Used Olympus PEN EE-3
- Compact Film
- 35mm film
£99 The only one we have
Condition report
Checked in HarrogateLight signs of careful use, only visible up close. Optics and sensor clean.
Our notes: Excellent cosmetic condition. Full service, seals July '26
How we grade
- Like new
- Little or no sign of use. Optics and sensor clean.
- Excellent
- Light signs of careful use, only visible up close. Optics and sensor clean.
- Very good
- Some light marks or wear from normal use. Nothing that affects how it works or its pictures.
- Good
- Clearly used, with visible wear. Works properly and takes good pictures.
- Fair
- Heavy signs of use, or a flaw described in our notes. Fully working, priced to match.
Every item graded Fair or above is fully working and tested in our Harrogate shop. Any haze, fungus or marks on the glass are always written in the notes, and cap the grade at Fair.
- Testing
- Fully tested
- Warranty
- 3 months
- In the box
- Lens cap & wrist strap
Order by 2pm for same-day dispatch
Insured UK delivery £5.99, or collect free from our Harrogate shop
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Questions about this one?
Ask the people who tested it. We’ll check any detail or send extra photos before you buy.
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The details
At a glance: Olympus PEN EE-3 - half-frame 35mm compact giving around 72 shots per roll, no battery needed.
About this camera
The Olympus PEN EE-3 is a half-frame 35mm compact from Olympus's long-running PEN family - it exposes two images on each frame of standard 35mm film, so a 36-exposure roll yields around 72 pictures. Selenium-cell automatic exposure with a fixed-focus D.Zuiko lens makes it a genuine point-and-shoot.
Build & handling
| Format | Half-frame 35mm (approx. 18x24mm) |
|---|---|
| Lens | D.Zuiko 28mm f/3.5 |
| Exposure | Automatic via selenium cell (no battery required) |
| Focus | Fixed focus / zone |
| Film speed range | ISO 25-400 |
| Frames per 36-exposure roll | Approx. 72 |
Works with
- Standard 35mm (135) film, ISO 25-400
- 43mm filters and hoods on most examples
Best for
An appealing entry into film for anyone who wants low running costs - doubling the frames per roll halves your film and developing cost per shot. The selenium meter needs no battery, which is a real advantage for a camera of this age. Half-frame negatives are smaller, so grain is more visible and big enlargements are less forgiving than full-frame 35mm.
Frequently asked questions
What does half-frame actually mean?
The camera exposes a vertical frame half the width of a normal 35mm negative, so you get roughly twice as many photos per roll - about 72 from a 36-exposure film. Labs can process the film normally, though some will scan half-frame pairs as a single image unless you ask.
Does it need a battery?
No. Exposure is controlled by a selenium cell that generates its own current from light. Worth checking the meter still responds, as selenium cells lose sensitivity with age.
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