description Olympus PEN D Overview
The Olympus PEN D is a compact point-and-shoot camera notable for introducing aperture-priority auto exposure to its class in 1963. Featuring a fast 35mm f/1.9 lens, it offers photographers control over depth of field and is particularly favored by those pursuing street photography or classic image capture. It’s suitable for users interested in manual operation and a retro shooting experience.
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Does the Olympus PEN D use full-frame 35mm exposures?
No, it is a half-frame camera that places two roughly 18 x 24 mm images in the space of one standard 35mm frame. A 36-exposure roll can therefore yield about 72 photographs.
Is the Olympus PEN D an aperture-priority automatic camera?
No. The original PEN D uses manual exposure, with readings from its uncoupled selenium meter transferred manually to the aperture and shutter controls.
Which lens is fitted to the original Olympus PEN D?
The PEN D introduced in 1962 has a fixed F.Zuiko 32mm f/1.9 lens. On its half-frame format, that gives a field of view broadly comparable to a normal lens on full-frame 35mm.
How can I distinguish a PEN D from the PEN D2 and D3?
The original PEN D has a selenium exposure meter, while the 1964 PEN D2 switched to a CdS meter. The later PEN D3 uses a faster 32mm f/1.7 lens.
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