OLYMPUS PEN EES-2

[@theoldcameraguy]

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[@ColinBloodworth]

Great overview, brother. I'm still shooting my first roll on my Pen-EF! These things really pack it in. I love the two at 4:19.

[@theoldcameraguy]

Colin Bloodworth I’ll be watching for your EF review!

[@pdtech4524]

Brilliant to the point video, very informative. I just picked up an absolutely mint Olympus Pen EE half frame camera but mine is an earlier version without the hotshoe, I believe it's the 2nd version as it has the 2 shutter speeds like yours and my little red flag is working as it should so the light meter is working fine. I paid just £15 for it, apparantly it has spent the last 30 years in a dry loft. I'm looking forward to using it.👍

[@theoldcameraguy]

Sounds like you got a great deal!

[@juliocesarpereira4325]

Very instructive and useful. I have an EES-2 and just love this camera. I even take pictures at night making use of contrast and it works very well. Thanks!

[@theoldcameraguy]

Julio Cesar Pereira Very cool - I’ve taken night shots with the Trip 35, but never with the Pen. Thanks for watching!

[@zenitram.xyz.]

Did you use a tripod ? Do you mind me asking what settings ? I haven’t had much luck

[@GreenlifeFin]

How do you shoot at night?

[@mamiyapress]

I have told this story before, while out on the banks of the river Shannon I had my two sons with me and I was taking some photographs but I did not know that my youngest son David had brought out my Olympus Pen half frame camera. He began to run down along the bank of the river when the camera leaped from his jacket and smashed on the ground, I watched all this in slow motion. I said nothing as he was a great kid and now a great man. He is now living in Atlanta, GA and from time to time sends me old film cameras as he knows I like to collect them.

[@theoldcameraguy]

mamiyapress Very cool that he still thinks to send you old cameras now and then👍

[@mamiyapress]

@@theoldcameraguy The last two were a Agfa Silette and a Kodak Pony, he has a Argus C3 he tells me and I hope he sends that one on to me.

[@theoldcameraguy]

mamiyapress Nice! I actually gave a C3 “Brick” to my son because it “looks like Harry Potter’s camera”

[@kaizer_official8817]

Hi there I honestly love this camera! I recently got mine and it’s fun and small! What type of film do you use by the way? I use Kodak color 200 plus and IIFord 400 HP5 plus

[@theoldcameraguy]

Kaizer _Official For BW I also use HP5+. For color I’ve been using Fuji 400 because they carry it at my local Meijer store. I like the look of Kodak Color Plus and I’d like to try it soon. Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@kaizer_official8817]

That’s awesome man! I like Fuji but Kodak and HP5 Are my best friends lol!

[@kaizer_official8817]

You should really try it good sharp photos

[@yannicmeyer421]

Great down to earth Video, thanks!

[@theoldcameraguy]

Thanks for watching

[@sophietaglialegne2105]

Hi, thanks for the review. Yours looks pretty new. No wearing. Where did you purchase it from?

[@theoldcameraguy]

I got mine off of eBay 10 years ago. It’s been so long I don’t remember how much I paid for it. Thanks for watching!

[@karimgomes4107]

Thanks so much! I think I know which camera I’m buying next:) really luv your channel!!

[@theoldcameraguy]

Thanks - it’s a fun camera!

[@brandyguy3270]

My dad gave me this camera a few years ago and I just got to looking at it after he died. He got it in Germany. I seen there was still film in it. I’m clueless when it comes to old cameras did I ruin the film when I opened it? I’m hoping there’s some old pictures on it

[@theoldcameraguy]

Part of the film will be ruined, but not necessarily all of it. I developed film for a friend where the camera was opened up and we still got 9 decent pictures on a roll of 24 exposures. My suggestion is don’t open it again - take the camera to a camera/photo store. They can use what’s called a dark bag/changing bag to retrieve the film and not expose it to any more light and then be able to develop it for you. Hopefully you’ll be able to save some of the images.

[@CertainExposures]

Hey, I checked this out after reading your comment on my Olympus pen FT video. Nice work. Subscribed! Was that classic car yours?

[@theoldcameraguy]

Certain Exposures I just stumbled across that car by chance. Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@Victoria-fs9jo]

Great video! Thank you so much

[@theoldcameraguy]

Victória Moraes Thanks for watching and subscribing - I really appreciate your support!

[@psychologicaltirefire8190]

If anyone wants a really good, in-depth look at how this camera actually functions. Technology Connections has a video on this exact camera. The guy bought like three of them for his video.

