At our shop, we offer the Olympus Trip 35, PEN EE-2, and PEN EES-2 — all highly popular and iconic film cameras. While they share similarities, such as not requiring batteries, each model has distinct features. Below is a clear comparison to help you choose the right one for your needs:
🔷Olympus Trip 35
Designed for travel, this camera is lightweight and easy to handle. It features selenium cell light metering for automatic exposure, making it simple for beginners to use. The bright lens makes it suitable for a wide range of photography, from landscapes to snapshots.
Release Year: 1967
Film Format: 35mm full-frame
Lens: Zuiko 40mm f/2.8
Shutter Speeds: 1/40 sec and 1/200 sec
Exposure Control: Automatic exposure using selenium cell
Key Feature: Fully mechanical, no batteries required
🔷 Olympus PEN EE-2
As a half-frame camera, the PEN EE-2 allows you to double the number of shots on a roll of film, making it highly economical. Its compact and lightweight design makes it easy to carry around. With automatic exposure via a selenium cell, it’s beginner-friendly. However, its lens performance is slightly less advanced than the Trip 35 or PEN EES-2.
Release Year: 1968
Film Format: Half-frame (takes 2 photos per 35mm film frame)
Lens: D.Zuiko 28mm f/3.5
Shutter Speeds: 1/40 sec and 1/200 sec
Exposure Control: Automatic exposure using selenium cell
Economic Advantage: As a half-frame camera, a 36-exposure roll yields about 72 shots
🔷 Olympus PEN EES-2
With a brighter lens than the PEN EE-2, this camera maintains the same film-saving half-frame format and easy-to-use selenium cell automatic exposure.
Release Year: 1968
Film Format: Half-frame (35mm film)
Lens: D.Zuiko 30mm f/2.8 (brighter than PEN EE-2)
Shutter Speeds: 1/40 sec and 1/200 sec
Exposure Control: Automatic exposure using selenium cell
Economic Advantage: As a half-frame camera, a 36-exposure roll yields about 72 shots
Which one should you choose?
If you want to capture beautiful standard full-frame photos on your travels → Trip 35
If you want to save film and take many photos with ease → PEN EE-2
If you want to save film while still achieving bright and sharp images → PEN EES-2
All of these models are highly popular vintage cameras.
Choose the one that best fits your shooting style and start enjoying the magic of film photography! 📸✨