bellows the adjustments can be done continusly. The
bellows 1, first on the market was supplied with only one adjustment shaft, the later bellows 2
was with two.
The range could be adjusted between 26.6 and 98.8 mm. For easier adjustment, the shaft wasmarked from 3 to 9 in half point steps The connected camera could be used in horizontal orvertical position
As optional accessories, for both Bellows a Slide Copier and a camera slider was availeable.

Pic. 156 Belows 1 complet

Pic. 158 Belows 2 camera flange

Pic. 157 Belows 2 complet

Pic. 159 Camera slider belows 1

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The PEN F / FV Lightmeter
The cameras Pen F and FV are different to the Pen FT, without build in lightmeter.
As otional accessory, Olympus developed a lightmeter which was connected to the camera
body by a small bayonett at the speedwheel. The CDS lightmeter needed a battery which wasstored in an small compartemente at the back. The meter was coupled to the camera and theexposure speed was easy adjusted by a wheel direct at the meter.

Pic. 160 Olympus PEN F lightmeter

Pic. 161

Lightmeter attached to the PEN FV

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The Viewer Magnifier
With the Viewer Magnifier connected to the Viewfinder-Eyepiece, focusing is much easier.
Mainly for close up the magnifier was very helpful.

Pic. 162 Olympus PEN viewer magnifier

Importante for collectors !
Using the Viewer Magnifier will make bright markt at the camera body and will reducethe value of the camera.

The Filters and Shades
To support the creative photographer Olympus offered the following filters:
A1, 81C, 82C, Yellow, Conversion- and UV-Filter.
All Filters was produced in 43 and 49 mm.
To prevent strange light, a serie of Lens shades was available. Some was inluded to the lens,some permament build in and some optional.

Pic. 163 Olympus PEN filter

Pic. 164 Olympus PEN F shades

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The Closeup Stand PEN-UP3
The Repro Stand UP3 was used to prepare fototechnical copies of pictures, book sheets andother flat items.
Used on a PEN Single Reflex Camera, a close up lens was not necessary.
The UP3 made photograph in the close up range much easier.

Pic. 165 Olympus PEN closeup stand UP 3

The Reverse-Ring
The lens reversing ring set made by Olympus to attache the PEN F/FT lenses with a 43mm
filter size and to use them reversed on the PEN Single Reflex Cameras. The set comes in twopieces. One mounts to the front of the lens by a screw which tightens around the front barrel,
the other attaches to the rear of the lens and provides a new filter thread and covers the lensbayonet. Now revers attaches to the camera, the lens was useable for macro shots

Pic. 166 Reverse ring set

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The Tele-Converters (not original from Olympus)
There was no Tele-Converter produced by Olympus but different companies like Kenko,
Soligor and Vivitar filled this gab

Pic. 168 Kenko Tele - Converter 2 X

Pic. 169 Vivitar Tele - Converter 2 X

The Tele-converter was used to expand the focal distans of the selected lens according to theconvertion factor. Usual was a 2x factor but there was also a 3x converter offered by Vivitar.

Pic. 170 Vivitar Tele - Converter 3 X

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The Angle Finder
With the Angle Finder connected to the eye piece of the camera, close up shoots are mucheasier. Mainly for exposures in chest lavel. The Angle Finder could be turned in all directions
and so used for camouflage actions too.

Pic. 171 Angle finder

The Angle Finder Magnifier
The Angle Magnifier was used for exact focusing mainly in the close up range. The Angle
Magnifier could be turned in all directions.

Pic. 172 Olympus PEN F angle magnifier

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The Accessorie Shoe
Der von Olympus entwickelte Zubehörschuh wurde in die Führungsnut am Sucherokular
Rahmen gesteckt und diente zur Aufnahme von Blitzgeräten und anderem Zubehör.
Es gab 2 Versionen.

Pic. 173 PEN F accessorie shoe 1. version

Pic. 174

PEN F accessorie shoe 2. version

Wichtig für Sammler
Durch das Aufstecken des Zubehörschuhs kommt es zu Reibespuren am Kameragehäuse.
Dies kann den sammlerischen Wert der Kamera erheblich vermindern.

The Extantion Tubes
Zwischen Kamera und Objektiv gesetzt, erweiterten sie den Naheinstellbereich.
Der von Olympus angebotene Satz besteht aus vier Teilen, dem Anschlussring, zwei
Distanzringen und dem Aufnahmering. Damit konnten drei verschiedene Brennweiten Kombinationen mit allen Olympus PEN F/FT Objektiven gewählt werden.