[@SilntObsvr]

I've got one of these I've had for close to forty years. Nice little shooter -- and as a 16 mm shooter too, I don't mind the half frame format (though it does take an awfully long time to get through a full length roll -- when I'm bulk loading, I tend to load anywhere from 12 to 20 standard frames for this one). If you like the grainy, gritty look, load up a roll of Fomapan 100, set the ASA speed to 400, and push your film in processing. If you don't, shoot Ilford PanF or Adox CMS 20 II and get nearly grainless images even up to 8x10 -- or shoot XP2 Super at box speed.

[@theoldcameraguy]

SilntObsvr Yes, a roll of 36 can take forever to shoot in a half frame camera. Bulk rolling short rolls makes a lot of sense. I’ve got a couple rolls of Fomapan 100 in the fridge - never shot that stock before.

[@joemihaly]

Wow! Great video. One question though, is this a manual-wind camera?

[@theoldcameraguy]

JMan Vlogs Yes - smooth, fairly quiet manual wind

[@mhhemlock822]

hey! thx for the review. actually, I found one of these inside my parents' house and it temptates me to see if it still works. now I realized there's no sign if a red flag. can you please help me to fix it?

[@theoldcameraguy]

Mh Hemlock Usually no red flag means the light meter is no longer working. You can use a light meter app on your phone - set the app to 1/40 second and pick the film speed (100, 200, 400 etc.) and the app will tell you what aperture to set on the camera. I don’t have a technique to fix the flag, but the light meter app works well. Thanks for watching

[@locadeva]

this little camera looks and sounds amazing! I'm just curious but what is the filter size for it? it could be fun to shoot with a red filter i guess :) thanks!!!

[@theoldcameraguy]

It has a 43.5 mm filter size

[@locadeva]

@@theoldcameraguy Thanks for the info, I really appreciate this :D

[@theoldcameraguy]

@@locadeva You’re welcome

[@jacovanlith5082]

Older Pen caeras had 22,5 m.

[@locadeva]

@@theoldcameraguy may I ask one more question? Is the lens cap size also 43.5 mm? Are the sizes of lens cap and filter the same usually for all cameras? Thank you in advance :)

[@ninii17]

Hey!! I don't know if you'll see this but I found an Olympus pen ees-2 camera at my grandmother's house, I did the automatic test and everything went well but the red flag didn't appear... I'm a little worried because I need to photograph an exhibition I'm going to and I already bought the film, my first analog film. Can you help me?? Do you know if it's still working? The camera was kept in a case, inside my grandmother's closet and the lens was also protected... If you can help me I would be very grateful!!!

[@theoldcameraguy]

If the red flag doesn’t appear when you cover the lens or have the camera in complete darkness, the meter/cell might be dead, but sometimes the red flag mechanism breaks too. If you’re shooting indoors, you can take the aperture off Auto and put it on f2.8 and hope for the best. Good luck with it!

[@ninii17]

@@theoldcameraguy Thank you so much for answering me!! So there's no problem if I use it even with this little problem??? Could you give me some tips, if you can, please?

[@theoldcameraguy]

If there’s a problem, it’s that your exposure may be off (too dark) - It’s best to do a test roll and see how things turn out.

[@ninii17]

@@theoldcameraguy Is it possible for the photos to come out completely blank?

[@mohammadvarzideh780]

Fantastic and perfect review . Decent and Clear english accent . Like

[@theoldcameraguy]

Thank you

[@mohammadvarzideh780]

@@theoldcameraguy i bought mine last night in perfect condition for 15$ from a grandma and instantly put a roll of film on it and took some shots . It's really joyful camera and your video was really helpful for me . Regards.

[@theoldcameraguy]

@@mohammadvarzideh780 Great - Glad to hear it!

[@trietnguyen6194]

Does the ees-2 has filter or cap? If it has, what is it size? 43mm or 44mm ? I very like your video

[@theoldcameraguy]

Thank you - The EES-2 has a 43.5mm filter size, just like the Olympus Trip.

[@trietnguyen6194]

theoldcameraguy thank you very much

[@theoldcameraguy]

triet nguyen You’re welcome

[@mattmosminaj2515]

Could I ask about the type of B&W film you used in the sample shots? Really liked the look.

[@theoldcameraguy]

Mattmos Minaj This was Holga branded film from Amazon - I usually use Ilford HP5+. Thanks for watching!

