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Olympus PEN FT

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description Olympus PEN FT Overview

The Olympus PEN FT is a classic film camera offering a refined experience of analog photography. It builds upon the renowned PEN F design incorporating through-the-lens metering for accurate exposure readings. Its half-frame format allows for greater detail capture within a smaller image area. This camera suits photographers interested in street photography and those seeking precise manual control over their images, particularly those familiar with the traditional aesthetic of film cameras.

help Olympus PEN FT FAQ

What makes the Olympus PEN FT a half-frame camera?

The half-frame format means the camera captures two 18x24mm images on a single standard 36x24mm frame of 35mm film. This allows photographers to capture double the number of exposures on a single roll of film.

Does the Olympus PEN FT have a built-in light meter?

Yes, the PEN FT builds upon the earlier PEN F design by incorporating a through-the-lens (TTL) metering system. This provides accurate exposure readings directly through the lens, though it uses an older CdS (cadmium sulfide) cell that requires specific batteries today.

What type of viewfinder does the Olympus PEN FT use?

The camera utilizes a unique porroprism viewfinder design rather than a traditional pentaprism, which gives the camera its distinctive, compact look. It displays a vertical portrait-oriented framing, which matches the orientation of the half-frame exposures.

What lens mount does the Olympus PEN FT use?

The camera uses the proprietary Olympus Pen F mount, which was designed exclusively for their half-frame series. Because the system is unique, you must use these specific Pen F lenses rather than standard Olympus OM-mount lenses.

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