Olympus / 1963 / SLR
Olympus PEN F
A half-frame SLR with a sideways mirror box and one of the most distinctive silhouettes in Japanese camera history.
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Overview / 概要
Why Olympus PEN F matters.
The PEN F proves that a technical constraint can become a design opportunity rather than a compromise.
Design & context
The angular front plate and rotating mirror arrangement create a camera that looks unlike the standard SLR template.
Buying today
Check shutter timing, prism clarity, and lens compatibility; the system is compact but parts are not universal.
Key specifications / 仕様
The details.
- Released
- 1963
- Production
- 1963–1966
- Brand
- Olympus
- Brand country
- Japan
- Format
- Film
- Film / sensor
- 35mm half-frame
- Camera type
- SLR
- Lens / mount
- PEN F mount
- Shutter range
- 1s–1/500s
- Autofocus
- Manual focus
- Viewfinder
- Porro prism
- Weight
- 485g
Still to verify for this record: Manufacturing country · Made in Japan flag · ISO range · Flash · Dimensions · Battery / power · Weather sealing · Original MSRP.
Notable features
- Half-frame SLR
- Porro prism finder
- Rotary shutter
Known issues
- Condition varies significantly on the used market.
Source record
Every field should be traceable; open a source to check the evidence boundary.
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Olympus PEN F reference record
Wikipedia · Reference index
Supports: model identity, release era, format, and commonly documented specifications. Accessed 2026-08-12.
- 02 Open source ↗
Olympus archive / product context
OM SYSTEM · Brand archive / context
Supports: brand history, product context, and source ownership trail. Accessed 2026-08-12.
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