[@jacovanlith5082]

Any B&W film of 100, 200, or 400 ISO will do. The 400 ISO is the film for all day/month/year shooting. Agfa, Adox, Foma, Fuji, Ilford and Kodak are well known brands. Do not buy films of a fancy name or in a fancy box. Never push-process the films; it will give lost of detail in the blacks and will rise the contrast and enlarge the size of the grain in the film. No need to buy films of the "Plus" or the "Delta" type; films are too expensive and have less analoge look. The world's best film developer is Rodinal; made by Agfa/Adox. Rodinal is a "one shot" developer. Best results in 1 : 50. In a developing tank a 24x36 / 18x24 film needs 6 cc Rodinal plus 300 cc water. Developing and moving of the film in the tank: "rotating" or "upside down". The first-minute run of the process, do "rotating" or "upside down" continuously, slowly and decent. Protect your skin and do not spoil chemicals. NO TAPPIING ON THE TABLE / NO TWISTING of the developing tank. Stopbath is made of water plus an acid: 1 minute continuously moving ( Plain water can not stop the process) Fixing time between 5 and 10 minutes. Rinse 20 minutes in plain water. Last run by water plus 3 drops of wetting agent dish washer detergent. Let the wet film dry in a dust free room; never touch the drying film.

[@monitorliz8423]

Very helpful review.

[@theoldcameraguy]

monitor liz It is a fun little camera. Thank you for watching and subscribing - I really appreciate it!

[@Rluvhim]

Sorry I’m really new to this but I wonder can this do multiple exposure photos? Thanks

[@theoldcameraguy]

Riley R Great question - Unfortunately, this camera does not have a provision for multiple exposures. When I want to take multiple exposures, I’ll use either a simple toy camera like the Holga or Diana or one of the inexpensive Canon Rebel bodies. Thanks for watching - I really appreciate it!

[@theoldcameraguy]

Riley R I forgot to mention that you can do half frame multiple exposures with the Diana Mini from Lomography - a fun little camera.

[@pgvbarrida]

Hi! i have olympus pen ees-2 and there is not sign of red flag even tho i cover the lens. is the selenium broken? and can still use and shoot? thanks

[@theoldcameraguy]

Hard to tell for sure if it’s the selenium cell or the red flag mechanism is at fault. You can use a light meter app on your phone. Set the film’s ISO and the shutter speed at 1/40 second and the app will tell you what aperture to set. I do this for my Olympus Trip 35 whose red flag doesn’t work.

[@pgvbarrida]

@@theoldcameraguy thank you so much. this is informative! i just worry if i can no longer use it if the problem's with the selenium cell, idk if i still should risk on trying to shoot with it :(

[@theoldcameraguy]

Lalala Pearl If you use a free light meter app, you don’t need the selenium cell. When you choose the aperture on the ring around the lens, the camera automatically shoots at 1/40 second shutter speed. On the app, you choose 1/40 second for the shutter speed and whatever your film’s ISO is and point your phone’s camera in the direction of your scene. The app will then tell you the aperture setting to use so you get a proper exposure. Just turn the aperture ring to the right aperture and it should come out fine. It is one extra step - basically you’re using the app instead of the selenium cell. The selenium cell is just a built in meter - you don’t need it to take a shot. Use the app and you should get good exposures. (You won’t be using the A setting, you’ll pick the actual aperture number on the dial). You only need the selenium cell if you’re using A mode and relying on the built in meter to set your aperture. You don’t need to be afraid if the cell is dead - You can do it! Hope this helps.

[@pgvbarrida]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!

[@theoldcameraguy]

Lalala Pearl You’re welcome!

[@pritush]

They were some sharp contrasty images .. u think the ees or pen s lens be the same as it is

[@theoldcameraguy]

P M The Pen EES is the same lens (it’s basically the Pen EES 2 without a hot shoe). There were 2 versions of the Pen S - one had the same lens as this and one had a 28mm f3.5 lens. Thanks for watching!

[@pritush]

theoldcameraguy thanks a lot for a reply I’m hoping to get ees soon I missed out on a nice nice pens last week . How much is a decent price for ees today 😆 iyo regards

[@theoldcameraguy]

P M Average price on eBay is around $60 or so.

[@haykalabiyyu9485]

may i know what film that you use??

[@theoldcameraguy]

The color film was Fuji Superia 400 and the black and white film was Arista EDU (which is rebranded Fomapan 400).

[@haykalabiyyu9485]

@@theoldcameraguy owh thank you,btw do u have any other recommended film to use??

[@theoldcameraguy]

@@haykalabiyyu9485 I like Ilford HP5 for BW also

[@amglln]

Hi! I just got this camera but I have never used analogic and I have doubts. So, the ASA must be the number on the reel? or can I set what I want with the reel that I want? Is is better ASA 200 or 400 reel? Do I set the auto bottom or do manual the f, or this is for flash? So sorry for bothering you.

[@theoldcameraguy]

You can turn the silver dial to match the ISO rating if your film. I like to shoot 400 speed film with this camera. Set the f stop to Auto and you don’t have to worry about aperture. Thanks for watching.

[@amglln]

@@theoldcameraguy Okay, thank you very much! Still, could I configure the aperture of whenever I wanted?

