mattpenuser

That looks like an original Pen. The shutter on your picture is 1/2 open and looks jammed. The film won't wind on until the shutter is pressed for an exposure. No, don't touch the shutter blades. If you have good mechanical skills you can access the shutter through the front.

Good luck.

Thanks Greg. I won't bother opening her up and trying to fix it. I have it on ebay. 7 days, bidding at 99 cents. If I get a few bucks I should be lucky. I have lost $ on the deal but that's business

Olympus Pen EE-S 1965 half-frame 35mm film camera - FAULTY SHUTTER, STUCK OPEN | eBay

- Matt

I finally ran a roll of film through my PEN. Well, about 10 shots until it jammed, the film winder not advancing and the shutter button pressing all the way to the bottom.

I tried covering the lens, shooting into bright light, nothing.

I think the shutter is stuck. See attached photo of the inside. Is it supposed to look like this, with the curtains open? I won't try to move them for fear they bend and I ruin them.

It might be wise to sell it where I bought it, on ebay. Thoughts welcome.

- Matt

i'd be surprised if it were any different to the trip35system: 5 = 1965, 4 = april.

Thanks zweeko, that makes sense to me too :-)

Followup. Other site suggested having a look under the pressure plate, which I did.

The printed red 2 digit number

54

Apparently the 5 = the assembly plant

And the 4 is the last name of the year = 1964?

Hi,

I have bought an Olympus Pen EE-S film (I assume mid-1960s) camera and would like to know the manufacturer code to let me know when the camera was made.

Other forums say remove the pressure plate (done) and the 2 digit code will there. They don't say where exactly. Does anyone know and can you send a photo indicating where the code is?

Thanks

Matt