The Olympus Pen EE-2 is for anyone who likes to see double.
While the rest of the world had its head in the clouds during the space race, Olympus brought the half-frame format down to earth: giving you 72 shots on a standard 36-roll – a dream for the frugal, the frequent snappers, and those who’d rather be sightseeing than reloading. Its iconic ‘Electric Eye’ selenium ring needs no power and watches the world as expectantly as a pug waiting for a treat to drop. Fully automatic and surprisingly sturdy, it’s a masterclass from a time when Japan proved that progress meant getting smarter, not larger.
It’s the matriarch of the digital PEN lineage – a silent reminder that the spirit of ’68 wasn’t just about being loud; it was about being brilliantly small.