[@theoldcameraguy]

Alejandra Mogollón If you choose the aperture, the camera fixes the shutter speed at 1/40th of a second

[@ignaciomartin2435]

Hi there. I've just got this camera and my red flag isn't popping up even when the lid is on. Is this such a huge thing in the EES-2? I mean, you can adjust manually the aperture so it won't affect my shots unless I make them on Auto right?

[@theoldcameraguy]

Ignacio Martín Yes - that’s right. The Olympus Trip 35 has the same red flag. Mine stopped working, so I just use a light meter app on my phone. As long as you meter and set your aperture accordingly, you’re good to go. Thanks for watching

[@ignaciomartin2435]

@@theoldcameraguy Thank you for the response man. Keep up the good work!

[@theoldcameraguy]

Ignacio Martín 👍👍👍

[@techbio]

@@theoldcameraguy Thanks for the video, very informative. I have the same issue re the red flag. I removed the top cover and can see the little light meter lever move when I cover or shine light on the light meter. But there's no red flag and it doesn't prevent taking a photo. I haven't put a roll of film through yet but is it possible the auto metering works still, even though the red flag isn't appearing?

[@theoldcameraguy]

Yes, it sounds like your meter is still active - might still work.

[@julianhernandez9504]

Estoy apunto de comprarla, la venden en 800 pesos mexicanos que serían unos 40 dólares, creo que está un poco cara por qué no está en excelente estado pero funciona y es muy bonita

[@analog_process3156]

I had one of these in the past, but I wasn't very fond of the aps format, but yeah it makes sense when space is limited.

[@theoldcameraguy]

Angelo C Yeah full frame 35mm is still my favorite format, by far.

[@maximvdn]

Thanks for the video. I picked up one in a vintage market. What if I don’t get that red light. Does it mean it’s dead?

[@theoldcameraguy]

Maxim VDN The meter might be dead, or the red flag mechanism might be broken. You can use a light meter (even an app on your phone) set for 1/40 second and let the meter tell you what aperture to set on the camera (2.8 to 22 or the closest number to what the meter tells you). Thanks for watching!

[@maximvdn]

theoldcameraguy I will service it and see

[@theoldcameraguy]

Maxim VDN It’s a fun little shooter - I hope you get yours working

[@johnilko2964]

Had one in 1967 and used it for years until it died. The only thing couldn't get my head around was having to hold it on it's side to take a landscape shot, but I liked having the extra shots when on long walks.

[@theoldcameraguy]

+John Ilko I generally take more landscape shots with most cameras, but when I shoot the Pen, I actually find myself shooting more portrait orientation because I agree it is pretty awkward holding it sideways to shoot landscape orientation.

[@dbnzone4845]

what if the (red light) dosen't pop up ?

[@dbnzone4845]

the camera still works ?

[@theoldcameraguy]

If the red light doesn’t pop up, either the red flag mechanism is broken or the selenium cell meter is dead. You can still use the camera if you have a light meter. (I use a free light meter app on my phone). Set the film speed on the meter and then set the shutter speed on the meter to 1/40 second. Then the meter will tell you what f stop or aperture to use. Set the aperture dial on your camera to the aperture that is closest to what your meter recommended, and you should be good. (I do this with my Olympus Trip 35 because the red flag doesn’t work). Thanks for watching!

[@jacovanlith5082]

Any B&W film of 100, 200, or 400 ISO will do. The 400 ISO is the film for all day/month/year shooting. Agfa, Adox, Foma, Fuji, Ilford and Kodak are well known brands. Do not buy films of a fancy name or in a fancy box. Never push-process the films; it will give lost of detail in the blacks and will rise the contrast and enlarge the size of the grain in the film. No need to buy films of the "Plus" or the "Delta" type; films are too expensive and have less analoge look. The world's best film developer is Rodinal; made by Agfa/Adox. Rodinal is a "one shot" developer. Best results in 1 : 50. In a developing tank a 24x36 / 18x24 film needs 6 cc Rodinal plus 300 cc water. Developing and moving of the film in the tank: "rotating" or "upside down". The first-minute run of the process, do "rotating" or "upside down" continuously, slowly and decent. Protect your skin and do not spoil chemicals. NO TAPPIING ON THE TABLE / NO TWISTING of the developing tank. Stopbath is made of water plus an acid: 1 minute continuously moving ( Plain water can not stop the process) Fixing time between 5 and 10 minutes. Rinse 20 minutes in plain water. Last run by water plus 3 drops of wetting agent dish washer detergent. Let the wet film dry in a dust free room; never touch the drying film.

[@nitishsharma7268]

I have this camera and i want to sell

[@garylee9738]

Garth?