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Olympus Pen FV

The Olympus Pen FV is a half-frame 35mm single-lens reflex camera, part of the Pen F series introduced by Olympus in the 1960s. It used the Pen F bayonet mount and was aimed at photographers wanting a compact SLR system that doubled the exposures available on a standard 35mm roll.

Sales data for the Pen FV is thin, so price guidance is indicative rather than firm. A black-finish example sold at UK auction for £450 (hammer), and as of today that single data point is the only reference we have for what a Pen FV sells for at saleroom level — clean, working bodies in black trim sit toward the upper end of Pen F-series values.

Variants

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Variant Years Edition Sales Price Range
(black) — — 1 £950 – £950
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Sales History

Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.

Prices updated: July 2025

Date Price Source Variant
Jul 2025 £200 Flints Auctions —
Jul 2023 £180 David Duggleby —
Feb 2022 £162 Flints Auctions —
Nov 2020 USD 450 pedia_sales_tamarkin —
Dec 2010 EUR 950 Leitz Auction (black)
May 2007 EUR 220 Leitz Auction —

Frequently asked questions

What is an Olympus Pen FV worth today?

Based on the limited UK auction record available, a black Pen FV achieved £450 at hammer, so values for clean examples sit around that level.

How much does an Olympus Pen FV sell for at auction?

The single verified UK auction result we hold shows a price of £450, but with so few data points the market value can vary significantly with condition and included accessories.

Is the Olympus Pen FV a half-frame camera?

Yes — the Pen FV is part of the Olympus Pen F series of half-frame 35mm SLRs, exposing two frames in the space of a standard 35mm frame.

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