{"product_id":"olympus-pen-ft-shutter-works-but-meter-not-responding","title":"Olympus PEN‑FT Half‑Frame SLR – Shutter Working, Meter Not Responding","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlympus \u003cstrong\u003ePEN‑FT\u003c\/strong\u003e half‑frame 35mm SLR camera, offered with a clear functional fault: the \u003cstrong\u003eshutter works\u003c\/strong\u003e correctly, but the \u003cstrong\u003emeter is not responding\u003c\/strong\u003e. The camera remains fully mechanical and can still be used with an external meter. Suitable for repair, restoration or parts harvesting. The PEN‑FT is one of the most desirable half‑frame film cameras thanks to its compact size, rotary shutter and distinctive design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Condition: Spares\/Repair (Meter Not Responding)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShutter firing correctly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeter not responding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilm advance smooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViewfinder shows typical age‑related signs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExterior shows cosmetic wear consistent with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery compartment clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eINCLUDED\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOlympus PEN‑FT camera body\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Olympus PEN‑FT half‑frame SLR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary focal‑plane shutter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, lightweight design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanical operation with external metering possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Olympus Pen F‑mount lenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCOMPATIBILITY\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOlympus Pen F‑mount lenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard 35mm film (half‑frame format)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal light meters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCOLLECTORS \/ USER NOTES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Olympus PEN‑FT is one of the most iconic half‑frame film cameras ever made. This example is offered as Spares\/Repair due to a non‑responding meter, but the working shutter makes it suitable for external‑meter shooting or restoration. Collectors value the FT for its unique rotary shutter, compact form and classic Olympus engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSEO KEYWORDS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlympus PEN‑FT, PEN FT half‑frame, Olympus half‑frame SLR, PEN‑FT spares repair UK\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Olympus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55447385112918,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/5213\/1414\/files\/IMGP1208_0480c3e0-ef3b-4fa9-ab66-2c65d86dee72.jpg?v=1789996611","url":"https:\/\/colinscameras.co.uk\/products\/olympus-pen-ft-shutter-works-but-meter-not-responding","provider":"Colins Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}