Pic. 175 Extantion tubes set with case

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Other Accessories
The following accessories for the PEN Single Lens Reflex Models was offered also:
Case F
Case FT
Camera Body Cover
Camera Holder
Close Up Lenses
Lens Cases
Lens Covers (Front & Back)

Pic. 176 Olympus PEN F casePic. 178 PEN F body coverPic. 177 PEN F camera holder

Pic. 179 Pen F lens front cover

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_________________________________________________________________________________ Apendix A

References and Sources
To preper this book, the following references and sources were used.
Cooper, Joseph D.
Cornwall, James E.
Emanuel, W. D.
Francesch,
Dominique & Jean-Paul
McKeown, James M.
Müller, Klaus-Dieter
Olympus Information
Olympus Information
Olympus Publication
Pictures

Olympus Camera Guidevarious auction cataloges
Olympus Guide 35 mm Compact
Histoire de L`Appareil Photographique Olympus
Kataloge 1987-88, 1997-98 und 2001-2002
Preisführer für Photographica 3. Auflage
Alles über die Olympus 35 RC
Alles über die Olympus Pen FTManuals and Sales Pamphlets
Own Pictures and downloads from the Internet

I like to thank all, who shared their knowlege with me.
Agfa, Exakta, Leica, Nikon, Olympus and Praktika are registered trade names

Pic. 180 With PEN FT Zuiko - S 1:1,8 f = 38 mm

Apendix A ________________________________________________________________________ Olympus

Olympus THE CLASSIC 35mm CAMERAS From 1948 to 1980

Apendix B
OLYMPUS Collection The Cameras
Model

Serial No.

Serial No.

Serial No.

Serial No.

Serial No.

35 I
35 III
35 IV ocupied Japan
35 IV made in Japan
35 IV a35 IV b35 V a35 V b35 S 3,5/40 1. version
35 S 1,935 S 2,835 S 3,5
2. version
WIDE
WIDE - E
WIDE - S
WIDE - II
35 K
35 S II 1,8
35 S II 2,8
35 S II 2
ACE
ACE - E
AUTO
AUTO - B
AUTO - EYE 1. version
AUTO - EYE 2. version
AUTO - EYE IIS Electro Set
SCLELC
SP chrom
SP schwarz
SPnUC
EC chrom
EC schwarz
EC - 2ECR
ED
Olympus _______________________________________________________________________ Apendix B

Olympus THE CLASSIC 35mm CAMERAS From 1948 to 1980
OLYMPUS Collection THE CAMERAS
Model

Serial No.

Serial No.

Serial No.

Serial No.

Serial No.

DC
RC
RD
TRIP 35 chrome
TRIP 35 black
PEN 1. version
PEN 2. version
PEN S 2,8
PEN S 2,8 black
PEN S 3,5
PEN EE 1. version
PEN EE 2. version
PEN EE EL
PEN EE S 1. version
PEN EE S 2. version
PEN EE S EL
PEN D
PEN D2PEN D3
PEN D3 EL
PEN W
PEN EMPEN EEDPEN EE S – 2 grayPEN EE S - 2 black
PEN EE - 2 grayPEN EE - 2 black
PEN EE - 3
PEN EFPEN RAPID EE S
PEN RAPID EEDPEN F
PEN FT chrome
PEN FT black
PEN FVPEN F spezial model
PEN FT special. chrome
PEN FT special. black
Apendix B ____________________________________________________________ Olympus

Olympus THE CLASSIC 35mm CAMERAS From 1948 to 1980

Apendix C
OLYMPUS Collection The Lenses
Model

Serial No.

Serial No.

Serial No.

Serial No.

Serial No.

Wide Angle Lens
G. Zuiko -W 1:2,8 f = 25 F
G. Zuiko -W 1:2,8 f = 25 FT
G. Zuiko -W 1:3,5 f = 20 F
G. Zuiko -W 1:3,5 f = 20 FT
E. Zuiko -W 1: 4 f = 25 F
E. Zuiko -W 1: 4 f = 25 FT
Standard
F. Zuiko -S 1:1,8 f = 38 F
F. Zuiko -S 1:1,8 f = 38 FT
E. Zuiko -S 1:2,8 f = 38 F
E. Zuiko -S 1:2,8 f = 38 FT
F. Zuiko -S 1:3,5 f = 38 mac F
F. Zuiko -S 1:3,5 f = 38 mac FT
G. Zuiko -S 1:1,4 f = 40 F
G. Zuiko -S 1:1,4 f = 40 FT
H. Zuiko -S 1:1,2 f = 42 F
H. Zuiko -S 1:1,2 f = 42 FT
Tele
G. Zuiko –T 1:1,5 f = 60 F
G. Zuiko –T 1:1,5 f = 60 FT
F. Zuiko –T 1:2 f = 70 F
F. Zuiko –T 1:2 f = 70 FT
E. Zuiko –T 1:3,5 f = 100 F
E. Zuiko –T 1:3,5 f = 100 FT
E. Zuiko –T 1:4 f = 150 F
E. Zuiko –T 1:4 f = 150 FT
E. Zuiko –T 1:5 f = 250 F
E. Zuiko –T 1:5 f = 250 FT
E. Zuiko –T 1:6,3 f = 400
Zuiko Mirror-T 1:8 f = 800
Zoom
Zuiko Zoom 50 bis 90 mm
Zuiko Zoom 100 bis 200 mm

Olympus ________________________________________________________________________ Apendix C

Claus Marin
THE CLASSIC 35mm CAMERAS From 1948 to 1980
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